Advanced Performance Sailing
Elevate your seamanship.
Master spinnaker handling, sail trim, and complex navigation dynamics.
From Competence to Mastery
Designed for skilled sailors, this 7-day intensive is not about learning the ropes.
It represents the shift to mastering the vessel.
With expert coaching from our captains, you will master the physics of sail trim, the thrill of Spinnakers and Gennakers, and the nuances of crew leadership.
This is where you transition from a driver to a true commander.
REFINING SKILLS FOR PERFORMANCE & SAFETY
Advanced Curriculum
✓ Downwind Mastery: Rigging, hoisting, and trimming Spinnakers (symmetric) and Gennakers (asymmetric). Mastering the gybe and "peeling" techniques.
✓ Precision Sail Trim: Understanding twist, draft position, car adjustments, and backstay tension to optimize speed in light and heavy air.
✓ Regatta Dynamics: Tactics for the start line, mark rounding efficiency, and right-of-way rules in competitive scenarios.
✓ Complex Navigation: Night sailing exercises, blind navigation (fog simulation), and advanced passage planning.
✓ Troubleshooting: Solving sailing issues like line tangles (broaches), rudder failure simulation, and emergency steering.
Pushing the Envelope
While we still navigate through the beautiful islands of the Adriatic, the objective and tempo of this course are fundamentally different. The scenery is secondary to the training.
We move beyond fair-weather sailing, actively searching for more challenging conditions to refine your boat handling skills under pressure, always within a managed environment. The curriculum is advanced: you will execute complex tasks such as docking and undocking in tight marinas without engine assistance, conducting disciplined night watches, and taking decisive command as you lead the crew through realistic simulated emergencies. It is a week of high-intensity learning, structured to build the deep competence and reactive muscle memory essential for safe offshore cruising or high-level racing.
Time & Location
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Duration: 7 Days (Sat-Sat)
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Check-in: Saturday, 17:00
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Check-out: Saturday, 09:00
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Base: D-Marin Dalmacija, Sukošan (Pier A)
Private Accommodation
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Occupancy: Single Occupancy
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Couples: Double bed available only upon request for couples.
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Privacy: No sharing with strangers.
Requirements
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Experience: Previous sailing experience required.
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License: International Bareboat Skipper recommended (but not mandatory if experienced).
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Health: Fit for active maneuvering.
The Outcome
By the end of the week, you will possess the instinctive skills to handle a vessel in varying weather conditions. You will understand how to extract maximum speed from the sails and how to keep your crew safe when the weather turns. You will emerge not just as a license holder,
but as a Yachtmaster.
INCLUDED
✓ 7 Days Onboard a Modern Performance Yacht
✓ Professional Race Coach & Instructor
✓ Unlimited Fuel & Final Cleaning (No hidden fees)
✓ All Marina & Anchoring Fees (Full coverage)
✓ National Park Tickets (Kornati & Krka)
✓ Excursion Transfers (e.g., Krka Waterfalls)
✓ Daily Breakfast & Light Lunch (Prepared onboard)
✓ All Tourist Taxes
✓ Exclusive Welcome Kit
What is Extra
✓ Official License Exam Fee (Optional)
✓ Dinners ashore & Alcoholic beverages
PREMIUM ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Transparent pricing for a premium experience with zero hidden costs.
Unlike standard charter schools, we do not ask for a shared expense fund ('kitty').
Your fee covers the entire operation of a brand new yacht (max 2 years old).