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Weekend Sailing Course Croatia | Short Sailing Training – Sailing360 - CREW

During the three day intensive sailing program, the aim is to teach attendees the basic skills and knowledge of sailing. This program includes the following: theoretical and practical part of teaching (meteorology, nautical charts, on sailing boats in general, maneuvering engine, sailing on default route, changing direction according to the wind...).

Weekend Sailing Course in Croatia

Our Weekend Sailing Course in Croatia is a 3-day intensive program designed for complete beginners or sailors with basic experience who want to build confidence on board a sailing yacht. The course follows the ISSA Yacht Crew certification standard and focuses on practical sailing, safety, and essential seamanship skills.

By the end of the weekend, participants gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to function as a competent yacht crew member in real sailing conditions.


ISSA Yacht Crew – 3-Day Weekend Sailing Course

Course Details

  • Prerequisites: No prior sailing experience required
  • Minimum age: 16 years
  • Duration: 3 days (approx. 20 hours)
  • Certification: ISSA Yacht Crew

Skills and Knowledge You Will Gain

Yacht Construction & Systems

  • Understanding basic yacht parts: cockpit, bow, stern, mast, boom, rigging
  • Use of onboard systems: toilet, galley, gas oven, sink, shower
  • Engine operation: pre-start checks, cooling system, starting and stopping
  • Refueling water and diesel tanks

Line Handling & Knots

  • Handling mooring lines and springs
  • Essential knots: bowline, fisherman’s bend, cleat hitch
  • Coiling and stowing lines correctly

Sail Handling

  • Setting and striking sails
  • Reefing and shaking out reefs

Mooring, Anchoring & Dinghy Handling

  • Proper fender placement and handling
  • Anchor preparation and windlass operation
  • Safe dinghy deployment, retrieval and use

Safety & Seamanship

  • Safe movement on deck
  • Use of life jackets, harnesses and safety lines
  • Firefighting equipment and procedures
  • Distress signals and emergency communication

Navigation Awareness

  • Basic helm handling
  • Recognition of navigation lights
  • Sound and visual signals in restricted visibility

Weekend Course Schedule

  • Arrival: Thursday evening or Friday morning
  • Friday: Theory introduction and practical sailing
  • Saturday: Full-day sailing with exercises and drills
  • Sunday: Final practice, assessment and certification

Daily activities include theory sessions, hands-on sailing, breaks for lunch and swimming, and evening debriefings with your instructor.


Who Is This Course For?

This weekend sailing course is ideal for beginners, future yacht charter clients, or anyone who wants a short and intensive introduction to sailing in Croatia. It is also perfect as a refresher course before a bareboat or skippered yacht charter.

Continuing education options: ISSA Inshore Skipper, Advanced Sailing Course, Offshore Sailing, and Regatta Training.

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