JOIN CROATIA SAILING ACADEMY Professional skipper course

Sailing Course – Professional

Pricing from 1550€ per person

It takes 18 days of sailing school to turn you into a professional skipper. During the Professional skipper course, you will sail the Croatian coast. Through approximately 350 nautical miles of day and night navigation, you will experience the hidden beauties of Croatia and get the taste of the local way of life. The Professional skipper course is an opportunity to turn your passion for sailing into the best summer job!

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No previous sailing experience needed

Sailing Course Objectives

The Professional skipper course lasts for a full 18 days, during which you will sail from Northern Adriatic to Central and Southern Adriatic waters. The course consists of theoretical and practical education but also reveals the secrets of the authentic Croatian sea life.

In 18 days, you will sail approximately 350 nautical miles of navigation both day and night, and gain the experience necessary to be a professional skipper.

Sailing Course Experience

You will visit famous Croatian tourism destinations, but also peek into less known spots of the Croatian coast. Once we set sail from Istria, you will initially discover the islands of Lošinj, Unije, and Susak, further sailing to breathtaking Kornati National Park, heading south towards the islands of Vis, Hvar, Brač, and Šolta. Completing the Professional skipper course will make you ready to sail in favorable and less favorable weather conditions. Turn your passion for sailing into the ideal summer job!

What You Will Learn

Boat maneuvering:

Mooring of the boat, by stern and flank
Departure from the mooring site, secluded and between other boats
Docking by bow and stern
Various anchoring techniques
Tying the mooring buoy

Navigational skills:

Meteorology
Map reading methods
Navigation plan and course specification
Navigational instruments usage

Safety:

Locating and inspection of onboard first aid
Most common injuries and avoidance methods
Safety at sea
Everyday practical work on VHF radio station

Mechanical problems solving:

Introduction to the main characteristics of the propulsion system
Motor and propulsion system control
Recognizing and solving the ship’s most common system failures
Recognizing and solving the most common sailing mistakes
Correct usage of the mooring winch
Avoiding the most common boat damages

Skipper's skills:

Knowing the responsibilities, duties and rights of a skipper
Trimming of the sails
Nodes
Preparing the boat for navigation
Introduction to the basic sailing rules
Check-in and check-out process
Internal crew communication

Included in the price

License category “C” (Boat leader up to 30 GT)
On board accommodation
Skipper Instructor (Yacht Master)
Liability Insurance
Boat fuel
Marina and mooring expenses
Tourist taxes
Linen and final cleaning
Professional literature
Adriatic coast route recommendations
Croatia Sailing Academy certificate (trainees who achieved to meet the CSA criteria)
Zizoo Skipper certificate (trainees who achieved to meet the CSA criteria)
One-year phone support after finishing the course
CSA T-shirt

Price does not include

Transportation to the departure marina
Food and drink on board (800kn)
Exam costs by Harbour Master’s Office Croatian citizen (540,00 HRK)
Exam costs by Harbour Master’s Office other nationalities (1020,00 HRK)
Medical examination for exam (650,00 HRK)

Dates 2022.

Course 1

22.03. – 09.04. – The price is 1.850,00€ in case you don’t own a valid sailing license
26.03. – 09.04. – The price is 1.550,00€ in case you own a valid sailing license

Course 2

19.04. – 07.05. – The price is 1.990,00€ in case you don’t own a valid sailing license
23.04. – 07.05. – The price is 1.690,00€ in case you own a valid sailing license

Course 3

10.05. – 28.05. – The price is 2.190,00€ in case you don’t own a valid sailing license
14.05. – 28.05. – The price is 1.890,00€ in case you own a valid sailing license

Course 4

27.09. – 15.10. – The price is 1.850,00€ in case you don’t own a valid sailing license
01.10. – 15.10. – The price is 1.550,00€ in case you own a valid sailing license