Skipper training in Croatia

Skipper training in Croatia – practical sailing training

Some sailing experience is required for these training sessions.
A sailing license is not mandatory.

Notes on the practical sailing training
Most of these trips have a minimum occupancy of four guests. The yacht (usually a four-cabin yacht) is usually occupied by a maximum of six guests.

Plan

During our skipper training in Croatia we practice, among other things:

✔ Harbour maneuvers, also with mooring
✔ Correct anchoring and mooring at buoys
✔ Important knots you should master
✔ Psychology and crew leadership
✔ POB (Person over Board) – correct behavior
✔ Severe weather situations – what should be done?
✔ Cruise planning, weather reports and much more

Most of these trips have a minimum occupancy of four guests. The yacht (usually a four-cabin yacht) is usually occupied by a maximum of six guests.

This gives all participants ample opportunity to actively improve their sailing skills.

These training courses are suitable for both skippers and those without a sailing license. However, some sailing experience is required.

Important: These practical training weeks are not swimming trips – even if there is the opportunity to swim from time to time.

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Other information

The skipper for this activity speaks german. To participate you must speak one of the languages spoken on board.

Information about our practical sailing training

Our practical sailing training often takes place on yachts such as the Bavaria 46 BT, Elan 444 Impression or similar models.
Occasionally, yachts such as the Bavaria 49 BT or the Cyclades 43.4 are also used.

Important: The salon is never booked as a permanent sleeping place on our cruises – it always remains free and is available to everyone on board.

At the beginning of the cruise, guests will set up a crew fund (also known as the "board fund") for on-board meals and incidental yacht expenses. This fund will be managed by a crew member.

Typical yacht costs include:
– Diesel consumption (e.g. when there is no wind for sailing)
– Mooring fees (approx. 2 overnight stays in marinas during the cruise)
– Meals on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner – especially during nights in anchorages)

On average, these costs amount to approximately 150 to 200 euros per person per week.
Restaurant visits must be paid for separately by each individual.

As usual, the skipper will be provided with meals on board and in the restaurant by the crew. He is exempt from crew contributions.

Note: All amounts are non-binding guidelines and may vary considerably depending on the trip.

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Boat details

Equipment of the Beneteau Oceanis 48 BT

A comfortable, very safe yacht measuring 14.60 m in length. Equipped with four comfortable double cabins and an additional bunk bed cabin. There are three indoor toilet/shower rooms and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water on the bathing platform. Plenty of space on deck for sunbathers, and the bimini provides good sun protection. A 75 hp diesel engine ensures rapid progress in calm conditions (consumption approx. 4–7 l/h).

Navigation:
Wind indicator, navigation equipment, chart plotter (also at the helm), hand bearing compass, barometer, depth sounder, binoculars, compass, VHF radio, autopilot, log, instruction book, nautical charts.

Safety features:
Safety belts (6), emergency flare, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flash buoy, flashlight, lifebuoy, life jackets (10), fog horn.

Deck equipment:
Water canister, cockpit table, starter battery (12 V), service battery, charger, electric anchor winch, bow anchor with chain, stern anchor with hawser, 2 steering wheels, winch handles, furling genoa, furling system for mainsail, bimini (sun protection), sprayhood, 220 V shore connection, impeller for cooling water pump, bow thruster, diesel tank (400 L), diesel canister (empty), mooring lines, fenders, bucket with line, water hose, boat hook, tools, bosun's chair, V-belt, spare engine oil, sponge, flag, diesel funnel, bilge pump lever.

Comfort & interior features:
3 × 115 watt solar panels for power supply, WiFi/Internet, outboard motor for dinghy, dinghy, gangway, gas cooker, electric cool box, air pump for dinghy, 2 gas bottles, 12 V and 220 V connections, sink, washbasin, radio/CD, clock and barometer, dining utensils (complete), bed linen, sheets, blankets, clothes hanger, ship's key ring, harbor book.

Further information:
Easy sail setting thanks to large winches. On "active sailing" trips, the yacht is usually occupied by approximately six guests – variations are possible depending on needs. There is ample space for all participants on and below deck.

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