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Life Course Academy: 8-Month Sailing Gap Year in Sardinia
Life Course Academy offers an eight-month residential sailing gap year in Costa Smeralda, Italy for ages 18-25. Competitive sailing is the training ground; high-performance methods are the learning system; personal and professional progress is The Goal. From 1 October 2027 to 31 May 2028, students complete 1,000 hours: 500 on the water and 500 of learning on shore. They progress from sailing foun...
Life Course Academy offers an eight-month residential sailing gap year in Costa Smeralda, Italy for ages 18-25. Competitive sailing is the training ground; high-performance methods are the learning system; personal and professional progress is The Goal. From 1 October 2027 to 31 May 2028, students complete 1,000 hours: 500 on the water and 500 of learning on shore. They progress from sailing foundations to crew performance, tactics, race-condition training and a final international regatta. On-shore learning covers physical preparation, recovery, self-awareness, teamwork and leadership, and monthly individual guidance. Applicants must be able to swim, work in English and be ready for physical activity, direct feedback, team responsibilities and residential life. A seven-step cycle combin...
Program Highlights
Train through 1,000 programme hours: 500 on the water and 500 of high-performance learning, coaching, physical preparation, recovery and development on shore.
Progress from sailing foundations to crew performance, tactics, race-condition training and a final international regatta—no previous sailing experience required.
Use a seven-step learning cycle built on clear objectives, deliberate practice, feedback, reflection, repetition and transfer beyond sport.
Build discipline, independence, teamwork, leadership and decision-making under pressure through demanding crew and residential life.
Complete a Progress Portfolio and practical 90-Day Action Plan with monthly individual guidance for the next academic, professional or personal step.
Quick Details
- Sardinia, Italy
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
- Wilderness
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Sardinia, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
Availability
Years Offered: 2027
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
- 8 months: $97,800
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees(optional)
- Some Program Activity Costs(optional)
- Guide / Chaperone(optional)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support(optional)
Program Cost Excludes
- Visa Fees
- International Airfare
Refund Policy
Other
Accommodation Options
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
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