Beginner Sailing Course Croatia – ISSA Inshore Skipper Training

Price: 690 EUR
Experience Required: None
Minimum Age: 16 years
Course Duration: 6 sailing days

About This Sailing Course

Our Beginner Sailing Course – ISSA Inshore Skipper is designed for complete beginners who want to learn sailing from the ground up. Through a carefully structured combination of theoretical instruction and practical onboard training, you will develop the sailing, navigation and yacht-handling skills required to sail safely and confidently.

By the end of the course, you will be able to handle a sailing yacht under both sail and engine, perform essential manoeuvres, understand safety procedures, interpret weather forecasts and navigate coastal routes independently in fair conditions.

Course Dates & Availability – 2026

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Save 10% on bookings confirmed before 31 December 2025

March / April 2026

~~09 – 15 March~~ – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
~~13 – 15 April~~ ~~– The Art of Docking Workshop – 350 EUR · New~~
~~27 April – 03 May~~ – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR

May / June 2026

~~11 – 17 May~~ – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
~~25 – 31 May~~ – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
~~08 – 14 June~~ – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR

July / August 2026

06 – 12 July – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
~~10 – 16 August~~ – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR – FULL
17 – 23 August – 6-Day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
24 – 26 August – The Art of Docking: 3-Day Mooring & Manoeuvring Workshop – 350 EUR · New
27 – 30 August – 4-Day Category C Boat Leader Course (31 Hours) – 450 EUR

September / October 2026

30 August - 06 September – 6 days · Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
14 - 20 September – 6 days · Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
28 September - 04 October – 6 days · Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
12 - 18 October – 6 days · Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR

Daily Program

Arrival Day:
Meet your skipper/instructor, settle into accommodation and review the weekly plan.

Training Days:

09:00 – 10:30 – Theory (sailing fundamentals, safety, navigation, meteorology)
11:00 – 18:00 – Practical sailing with lunch and swimming break

Typical Daily Routine:
Wake up → Breakfast → Theory → Sailing → Lunch/Swim → Sailing → Dinner → Relax

Training takes place aboard a Beneteau First 35 sailing yacht fully equipped for sailing instruction.

Accommodation

Optional accommodation is available in a local sailing club apartment (4 shared bedrooms).
Contact: +385 98 868 223 (WhatsApp / Viber / Messenger)
Email: info@sailing360.com

Skills and Knowledge Gained

Yacht Construction & Systems

Identify the main parts of a sailing yacht (hull, rigging, mast, boom, cockpit, bow, stern)
Operate onboard systems safely (engine, gas system, electrical system, water system)
Check fuel, water and battery status
Prepare the yacht for departure and secure it after sailing

Knots & Line Handling

Bowline
Cleat hitch
Round turn and two half hitches
Figure-eight knot
Mooring lines and spring lines

Sail Handling

Hoisting and lowering sails
Reefing procedures
Sail trim fundamentals
Points of sail
Balancing the yacht under sail

Anchoring & Mooring

Anchor selection and preparation
Safe anchoring procedures
Use of windlass and anchor recovery
Stern-to mooring
Alongside berthing

Safety at Sea

Lifejackets and safety equipment
Man Overboard (MOB) procedures
Distress signals and VHF radio basics
Fire prevention and firefighting equipment
Emergency procedures onboard

Boat Handling Under Power

Close-quarters manoeuvring
Docking and undocking
Use of prop walk and spring lines
Turning in confined spaces
Berthing in different wind conditions

Boat Handling Under Sail

Steering by sail balance
Tacking and gybing
Heaving-to
Man Overboard recovery under sail
Sailing in stronger winds

Navigation & Maritime Regulations

COLREG collision regulations
Buoyage systems and navigation marks
Lights, shapes and sound signals
Basic chart work
Coastal navigation and pilotage
Passage planning
GPS and electronic navigation basics

Meteorology

Wind systems of the Adriatic Sea
Bora, Jugo and Maestral winds
Cloud recognition and weather interpretation
Weather forecasts and route planning
Understanding changing weather conditions

Good Seamanship

Respect for the marine environment
Responsible waste management
Crew organisation and communication
Safety culture onboard

Course Summary

You will gain the skills and confidence needed to safely handle a sailing yacht under both sail and engine in fair coastal conditions. This course provides a solid foundation for independent sailing and serves as excellent preparation for higher ISSA certifications, advanced sailing courses and charter sailing.

Continue your sailing education:
ISSA Inshore Skipper · Advanced Sailing Courses · Offshore Sailing Courses · Regatta Training Programs

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