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Why We Don't Give Certificates

15 November 2025 · 0 min · 1K views

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The video is too brief to support a substantive summary. Epic Navigator, the sailing operation run by Alexandros Retsinas, explains that it does not issue sailing certificates — such as day skipper, coastal skipper, or yachtmaster — directly.0:08 Instead, candidates are directed to obtain formal certification through any internationally recognised organisation first, then return to Epic Navigator for what is described as more demanding, real-world practical training aboard a catamaran or monohull under the Epic Navigator team's instruction.0:08 The programme targets sailors who want to become confident skippers capable of handling a vessel responsibly for family and friends.0:32 Prospective students are invited to contact Epic Navigator to learn about its specialised training programmes.0:35

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