SAILING COURSES
COURSES FOR BEGINNERS
Suitable for beginners who have never set foot on a yacht and for those who have already sailed on a yacht and want to get to know it better.
- INTRODUCTORY SAILING COURSECourse price: 950 EURMORE
Certificate issuance: 100 EUR
Course duration: 7–10 days
This course can be considered the first, basic step in yachting. It is often taken by family members of experienced sailors or by those who simply want to get their first introduction to the world of yachting.
The price includes: accommodation on board the yacht, marina fees, fuel, final cleaning, tourist tax
Not included: transfer to the marina, meals during the training - IYT Bareboat Skipper Sail + VHF - 10 daysCourse price: 1400 EURMORE
Certificate issuance (VHF + Bareboat Skipper Sail): 200 EUR
Course duration: 10 days
According to IYT standards, students must complete 200 nautical miles during the training.
This license allows its holder to charter sailing yachts up to 24 meters in length worldwide, with a maximum distance of 20 nautical miles from the shore.
The price includes: accommodation on board the yacht, marina fees, fuel, final cleaning, tourist tax
Not included: transfer to the marina, meals during the training - IYT Bareboat Skipper Sail +VHF - 14 daysCourse price: 2000 EURMORE
Certificate issuance (VHF + Bareboat Skipper Sail): 200 EUR
Course duration: 14 days
According to IYT standards, students must complete 200 nautical miles during the training.
During this extended 14-day course, we usually sail up to 250 nautical miles, providing even more time for practice and gaining confidence at sea.
After receiving the certificates, you will be able to charter sailing yachts up to 24 meters in length worldwide, with a maximum distance of 20 nautical miles from the shore.
This format is ideal for students who want maximum sailing practice and deeper immersion in yacht handling.
The price includes: accommodation on board the yacht, marina fees, fuel, final cleaning, tourist tax
Not included: transfer to the marina, meals during the training - Private Sailing Training – IYT Bareboat Skipper Sail + VHFCourse price: on request
Certificate issuance (IYT Bareboat Skipper Sail): 200 EUR
Course duration: from 10 days
Private training is designed for future yacht owners or students who want to gain the necessary knowledge and practical skills as efficiently as possible.
During the course, the entire yacht and the full attention of the instructor will be dedicated to you, allowing for a flexible learning schedule and a personalized training program.
Upon request, we can organize training not only on our yacht but also on the yacht you are planning to purchase. Training can also be arranged in another region or country if required.
Advanced Courses
These courses are primarily designed for skippers who already hold a sailing license and would like to refresh or further develop their knowledge and practical yachting skills.
- IYT Yachtmaster coastal Sail -7 daysIYT Yachtmaster Coastal Sail Coursemore
Location: Croatia
Course price: 1700 EUR
Certificate issuance (IYT Yachtmaster Coastal): 200 EUR
Course duration: 7 days
This course is designed for skippers who want to improve their qualifications, deepen their knowledge, and strengthen their practical sailing skills.
With this license, you are allowed to skipper sailing yachts up to 24 meters in length, sail up to 60 nautical miles from the shore, and navigate at night.
Candidate requirements:
minimum 800 nautical miles of sailing experience
The price includes: accommodation on board the yacht, marina fees, fuel, final cleaning, tourist tax
Not included: transfer to the marina, meals during the training - Sailing Catamaran CourseCourse price: from 1400 EURmore
Course duration: 7 days
This course is designed for skippers who already hold a sailing license and want to learn how to handle a sailing catamaran.
It is a practical training course focused on improving skipper skills and gaining confidence in maneuvering and operating a catamaran.
The course can be organized as a private or group training.
Group size is limited to a maximum of 6 participants.
Accommodation on board the catamaran is included in the course price.
The price includes: accommodation on board the yacht, marina fees, fuel, final cleaning, tourist tax
Not included: transfer to the marina, meals during the training - Sailing Yacht Upskill CourseCourse price: 1000 EUR
Course duration: 7 days
This practical course is designed for skippers who already hold a sailing license and want to refresh and improve their yacht handling skills.
The training focuses on practical boat handling, maneuvering in marinas, sail handling, navigation, and skipper decision-making.
The course can be organized as a private or group training, with a maximum of 6 participants per group.
The price includes: accommodation on board the yacht, marina fees, fuel, final cleaning, tourist tax
Not included: transfer to the marina, meals during the training
Payment methods
We strive to keep up with the times and offer our students the most convenient payment terms.
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Bank transfer
The classic payment method is by transfer to our company's bank account in Croatia. -
Credit card by link
We'll send you an invoice and a card payment link via email or SMS, and you can pay in one click, without any hassle.
What We Learn in Bareboat Skipper Sail Courses
We have identified the main topics that we study in theory and practice during training.
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Parts of the yacht / Check in
We study the structure of a yacht both in theory and in practice. Together we explore our yacht, learn and memorize all the key terms, and practice how to accept a yacht from a charter company using a checklist, check the engine, and prepare the yacht for departure to sea. -
VHF operator
An important part of any maritime training is radio communication. We learn how to use a VHF radio, call a marina, and the nautical alphabet. Upon completion of the course and passing exams, students receive a VHF operator license. -
Yacht safety
Every future captain must know and follow safety procedures on board a yacht, conduct a safety briefing for their crew, and understand how to respond in emergency situations at sea -
Meteorology
Basic metrology, the causes of wind, cloud types, sources of meteorological information, and the ability to use modern weather forecasting applications are all essential skills for a future Captain. -
COLREGS Rules
We teach in theory, analyze and apply in practice the set of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. -
Coastal navigation
We learn how to read a sailing chart and plan passages, use paper and electronic charts, plot a route, distinguish between sea lights, signs, and sound signals, determine a vessel's position by bearing, use a chart plotter on a yacht, and use the GARMIN app. -
Yacht handling
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We learn how to handle a yacht under engine and sails, anchor the yacht, pick up a mooring buoy, moor stern-to the dock, moor alongside, perform a man overboard recovery, and heave to. -
Sail handling
Yacht handling under sail, yacht heading relative to the wind, sail setting procedures, and using the gennaker. Man overboard rescue under sail.
