Course Level: Beginner
This is a practical sail training course for all ages.Ideal if you have little or no sailing experience and are looking to get into sailing. No Previous Sailing Experience Required.
Traveling to Milna (Brač Island) Info: Click Here
Accomodation / Apartments, Brač Island: Click Here
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Highlights:
- Sail Training In The Most Picturesque Location In Croatia - Central Adriatic (Split-Dalmatia)
- Local Sailing Islands & Ports: Brac, Hvar, Vis, Korcula & Pakleni Islands + Split & Trogir
- Sailing Yacht - Sun Odyssey 49 (or similar)
- Monohull Yacht, 4 double cabins (Modern Spacious Yachts)
- Crystal Clear Adriatic Waters For Swimming & Snorkelling
- 5 Days & 4 Nights Onboard A Modern Sailing Yacht, Approx: 100 Nautical Miles Sailed.
- Visit & Experience: Cave's, Secluded Bays, Famous Bays, Diving Spots, Island Tours & Lots More
- Only 30 minute Fast Catamaran Trip From Split Old Town Ferry Port
- Experience Adriatic Sailing Winds: Tramontana (N), Bura (NE), Lavanat (E), Jugo (SE), Ostro (S), Lebic (SW), Punenat (W), Maestral (NW)
- Minimum age – None*
- *Under 18 are ONLY permitted on Private Training Courses
| Included |
** Certificates will only be given on students that meet the requirements for the course and show during the course they meet the levels required for the course Certificate. Debriefs throughout the course will be given if required. |
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| Not included |
Boat Float ("Kitty") - Is NOT Included
Individual Cabin Bookings / Joining A Group Course - Boat Float Contribution
Private Yacht Training Bookings - Boat Float Contribution
The Crew |
| Duration | 5 Days |
| Bring along |
Sun Cream, Hat, Sunglasses, Soft Luggage, Swimwear, Fast Dry Towel, G158 RYA Log Book, Non-Marking Shoes, Shorts, Toiletries, Seasick Remedies, Waterproof Jacket
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| Participants | Maximum 5 Students Onboard + RYA Instructor. |
| Requirements | Previous Experience: None Adults 18+ Only for Group Courses - Under 18's please book a Private RYA course Previous Experience: No Previous Experience Required
* Adults 18+ ONLY for Group Courses - Sailing with Under 18's? Please book Private Yacht Training |
| Important information | Traveling To Milna, Brac Island: Click Here
Tips & Gratuities (Croatia) Suggestions
Your Instructor: Does Not Expect Tips. However: Once Your Course Has Fully Finished & De-Briefs Have Been Completed, Certificates Given Out, Or Action Plans Discussed. Feel Free To Show Your Gratitude.
Dinning Out / Bars & Coffee Shops: In Croatia We Generally Do Leave Tips When Dinning Out Or Paying A Drinks Bill At The End Of A Night. Especially If You Have Had Good Service & Enjoyed Your Meal / Drinks. (Standard Gratuities: In Croatia Are Around 10-15% Of The Bill) * Generally suggested float amount will cover your expeneses for Breakfasts & Lunches and marina fees while onbaord. If you request expensive marina's each night you may need too top it up. Marina's in Croatia can cost upto €170 per night but come with water, electric and bathroom facilities. Anchoring and Restaurant Moorings are generally free. Note: this amount may increas or decrease depening on number of students onboard and the moorings you decide to use. *Float management is a crew task and part of understanding boat organisation. YST does not take any funds from your float contribution. Your instructor will open it up with you all at the beginning of your course. Any remaming funds are shared equally between yourselves at the end of the course. |
| Additional information | Sail Cruising.pdf |
Venue
Yacht Sail Training - RYA Sailing School, Brdo I, 21405, Milna, Croatia
Offered by
EMBARK D.O.O / Yacht Sail Training / Utopia Yachting / Embark Croatia Tours
Further information
About The Course
This course is for those who would like to learn to sail and become active crew members rather than just passengers.
What Type Of RYA Course Is This?.
Experience living, sailing, cooking and sleeping on board for 5 days and really get to know the boat. Virtually all the course is hands on. This is very much a Practical Sail Training course.
You are the crew - without you the sails won't go up and the boat won't be steered.
By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day duties on board.
Course Content
The RYA Competent crew syllabus is taught in a ratio of (5:1) students to instructor and covers the following:
You will cover:
- Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat
- Rigging and sails
- Sail handling
- Rope work
- Fire precautions and fighting
- Personal safety equipment
- Man overboard
- Emergency equipment
- Meteorology
- Seasickness
- Helmsmanship
- General Duties, manners and customs
- Rules of the road
- Dinghies
Ability After The Course
After the course you will be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.
