Welcome to the Future of Sailing and Education
Welcome to the SailCoach Academy, a unique opportunity where high-performance sailing is seamlessly combined with academic education and physical development. We believe a young sailor’s future is shaped by quality time on the water alongside a strong foundation in the classroom.
Our boarding school programme is designed to help young Optimist and ILCA class sailors reach their full potential. With personalised coaching, structured fitness training, and tailored academic support, we provide the ideal environment for young athletes to thrive, both as students and as racing sailors.
Whether you’re an ambitious club level Optimist sailor or moving up through the ILCA ranks, the SailCoach Academy gives you the balance, structure, and support needed to grow into a well rounded and successful athlete.
Why SailCoach?
In today’s competitive sporting world, natural talent alone isn’t enough. At SailCoach, we combine expert coaching with top-class facilities to nurture the full potential of young sailors, both athletically and academically.
With over 30 years of experience at the highest level, we have a proven track record of developing talented young sailors, a record that’s second to none. From early stage Optimist sailors to those chasing Olympic dreams in the ILCA class, our results speak for themselves.
Our structured approach, experienced coaching team, and supportive learning environment ensure that every athlete is given the tools, guidance, and opportunity to succeed, both on the water and in the classroom.
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Teaching Establishments
Academic Excellence: A and O Levels
Academic Pathways for Young Sailors
At SailCoach Academy we believe in challenging young athletes aged 13 / 19 with demanding academic programmes that match their ambitions on the water. In partnership with two leading Maltese schools, our students can follow qualifications respected by universities worldwide while enjoying timetables flexible enough to accommodate daily training.
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Your Academic Choice |
Curriculum & Qualifications |
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Mediterranean College of Sport (MCS) |
British pathway offering GCSEs, O-levels and A-levels |
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St Edward’s College |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme |
Both routes fit perfectly with SailCoach’s philosophy of educating the whole person, physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, intellectually and ethically. With small classes, individual support and seamless coordination between teachers and coaches, our students stay on track academically while pushing hard to reach their sailing goals.
For our younger Optimist sailors, we also offer a carefully tailored academic solution through our junior school programme. Students at this stage benefit from attending Mediterranean College of Sport, which provides a high standard of primary and lower secondary education within a supportive and structured environment. The curriculum is designed to promote all around development while allowing time for after school sailing sessions and weekend training. This ensures that even our youngest athletes can begin building strong foundations both academically and on the water, in a setting that nurtures talent, confidence, and a love for learning.
Imagine a school where sport and education seamlessly intertwine. At the Mediterranean College of Sport, student-athletes thrive in a vibrant learning environment guided by dedicated professionals. Our independent school for boys and girls aged 11-18 years places sport at the heart of our educational approach to unlock the full potential of our student-athletes.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our curriculum is:
- Well-balanced and Broad-based: Ensuring continuous progression and outstanding opportunities for students’ academic and personal development.
- Holistic: Helping student-athletes balance academic and sporting development through our Performance Lifestyle programme.
- Deep: Enabling student-athletes to develop their full potential with rigour and resilience.
- Personalised: Responding to the needs of each student-athlete, enhancing their individual talents.
Innovative Teaching Practices
We believe in inquiry based learning, where student athletes engage in evidence based reasoning and creative problem solving. Our educators are responsive to the learning needs of each student, supporting them to develop critical skills such as:
Performance Lifestyle Programme
Our Performance Lifestyle programme focuses on the well-being and development of student-athletes. It covers:
- Self-reflection through journaling
- Goal setting, planning, and teamwork
- Time management, communication, and the use of social media
- Well-being, nutrition, and anti-doping
- Emotional intelligence, motivation, mindfulness, and self-care
Campus Boarding Facilities
Our boarding facilities provide a supportive environment where student athletes can live, study, and train together, fostering a sense of community and teamwork.
Join Us at SailCoach
Discover the perfect blend of education and sailing with SailCoach’s Boarding School Academy Programme in cooperation with the Mediterranean College of Sport. Prepare for a future where academic excellence and athletic prowess go hand in hand.
For more information, please contact us directly. We look forward to helping you achieve your dreams on and off the water.
