PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER TRAINING COURSE

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What is the Professional Skipper Course?

Professional Skipper Course is a vocational training program that kick starts your journey to becoming a skipper. The path to becoming a professional skipper starts with theoretical and practical training, and is followed by vocational work as a Sail Croatia skipper.

Successful applicants can benefit from many years of knowledge and experience, taking you to a level where you can competently skipper yachts and catamarans on our Private Yacht Tours.

Skipper training is open to Croatians, EU nationals and other countries which allow work in Croatia. For international skippers we are able to offer Theory and Practical training, and may be able to assist with work permits.

The Pathway to a Professional Skipper

3 Day Skipper Theory: €290

This course provides a basic understanding of sailing and the rules of the sea. You will need to complete an exam to obtain a license. Technically you will be allowed to skipper upon completion of this element, however practically it takes experience to be a successful skipper.

10 Day Croatia Skipper Course: €1,179

A 10 day practical training course that allows you to build on your experience and knowledge in everyday sailing and technical situations. This practical course takes place onboard a 43ft yacht.

2 Day Customer Care

A 2 day course covering customer care training and first aid. This course is provided by Sail Croatia and is a requirement for all Skippers before working with guests.

SKIPPER THEORY COURSE

This 3 day course will equip you with the knowledge required to gain your official Skippers license (category C), allowing you to commercially Skipper a boat in Croatia.

The course is taught by experienced trainers and covers navigation, motor repair & maintenance knowledge, maritime law, meteorology, collision avoidance, radio communication and safety at sea.

At the conclusion of the 3 day theoretical course, participants should feel confident to sit and pass the Harbour Masters Exam.

The 3 Day Skipper Theory Course and obtaining the Category C Skippers License are not a pre-requisite to joining the Practical Skipper Course, however, we recommend you undertake this or a similar course to compliment your practical training.

Date: Available on enquiry
Location: Split, Croatia
Price: €290 per person (payable locally)
Additional Costs (payable locally): Harbour Master Exam (≈€140), Medical Exam (≈€60)

SKIPPER PRACTICAL COURSE

This practical course takes place onboard 43ft yachts and utilises one on one mentoring and training from professional skippers across a 10 day program.

The program will cover everything you need to know in order to become a confident skipper, including Navigation, Safety, Sailing and Skipper skills, and Mechanical troubleshooting.

On completion of the training, participants will have all the skills required to sail in Croatia as an independent Skipper.

Date: 27 April & 08 May 2024
Location: Split ACI Marina
Price: €1,179 per person, based on twin share accommodation onboard
Additional Costs (payable locally): Food & Drinks, Transfers

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