Devoted to excellence in learning experience, Vega Sailing offers courses leading to 'Sail Canada' certification. Well thought-out curriculum which 'Sail Canada' has been developing since 1931. Vega Sailing was established in 2004 in Toronto. The first classes of the entry level courses were thought on our Van-De-Stadt design 21 footer. In 2007 the first Intermediate course was held also on lake Ontario, but as of 2008 the school operations moved to Greece. At first at Ionian sea, then since 2010 all practical courses start and end in Kavala, on the norht coast of Aegean sea. Theoretical courses are held in Belgrade. Other than our own Sun Oddysey 45 used for training, Vega Sailing partnered with 'Aegeas Yachtning - Kavala', an accredited RYA school and charter company. They made available several boats in 40 to 46 feet range for our courses as well. We found that those mid-sized cruisers are best suited for teaching. Students can still feel the elements (wind and waves), but are also comfortable enough and provide adequate challenge in confined waters when docking.

Dejan Marinković, Founder, a Sail Canada Cruising Instructor and a certified PCOC and ROC(M) Instructor. I have been actively sailing since 1993, skippering throughout the Mediterranean, the Great Lakes, the Caribbean, and the Canadian Pacific coast, including off-shore passages. After my first Coastal Navigation course, I realized the immense value of learning through a structured, professional program. I eventually completed the entire Sail Canada curriculum—from Basic to Offshore and Navigation—along with specialized training in racing and boat maintenance. In 2004, I completted my first 'Sail Canada' Instructor Development Clinic and have been sharing this great sport ever since. When I'm not on the water, I apply my Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering to my professional career.

Matija Marinković, Course Assistant. He went on his first cruise at just nine months old and has spent every summer at sea ever since. Matija has been an active participant in training programs since high school and received his formal sailing education through the Sail Canada cruising program. He is also an active member of the Mountain Rescue Service of Serbia. Having graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, he is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Naval Architecture (Shipbuilding).

Nenad Antonić, skiper and course assistant. Born on the Adriatic coast, and cruised the Adriatic for years in a boat of only 5m. Sailing on keelboats since 1993, Adriatic, Ioninan, Aegean sea and Great Lakes. Formal sailing education acquired throough Sail Canada cruising program. Nenad works as course assistant. Graduated at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

Stathis Sofitsis, founder of Aegeas Yachting, RYA Yachmaster Offshore. Sailing for over 50 years, since 1996 on a professional basis. Certified RYA Yachtmaster Offshore sailing instructor for sailing boats up to 200 tons. Every year I sail more than 4000 miles either as a skipper on chartered sailing boats, racing or teaching. In 2010 I partnered with Vega Sailing with aim to provide our students flexible scheduling, Sail Canada and/or RYA certification and courses in English, Greek and Serbian languages. I graduated Physisc at University of Thessaloniki.