The Easter Sailing Course (Croatia)

Our entry level course, the seven day beginner sailing course takes students through the paces in one week of live-aboard sailing. A relaxed trip where no prior sailing experience is required.

The Easter Sailing Course "Osterferien 2022" begin and end on the Dalmatian coast, most often in the town of Split. Whether you have never sailed before or are a salty old racer keen to pick up cruising skills, we will be able to look after you.

The 7-days Basic course consists of a theoretical and practical part performed simultaneously.

No prior sailing experience is needed for attending the course.

Your dream holiday is sailing the Croatian coast, and you have already made plans to rent a yacht this summer – but you worry you are short in sailing experience, and that is busting up your confidence?

Sign up for the Basic Course, and master the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge for independent sailing in 7 days. No previous sailing experience is needed.

What You Will Learn...

Boat maneuvering:

• Mooring of the boat, by stern and flank
• Departure from the mooring site, secluded and between other boats
• Docking by bow and stern
• Various anchoring techniques
• Tying the mooring buoy

Navigational skills:

• Meteorology
• Map reading methods
• Navigation plan and route specification
• Navigational instruments usage

Safety:

• Locating and inspection of onboard first aid
• Most common injuries and avoidance methods
• Safety at sea
• Everyday practical work on VHF radio station

Mechanical problems solving:

• Introduction to the main characteristics of the propulsion system
• Motor and propulsion system control
• Recognizing and solving the ship’s most common system failures
• Recognizing and solving the most common sailing mistakes
• Correct usage of the mooring winch
• Avoiding the most common boat damage

Skipper's skills:

• Knowing the responsibilities, duties and rights of a skipper
• Trimming of the sails
• Knots
• Preparing the boat for navigation
• Introduction to the basic sailing rules
• Check-in and check-out process
• Internal crew communication

Included:

• Onboard accommodation
• Skipper Instructor (MCA Master of Yacht)
• Final Cleaning, linen

Not Included:

• Food and drink on board
• Marina and mooring expenses
• Boat fuel
• Transportation to the departure marina
• Tourist taxes

Price/person 700 €

The listed prices refer to double cabin accommodation. Surcharge for the use of a single cabin is 50% of the stated price

No Hidden Costs

Payment methods: Bank transfers, Direct debit, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay

We accepts Bitcoin as a payment method too. More info here

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Will the Croatia Sailing Course itinerary change?

Our number one priority is to ensure that we have safe and happy guests onboard our sailing course. With this in mind, we may need to change the itinerary for a variety of reasons including weather, port availability and guest experience.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

You can also have a cabin to yourself (one double bed to yourself) but you would need to pay a single supplement (50% extra). Alternatively, you can choose to share with another solo passenger (of the same gender).

What currency should I bring?

Even though Croatia joined the European Union in July 2013, their currency is still the Croatian Kuna. The best way to get Kunas is to withdraw directly from an ATM (available in most large towns, Split Airport and Split Marina). 

What is the food and drink situation?

Food and drink is not included. Our yacht is equipped with a kitchenette including a gas stove, fridge, oven and kettle. You will need to bring your own food and drink prior to boarding the yacht. There is a small grocery store at ACI Marina in Split, Supermarket in Rogac or in others supermarkets on the different islands we will visit. This way you can pick out exactly the food you'll prefer for lunch at sea. In the evenings you'll have a wide variety of restaurant options. Croatia has delicious, locally-grown food, and our skipper will be happy to recommend the perfect restaurant for you. 

Are bed linen and towels included?

Yes they are, however the towels are for indoor/shower use only – you’ll need to bring your own beach towel for outdoors. 

When does the trip start and finish?

Check in is from 3pm in Rogac Marina on saturday. The tour ends in Rogac Marina on saturday. We ask all our passengers to disembark by 9am to allow us time to clean the yacht before the next departure. Detailed directions to the marina will be emailed to you when you book your tour. If you’re unable to make it to check-in on time, you can easily catch up with your ship at your first destination. 

Are there any local payments that I need to be aware of?

A local payment of 30 Euros per person is payable onboard your Croatia Sailing Course. This payment incorporates port fees, fuel and tourist taxes throughout the week and is subject to change. 

Can I get my certification at the end of the course ?

Yes, at the end of the trip, you will have 200 miles logged and you will be able to apply for the certification. The certification is paid separately, according to the needs of each student. Check the prices here. 

For those interested, the theoretical and practical exams are given on the last day of the trip.