At our Skipper Academy, we are committed to providing an engaging, accessible, and enriching educational experience for aspiring skippers. Our educational programs are designed to offer a perfect blend of theory and practical skills, ensuring that you not only learn the technical aspects of boating but also develop the leadership and team-building skills required to operate a vessel responsibly and confidently.
Whether you’re looking to advance your sailing career or simply want to experience life on board, our Skipper Academy provides a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that sets you up for success on the water.
Our Skipper Academy programs are designed with several key objectives in mind:
Highest Standards of Learning: We strive to ensure that every participant completes the course with a deep understanding of the material and practical skills to become a competent skipper. We focus on teaching you how to manage a vessel effectively and with confidence.
Team Building and Collaboration: Sailing is as much about teamwork as it is about individual skills. One of our core goals is to foster team spirit among participants. You’ll learn how to communicate, cooperate, and lead a team in challenging conditions – essential skills for any skipper.
Daily Tasks and Onboard Organization: Skippers must be organized, resourceful, and prepared for any situation. Our courses introduce you to the day-to-day life on board, focusing on the tasks and responsibilities you’ll face, from navigation to handling a crew.
Comprehensive Educational Experience: We combine theoretical learning with practical scenarios. Our instructors guide you through essential concepts, then mentor you through real-world applications, so you can translate knowledge into action on the water.
Our carefully crafted curriculum offers a well-rounded education that covers both the technical and soft skills needed to be an effective skipper:
Navigation and Seamanship: Learn the essential skills of chart reading, course plotting, and weather forecasting. Understanding how to navigate safely is crucial for every skipper.
Boat Handling and Maneuvering: Get hands-on experience with docking, undocking, manoeuvring in different conditions, and collision avoidance techniques. Learn how to control a boat with precision and confidence.
Leadership and Team Management: As a skipper, you’ll need to manage a team of crew members. We teach leadership strategies, team communication, and effective problem-solving.
Safety at Sea and Emergency Procedures: Safety is always our top priority. Our courses cover essential first aid, emergency procedures, and how to handle unexpected situations at sea.
Maritime Law and Regulations: Gain an understanding of maritime law and how to comply with local and international regulations when navigating different waters.
VHF Radio Communication: Learn how to use VHF radios effectively for communication with port authorities, other vessels, and your crew.
Our courses are not just about acquiring technical knowledge—they also immerse you in the beauty and culture of the Croatian coast. Together with our professional yachtsmen, skippers, and instructors, you’ll get the chance to explore the stunning waters of Croatia, learning about the local stories and historical landmarks along the way.
We believe that a great skipper is someone who is not only technically skilled but also deeply connected to the environment they are navigating. That’s why, in addition to the core curriculum, we integrate aspects of local heritage and destination-based learning into the experience. By the end of your course, you won’t just be prepared to lead a boat—you’ll have a rich, unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after the course is completed.
Our team of professional skippers, yachtsmen, and professors of kinesiology ensure that our programs meet the highest standards of quality. Our instructors provide personalized guidance and mentorship, helping you apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
From your first day on board to your final exam, our goal is to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to handle any sailing situation with ease. Whether you’re navigating challenging weather, managing a team, or performing emergency drills, you’ll have the full support of our expert instructors every step of the way.
For anyone who wants to learn about sailing, beginners, recreational-amateurs, lovers of competitive sailing.
• BASIC SAILING SCHOOL
• ADVANCED SAILING SCHOOL
• TRAIN & RACE
• WEEKEND SAILING SCHOOL
For those who just discover the nautical world and want to become skipper to be able to hire boat in charter with full confidence, or for skippers who already rent boats in bareboat charter, but need to sharpen existing skills and thus gained more self confidence and also for those who want to experience sailing in a different way.
• COMPLETE LICENSED SKIPPER
• BECAME A PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER
• OFFSHORE CHALLENGE
For those who want to become professional skippers and to get job in charter industry, families and those who decide to spend their holidays actively wanting to learn to sail and explore the beauty of the Adriatic i the same time and aslo for all those who want to practice special on motor boat or catamaran.
• SKIPPER TRAINING ON A CATAMARAN
• GOURMET SAILING COURSE
If you’re looking to take your sailing skills to the next level, whether for personal growth or professional advancement, our Skipper Academy is the perfect place to begin. We provide everything you need to become a competent and confident skipper while offering a memorable experience that blends learning with adventure.
* All participants who opt for one of our program getting what is most important, and it's high quality education, knowledge and YCA (Yachting in Croatia Academy) certificate as a recognition of participation, learning materials.
* Optional we also offer option for taking exam for official INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE
We look forward to meeting you in our Yachting in Croatia Academy and welcoming you aboard.
CONTACT
CONTACT PERSON: Mario Kundih, +38591 5701101
Marina Mandalina,
Obala Jerka Šižgorića 1,
22000 Šibenik
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