SKS training cruise in Croatia - Small crews - One format - Everything included.

The central element of our courses is the LOGBOOK.

Your logbook, which takes on many functions for you as skipper. In it you collect all your course content, personal notes, questions, thought processes, sketches, comments, log entries and much more.

The expandable, professionally printed learning materials will remain a constant companion even after this course. Your logbook, accompanying your skipper's life.

Here is an excerpt from the course content:

Module 0 – Posture & Framework
- What this course is – and what it isn't
- Learning through responsibility
- Role as skipper: decision-making, communication, calmness
- Small crew as a principle

Module 1 – Understanding the Boat
- Boat type & characteristics
- Rigging, sails, line handling
- Understanding forces: Wind · Water · Inertia
- Why boats behave the way they do

Module 2 – Crew & Communication
- Roles on board
- Clear statements instead of explanations
- Maneuver communication (before / during / after)
- Mistake culture: calm, objective, and capable of learning

Module 3 – Harbor Maneuvers
- Docking & undocking: forwards / backwards
- Crosswind & propeller effect
- Use springs effectively
- Single-hand logic (even with crew!)
- Common mistakes – and why they happen

Module 4 – Sail handling & trim
- Setting and furling sails – clean and quiet
- Reefing: when, why, how
- Basic understanding of sail profile & twist
- Balance between speed and control

Module 5 – Strong winds & challenging conditions
- Preparation instead of courage
- Reefing strategy & crew discipline
- Maneuvering in windy conditions
- When quitting is the right decision

Module 6 – Navigation & Trip Planning
- classic navigation & electronic aids
- Planning vs. Reality
- Reading and interpreting the weather
- Decisions on the go

Module 7 – Night Driving
- Preparation & Roles
- Perception & Orientation
- Communication in reduced visibility
- Security & Guarding Systems

Module 8 – Anchoring
- Anchor types & subsoil
- Chain length & anchor circle
- Safe placement & control
- Weather changes & emergency plan

Module 9 – Safety & Emergency
- Man overboard (Variants & Priorities)
- Technical problems
- Stress & Decision Making
- Leadership when things get serious

Module 10 – SKS-relevant topics (if applicable)
- exam-relevant content
- typical exam errors
- Transfer: Exam ↔ Practice

Module 11 – Personal Notes & Learnings
- What did I learn?
- Where do I want to improve?
- What should I train next?

We start your training weeks before the trip with a personal video call, initial content and more detailed information about the course.

You will be informed who else is participating in this course. We will coordinate meal plans, travel arrangements, and status updates.

Of course, we are always available to answer your questions, address your wishes, and answer your suggestions.

Come aboard.