RYA Competent Crew Practical Sailing Course
–35%
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Learning the ropes
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School Boat moored in a bay
Mainland croatia port stop, Marina Kastela
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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

Payment Terms & Conditions: Click Here

 

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

 

  • Bedding
  • Towels
  • WIFI
  • RYA Instructor
  • Tea, Coffee, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Sugar, Spices, Oil, Bottled Water, Toilet Rolls, Kitchen Towels, Cleaning Liquids*.
  • Safety Equipment
  • Boat Cleaning
  • Certificates On Successful Completion**

 

** 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.

Not included

 

Boat Float ("Kitty") - Is NOT Included

 

Individual Cabin Bookings / Joining A Group Course - Boat Float Contribution


  • Each Person Is Required to Contribute €175* Cash To The Boat Float On Day 1. This Goes Towards Onboard Expenses, (Breakfast And Lunch Provisoning & Mooring Fees & Fuel). This figure may increase / decrease depending on the number onboard or the ports you decide to moor in. (Anchoring is free)
  • It is customary in yachting to cover your instructors evening meals if dinning out with you.

 

Private Yacht Training Bookings - Boat Float Contribution

 

  • Lead Passanger Is Required to Contribute €875* Cash Towards The Boat Float On Day 1. This Goes towards Onboard Expenses, (Breakfast And Lunch Provisoning & Mooring Fees & Fuel). This figure may increase / decrease depending on the number onboard or the ports you decide to moor in. (Anchoring is free)
  • It is customary in yachting to cover your instructors evening meals if dinning out with you.

 

The Crew

Duration5 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

 

Full List: Click Here

ParticipantsMaximum 5 Students Onboard + RYA Instructor.
CategoriesSailing, Courses
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


  1. Minimum Age 12*.
  2. If you have any further questions or wish to discuss anything about this course, please send us a Whatsapp message through the link on our site.

 

* Adults 18+ ONLY for Group Courses - Sailing with Under 18's? Please book Private Yacht Training

Important information

Important Information at a Glance

 

1. Crew List Information & Health Declaration:
Must be completed for every student after booking. Student Area Password: YSTstudent.

 

2. Boat Float ("Kitty") Contribution:
Minimum €175 per person for Group / Cabin Bookings, or an initial €875 per group for Private Yacht Training. Payable in cash (Euros) on Day 1 when joining the yacht.

 

3. Instructor Evening Meals:
It is customary for students to cover their instructor's evening meal when eating ashore together.

 

4. Tips & Gratuities – Croatia:
Your instructor does not expect a tip. Any gratuity at the end of the course is entirely optional. In Croatia, approximately 10–15% is customary for good service in restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

 

5. Important Boat Kitty Notes:
The Boat Kitty amounts are suggested initial contributions and may increase or decrease depending on the number of students onboard, food choices, fuel used and the marinas or moorings selected. Yacht Sail Training does not take any money from your Boat Kitty contribution.



Travelling to Milna, Brač Island:
Click here for travel information




1. Crew List Information & Health Declaration

 

Crew List information and a Health Declaration must be completed for each student after booking your course.

 

Complete your Crew List & Health Declaration here

 

Student Area Password: YSTstudent

 

A link to the Student Area will also be included with your invoice. The required information MUST be completed after booking your course.

 

Please also double-check your embarkation / joining location and packing suggestions before travelling.




2. Boat Float ("Kitty") Contribution

 

The Boat Float ("Kitty") is NOT included in the price of your course.

 

The Boat Kitty is opened onboard the yacht with your instructor when your training starts. It is used to cover the shared expenses of operating and provisioning the yacht during your course.

 

For a 5-day course commencing in Milna, the initial contributions are:

 

  • Cabin Booking / Joining a Group Course: Minimum €175 per person.
  • Private Yacht Training: Initial contribution of €875 per group.

 

The contribution is payable in cash (Euros) on Day 1 when you join the yacht.



2.1 What Does the Boat Kitty Cover?

 

The suggested Boat Kitty contribution should normally cover:

 

  • Breakfast provisions
  • Lunch provisions
  • Mooring / marina fees
  • Fuel throughout your course

 

The amount required may increase or decrease depending on:

 

  • The number of students onboard
  • Your food choices and expectations
  • Your nightly moorings
  • The marinas and moorings the crew decides to use

 

If the crew chooses more expensive marinas each night, you may need to top up the Boat Kitty.

 

Marinas in Croatia can cost up to approximately €170 per night, but generally include water, electricity and bathroom facilities.

 

Anchoring and restaurant moorings are generally free.



2.2 Managing the Boat Kitty

 

Managing the Boat Kitty is a crew task and part of understanding boat organisation.

 

Your instructor will open the Boat Kitty with the crew at the beginning of your course. The Boat Kitty is then managed by the crew onboard.

 

Yacht Sail Training does not take any funds from your Boat Kitty contribution.

 

Any remaining funds at the end of the course are shared equally between the students / crew onboard.




3. Instructor Evening Meals

 

It is customary for students to cover their instructor's evening meal when eating ashore together.

 

This is separate from any optional tip or gratuity you may wish to give your instructor at the end of the course.




4. Tips & Gratuities – Croatia

 

4.1 Your Instructor

 

Your instructor does not expect a tip.

 

However, once your course has fully finished, your debriefs have been completed, certificates have been given out and any required action plans have been discussed, you are welcome to show your gratitude if you wish.



4.2 Dining Out, Bars & Coffee Shops

 

In Croatia, it is generally customary to leave a tip when dining out or paying a drinks bill at the end of an evening, particularly if you have received good service and enjoyed your meal or drinks.

 

Typical gratuity in Croatia: approximately 10–15% of the bill.




5. Important Boat Kitty Notes

 

Please note: The Boat Kitty amounts are suggested initial contributions. The final amount spent may increase or decrease depending on the number of students onboard, food choices, fuel used and the marinas or moorings selected by the crew during the course.

 

The generally suggested Boat Kitty amount should cover your expenses for breakfasts, lunches, fuel and marina / mooring fees while onboard.

 

If the crew requests more expensive marinas each night, the Boat Kitty may need to be topped up.

 

Marinas in Croatia can cost up to approximately €170 per night and generally include water, electricity and bathroom facilities.

 

Anchoring and restaurant moorings are generally free.

 

Managing the Boat Kitty is a crew task and part of understanding boat organisation.

 

Yacht Sail Training does not take any money from your Boat Kitty contribution.

 

Your instructor will open the Boat Kitty with everyone at the beginning of the course. Any remaining funds are shared equally between the students / crew onboard at the end of the course.



Additional informationSail Cruising.pdf

Venue

Meet outside Yacht Sail Training Office (Next to Supermarket Allen) in NCM Marina. NOTE: There are 3 Marina's in Milna.
Outside Yacht Sail Training Office: Nautical Center Milna (Marina Milna Kanarija)
Yacht Sail Training - RYA Sailing School, Brdo I, 21405, Milna, Croatia
Yes - But need to be booked in advance - Cost: €50 for up to 7 days (Paid in the marina)
Milna "Catamaran Port" is walking distance from our YST office OR We are a 20 minute Taxi/bus ride away from Supetar Ferry Port on Brac Island. Both have direct links to Split Old town (Split Ferry Terminal)

Offered by

EMBARK D.O.O / Yacht Sail Training / Utopia Yachting / Embark Croatia Tours
21405 - Milna
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Location

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.

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