Sailing school / 1 week

RESUME

  • suitable for candidates who want to how to sail (basic and advance sailing) and to learn basics maneuvers with vessel
  • the course is conducted during spring and end of summer
  • each attendant will gain minimum 150 NM of experience
  • course is conducted both in English and Croatian language

NAUTICAL COURSE - AIM / DESCRIPTION

The aim of the 1-week "Sailing school" course is to provide thorough practical training of sailing technique. No previous sailing experience is required to attend this course. We have two course types: basic and advanced.

NAUTICAL COURSE - DURATION

1 week

NAUTICAL COURSE - LOCATION

Starting base is marina Agana - Marina.

DATES

Skipper4you organizes sailing school every week in May, June, September. The course is conducted from Saturday to Saturday. You can check details in the calendar.

BOAT / VESSELS

For the course we use our regatta racing type boat: Beneteau First 36.7, Topper Omega 4,70 (dinghy).

INSTRUCTORS

All instructors are very experienced skippers with experience in conducting 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 harbor fees
  • Use of marina facilities for showering or washing laundry
  • Minimum of 150 NM in log book

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (EXTRAS)

  • Transportation to marina Agana - Marina
  • Food and drinks

ESSENTIAL FOR EXAM / NAUTICAL COURSE

  • Minimum 4, maximum 6 attendants per boat
  • Adults only (minimum 18 years of age)
  • First aid certificate

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 only out of season (1.6. - 15.9.).

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

525,00 euro – minimum 3 people attending

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?

  • Minimum of 150 NM in log book
  • Sailing school
  • Maneuvering with the boat on engine power-skills
  • Basic safety
  • Basic regatta sailing knowledge

WHAT NEXT?

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

Specification of course contents

Navigation skills

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

Skipper skills

  • The role and responsibilities of a skipper
  • Sail trim, basic/advance
  • Knots
  • Night navigation/sailing exercise
  • Maneuvering with the boat on engine power
  • Anchoring / landing to buoy
  • Sail plan and general preparation
  • Spinnaker
  • Basic regatta rules
  • Regatta sailing training

Mechanic problems solving

  • Basic problems with sails
  • Basic problems with engine and with all other system of the boats

Basic safety

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

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!