SkipperCheck.net is a modern online platform created by Nautica.lv – one of the oldest and most experienced sailing schools in Latvia. We combine over 15 years of hands-on teaching experience with the latest educational technologies to offer high-quality, internationally recognized courses for all maritime enthusiasts.
Nautica Sailing School has been operating since 2008, and our instructors have trained over 1,000 yacht captains and motorboat operators. We have worked both in Latvia and abroad in cooperation with IYT (International Yacht Training) and other international institutions.
We are the first international sailing school not only in Latvia but also in the entire Baltic region. We proudly continue the legacy of Krišjānis Valdemārs’ historic call: “Latvians, go to the sea!”, building a new generation of skilled and confident sailors.
This mission is deeply personal to me — my great-grandfather Kārlis Bezbailis was a graduate of the Ainaži Martime School (Est. 1864), later a deep-sea captain and shipowner. My grandfather was a Sea Scout leader, and my father served in the navy. Maritime tradition runs in our family bloodline.
In collaboration with the National Defence Academy, we provide introductory sailing training to future military officers.
We also work closely with state institutions such as the State Police, Border Guard, Coast Guard, and Ministry of Transport, contributing to the development of national boating regulations.
We have created TV programs, blogs, and educational content to promote leisure boating in Latvia and beyond.
In 2011, we developed the iOS mobile apps “Sailing School” and “Segelschule”, the world’s first sailing education apps for recreational boating. These apps are still used today by hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide.
Our YouTube channel @skippercheck_net features practical tutorials, maneuver demonstrations, and training content. It is well-regarded both locally and internationally.
We also maintain an active sailing club, through which we set out on near and far sailing expeditions with our top students – gaining experience and discovering the world from a skipper’s point of view.
We believe that the right knowledge saves lives and makes maritime activity safe, confident, and enjoyable. Our goal is to make high-quality maritime education accessible to everyone – anytime, anywhere.
With kind regards and an invitation to collaborate,
Askolds Hermanis
Founder of SkipperCheck.net and Nautica.lv
