Maneuvering with the boat / 1 week

RESUME

  • Suitable for candidates who wish want to learn how to handle charter boat (private persons, or owners)
  • These course is conducted during spring and end of summer (May to June and September)
  • Accent is on engine power maneuvering and lending to marina or docks
  • Course is held on english and croatian language
  • During this course attendants will change boat types (Sailing boat, power boat)
  • Each attendant will get boat leaders license category B (up to 30 GT) issued by Croatian maritime authorities

NAUTICAL COURSE - AIM / DESCRIPTION

The aim of the 1-week "Maneuvering with the boat" course is to provide thorough practical and theoretical training of maneuvering and marina, peer or deck lending with a boat. After successfully passing the exam, attendant can rent or hire any boat worldwide, but only up to 30 GT and for private usage. No previous sailing experience is required to attend this course. Attendants will get experience in maneuvering with a sail boat and power boats.

NAUTICAL COURSE - DURATION

1 week

NAUTICAL COURSE - LOCATION

Starting base – Split, Primošten (Marina Kremik)

DATES

Skipper4you.com organizes course "Maneuvering with the boat" every week in May, June and September. Course is conducted from Saturday to Saturday. You can check details in the calendar.

BOAT / VESSELS

For the course we use our sailing club boat: Elan Impression 434, Adria 1000, Beneteau First 36.7.

INSTRUCTORS

All instructors are very experience skippers with experience in conducting the courses.

WEATHER

Spring and end of summer are the very best period for sailing activities in Croatia. Hot weather, warm sea, lot’s of wind, not so many storms like in colder periods. Long days and short nights are ideal time for enjoying, not just for learning. Average temperature in May is 21 °C, and in September 20 °C.

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Accommodation on board
  • Internet
  • Personal insurance for non negligence
  • Fuel for the boat and for the dinghy, final cleaning
  • Marina or mooring fees
  • Use of marina facilities for showering or washing laundry
  • Boat lieder license category "B" (up to 30 GT) and course completion certificates

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (EXTRAS)

  • Transportation to Split
  • Food and drinks

ESSENTIAL FOR EXAM / NAUTICAL COURSE

  • Minimum 4, maximum 6 attendants per boat
  • Adults only (minimum 18 years of age)
  • 2 passport photographs
  • Log Book reflecting exam prerequisite miles (possible to purchase on spot – 20,00 euro)
  • First aid certificate
  • Self medical examination (possible also on the spot in Split – 35,00 euro)

What to bring along for the course?

CLOTHES

Due to our climate in spring and summer, it is best to bring plenty of shorts and T-shirts, a few track suits for cool days and night sailing. Sunglasses, sun protection cream. Shoes have to be soft-soled and non-marking. Sleeping bags are mandatory.

VISAS

No need for Visas for citizens of EU. Russian guests need VISA.

BEDDING

We provide sheets, pillows and pillowcases for the boats, which will be changed weekly and laundered in the local marina. Your clothes can be laundered at the local laundry for about 2,00 euro/kg. You are required to bring a sleeping bag/duvet with you as well though we will provide extra blankets if needed.

TOILETRIES (not provided)

Towels, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, sun protection cream.

ACCOMODATION / FOOD

  • accommodation is provided during the courses aboard the yachts
  • food (extra): Pizza or daily menu in Croatia is about 5,50 euro, Beer/coke about 2,00 euro
  • all people on board buy food together. Money will be collected in cash on first day of each course week all in settlement with your crew and captain – regularly this amount is 50,00 euro

COST

440,00 euro

METHOD OF PAYMENT

The Registration Form is sent upon request, which must be filled in and returned. This filled application form must be followed by:

  • Bank confirmation for 50% of paid deposit (banking details will be given on receipt)
  • The balance is expected 1 week prior to commencement date of the course, or if you pay from Croatia you can pay with any credit card until first day of the course

WHAT ATTENDANT GETS?

  • Knowledge and all basic information for passing exam (boat lieder up to 30GT)
  • Possibility to take a chance of chartering boat by himself in any charter destinations in the world
  • Basic safety
  • Boat leaders license category "B" (up to 30 GT) / internationally valid license, issued by Croatian maritime authority

WHAT NEXT?

BECOME A SKIPPER COURSE – fast track or YACHT MASTER ESSENTIAL COURSE

Specification of course contents

Maneuvering with the boat

  • Taking a mooring
  • Leaving a mooring
  • Side lending to peer
  • Anchoring
  • Knots
  • Changing different types of the boat

Navigation skills

  • Chart work
  • Course to steer
  • Knowledge of weather and interpreting forecasts/meteorology
  • Quick plotting techniques

Skipper skills

  • Sail trim
  • Knots
  • Night navigation
  • Sail plan and general preparation

Mechanic problems solving

  • Basic problems with sails and rig
  • Engines checks and problem solving

Basic safety

  • Safety checks/briefings
  • Man overboard drills under power and sails
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Education

"Sailing school" and "Become a skipper" nautical courses have ended for this fall, but because of the high interest, reservations for courses in April and May 2010. are opened!