SKIPPER TRAINING CATAMARAN 27.04.-04.05.24 FROM TRAGIR

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Skipper training

SKIPPER TRAINING CATAMARAN FROM TROGIR

In spring 2024 we are organizing skipper training on catamarans again with our Croatian partner companies and professional skippers, for skippers, beginners and also for those interested without a sailing license. The primary goal is to master the maneuvers in the harbor under correct control of the two engines perfectly, but then also to either refresh or learn the maneuvers under sail and the safe steering of the yacht at sea, so that you can start your next trip more relaxed. These training courses are very popular, efficient and yet in a relaxed atmosphere, as they are run by experienced professional skippers who sail catamarans all season and are happy to pass on their knowledge, experience and tricks to you.

Exceptional – Exclusive – Efficient 27.04. to 04.05.24

Are you still practicing or already chartering?

Why are our training courses so successful? Our skipper training courses last between 3 days and a week. The trainers are convinced that it takes at least 3 days of training to get to know the variety of meteorological and harbor-specific situations and the participants also need time to let what they have learned take effect. The skippers are Croatian professionals who do nothing but sailing, harbor maneuvers and yacht transfers all year round.

Key topics of the Training

Maneuvering under engine

Mooring alongside with the bow first in an offshore wind
Mooring alongside with the stern ahead in an offshore wind
Mooring alongside with the stern ahead in a crosswind
Docking from alongside with the stern spring and onshore wind
Undocking from alongside with the bowspring and onshore wind
Undocking from alongside with the luffing line and onshore wind
Docking and undocking stern to pier with mooring in crosswinds
The buoy maneuver with the catamaran
The anchor maneuver with the catamaran
Docking stern to pier with bow anchor in a crosswind
Compared to motor yacht and sailing yacht
Influence of the prop walk effects when maneuvering
Influence of the rudder blades when maneuvering
Movements and torques during maneuvering

General points

Consider important points when check in
Safety briefing and safety at sea
Use of life-saving appliances, radio and distress signals
Use of navigation instruments
Planning the trip by observing the weather reports
Use of radar at sea, in bays, in rain/thunderstorms
First aid for seasickness and other accidents
Sailing with the catamaran
Setting and reefing sails on a catamaran
Sailing maneuvers: tacking, jibing, tacking, heaving
Trimming sails for optimum speed-up
Differences to yacht sailing

ABOUT THE YACHT

BÉNÉTEAU LAGOON 40 (2020)

Participation amount

Fee for participation

Catamarans:

Berth: 830 € per week (2 registrations per double cabin required)

Double cabin occupied only: 1590 € per week

Berth : 450 €, 3 days, Sat 14:00 – Tue 18:00 (2 registrations per double cabin required)

Berth: 450 €, 3 days, Wed 09:00 – Sat 09:00 (2 registrations per double cabin required)

Cash on board (approx. 150 € per person per week)

Included in the price:
Yacht fee, trainer, bed linen, blankets, pillows, towels, final cleaning, diver, insurance for skipper
liability and deposit, dinghy, gas, confirmation of participation in training and proof of nautical miles

Offer:

Registrations until 31.12.2023:
25% deposit, 75% balance 4 weeks before start

Registrations from 01.01.2024 :
50% deposit, 50% balance 4 weeks before start

If you charter a yacht from us for one week in the same or following season, we grant you an
additional 5% discount on the current price.

If you charter for two weeks, we’ll give you a 10% discount on the current price.

MINI-CRUISE SKIPPER TRAINING

Training begins in the Kaštela marina with maneuvers in the harbor. Experience shows that shorter training units with breaks are more effective. Not only because of the tourist variety, but also because of the diversity of different nautical conditions, it’s interesting to sail during breaks, starting in Kaštela and moving on to the nearest harbors and bays for further training. This leads to a mini-cruise through the harbors and bays of the islands of Solta, Drvenik, Zirje, Kaprije, Prvic, Zlarin and on to the mainland of Primošten and Rogoznica. The locations have been chosen deliberately, as it is possible to practice all harbor maneuvers, whether long, with anchor or bow anchor, as well as all anchoring and buoying maneuvers in the bays. The distances between the various locations are short, but long enough for the skipper to explain to you during the navigation how a professional practices maneuvers under sail, and answer any questions about the ideal sail trim so you can reach maximum speed. In the evening, you can spend the night in an idyllic bay at anchor or at the jetty in one of the many small ports along the route. The skipper will be happy to make suggestions – it’s his country, and he knows it well.