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Life Course Academy: 8-Month Sailing Gap Year in Sardinia

by LIFE COURSE ACADEMY

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2026Year established

Program Overview

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...

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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.

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Locations

  • Sardinia, Italy

Types & Subjects

  • Types
  • Experiential Learning
  • Sports
  • Wilderness

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

18-25

Duration

  • Post High School
  • During College
  • After College

Starts At

  • 8 months: $97,800

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