
Training & Regatta
Our Training + Regatta Programme is designed for sailors who want to go beyond structured coaching and step directly into real offshore racing aboard the Beneteau Figaro 3, the world’s first foiling production yacht. This combined programme blends high-intensity performance training with full participation in a selected Mediterranean regatta, giving sailors the unique opportunity to apply their skills in a competitive environment under professional guidance.
The programme begins in Sivota, Lefkada, where you complete a dedicated block of Figaro 3 performance training focused on advanced trim, foil management, high-speed manoeuvres, race starts, strategy preparation and polar-driven decision making. Each day includes a mix of theory, on-water drills and detailed debriefs using onboard data and GoPro footage to refine technique and build confidence.
Once the training phase is complete, you transition into full race mode and compete as part of the IonianMode Performance Team. You will participate in the chosen event—such as the Aegean Rally , Ionian Regatta, or other offshore and coastal races—while receiving continuous coaching on tactics, boat handling, navigation, routing and crew communication. This unique structure allows you to experience the full journey of a racing sailor: preparation, execution, and performance evaluation.
This programme is ideal for ambitious sailors, offshore racing candidates, Yachtmasters, instructors, or anyone wanting to push their limits and take the step from structured training into competitive sailing. At the end of the event, you will receive a complete performance review, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to join future campaigns with the IonianMode Performance race team.
The FIGARO 3
The Beneteau Figaro 3 is a next-generation offshore one-design racing yacht, engineered by VPLP Design and built using vacuum-infused fiberglass with structural carbon reinforcement for optimal rigidity and weight control. As the first foiling production monohull, it features asymmetrical, retractable curved carbon foils designed to increase righting moment, reduce leeway, and enhance stability at speed without increasing displacement.
The boat carries a powerful, high-aspect sail plan including a square-top mainsail, large overlapping jibs, and an asymmetric spinnaker flown from a bowsprit, enabling exceptional performance across all wind angles. Twin rudders provide precise control and grip at high heel angles, while the deep T-shaped keel lowers the center of gravity and maximizes upwind efficiency.
The deck layout is optimized for short-handed and offshore operation, with efficient line routing, dual steering positions, and an ergonomic cockpit that allows sailors to manage sail trim, foils, and ballast systems efficiently. The water ballast tanks add further stability offshore and allow dynamic tuning of the boat’s balance.
Designed explicitly for the Solitaire du Figaro, the Figaro 3 is built to withstand offshore loads while delivering exceptional acceleration, responsiveness, and control. Its combination of light displacement, foil lift, twin rudders, and a refined sail plan makes it one of the most advanced and demanding training platforms available today.
| DATES | TYPE | LOCATION | EVENT | PRICES |
| 30 MAR – 5 APR | TRAINING + REGATTA | LEFKADA | LEFKADA – PREVEZA – LEFKADA / 14NM 5th May | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 5 – 12 APRIL | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 12-19 APRIL | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 19-26 APRIL | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 26 APR – 3 MAY | TRAINING + REGATTA | LEFKADA | PARGA – PREVEZA – FISCARDO / 62 NM 1st -3rd May | 1700 pp / 8.500Private |
| 3-10 MAY | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 10-17 MAY | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 17-24 MAY | TRAINING + REGATTA | LEFKADA | ROUND OF LEFKAS / 43NM 23rd May | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 24-31 MAY | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 31 MAY – 7 JUN | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 7-14 JUN | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 14-21 JUN | TRAINING WEEK | ATHENS | CYCLADES REGATTA TRAINING | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 21-28 JUN | REGATTA | ATHENS | CYCLADES REGATTA 20th -27th Jun | 1700 pp / 8.500Private |
| 28 JUN – 5 JUL | TRAINING WEEK | ATHENS | Performance Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 5-12 JUL | REGATTA | ATHENS | AEGEAN 600 5th -12th July | 2000 PP / 9000 Private |
| 12-19 JUL | TRAINING WEEK | ATHENS | Aegean Rally Training | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 19-26 JUL | REGATTA | ATHENS | AEGEAN RALLY 18th -26th July | 1700 pp / 8.500Private |
| 26 JUL – 2 AUG | —- | —– | ——- | —– |
| 2-9 AUG | TRAINING + REGATTA | LEFKADA | INTERNATIONAL IONIAN 2nd – 9th August | 1700 pp / 8.500Private |
| 9-16 AUG | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | PERFORMANCE TRAINING | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 16-23 AUG | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | PERFORMANCE TRAINING | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 23-30 AUG | TRAINING WEEK | LEFKADA | PERFORMANCE TRAINING | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 30 AUG – 6 SEP | TRAINING + REGATTA | ATHENS | FALIRO – LAGOUSES / 24 NM 6th September | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 6 -13 SEP | TRAINING + REGATTA | ATHENS | FALIRO KORFOS FALIRO 2 LEGS 56NM 12th & 13th September | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 13-20 SEP | TRAINING WEEK | ATHENS | PERFORMANCE TRAINING | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 20-27 SEP | TRAINING + REGATTA | ATHENS | FALIRO POROS / POROS FALIRO 56NM 26th & 27th September | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 27 SEP – 4OCT | TRAINING + REGATTA | ATHENS | PEACE & FRIENDSHIP CUP FALIRO – VATHI – FALIRO 56 NM 3rd & 4th October | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 4 -11 OCT | TRAINING WEEK | ATHENS | PERFORMANCE TRAINING | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 11- 18 OCT | TRAINING + REGATTA | LEFKADA | LEFKAS MEGANISI – LEFKAS / 20NM 17th & 18th October | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 18-25 OCT | TRAINING + REGATTA | LEFKADA | LEFKAS / 12 NM 25th October | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
| 25 OCT – 1 NOV | TRAINING + REGATTA | LEFKADA | PREVEZA – LEFKAS – PREVEZA / 24NM 31st October – 1st November | 1500 pp / 7500 Private |
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What’s included
- Use of our training Yacht
- Skipper / Instructor
- Accommodation in a shared room
- Fuel
- Mooring fees
- Drinking water onboard
- Snacks & soft drinks
- Safety equipment
- Performance training sessions
- Theory briefing & debriefing
- Coaching during manoeuvres
- Use of onboard electronics & instruments
- Lifejackets & Safety Equipment
- Waterproof bags for personal items
What’s not included
- Flights & Transfer to/from our base
- Lunch & dinner ashore
- Personal insurance
- Personal sailing gear (foul-weather gear, gloves, shoes)
