Winter sailing school / 2 weeks

RESUME

  • This nautical training is sutaible for candidates which have experience in sailing, or would like to improve it trough bad and heavy weather conditions.
  • Course is conducted in the end of autum and start of the winter on the Middle Adriatic Sea (practial and theoretical studies)
  • Each attendants gets minimun of 300 NM experience
  • Nautical course is conducted both in croatian and english

NAUTICAL COURSE - AIM / DESCRIPTION

Aim of the winter sailing school os trough practial and teoretical training prepare attendants for sailing in hevy and bad weather conditions.

NAUTICAL COURSE - DURATION

2 weeks

NAUTICAL COURSE - LOCATION

Starting base – Split and Primosten

DATES

Skipper4you.com, oragnises scholl for skippers "WINTER SAILING SCHOOL" in beginning of November. Check the details in the calendar.

BOAT / VESSELS

For this nautical course we use our sailing boats: Beneteau First 36.7 and Elan Impression 434

INSTRUCTORS

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

WEATHER

Weather in Croatia during November is very variable. It’s very windy, so it`s possible that wind gets up to 7 Buffers. In case of strong Bura wind (few days in row cycle), sailing is not possible. Average temperature in November is 12 °C.

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Accommodation on board
  • Exam
  • Internet
  • Membership for the local yacht clubs
  • 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 300 NM in log book

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (EXTRAS)

  • Transportation to Split / Primosten
  • Food and drinks

ESSENTIAL FOR EXAM / NAUTICAL COURSE

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

What to bring along for the course?

CLOTHES

Due to our climate in winter, it is best to bring plenty of shorts and T-shirts, warm cloths and weather gear with a few track suits for cool days and night sailing. Winter gloves and winter ski hat, sunglasses, sun protection cream, hats/beanies etc.. Shoes have to be soft-soled and non-marking. Sleeping bags are mandatory. For this course sailing inshore or offshore suite is 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

1.500,00 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?

  • Great experience in sailing in very rough conditions
  • Minimum of 300 NM in log book
  • Sailing school (basic, advance, spinnaker)
  • Basic regatta rules

WHAT NEXT?

Find and get all possibilities for mile building and obtaining maritime experience.

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
  • Knots
  • Sail plan and general preparation
  • Spinnaker
  • Sailing in rough conditions
  • Basic regatta rules

Mechanic problems solving

  • Basic problems with sails

Basic safety

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