Becoming responsible for the crew and vessel
A skipper is a person who is in command of the vessel and the entire crew, and therefore has the knowledge, skills and authority necessary to take that responsibility.
The word is derived from the Dutch word Schipper – “ship”.By participating in this unique program, you will master the knowledge and skills needed to perform duties of a skipper or the commander on board.
It is good to notice that the market demand for the profession skipper is constantly increasing.
Sailing as a crew member or as a skipper, there are two different things.
You will feel this difference when you first decide to take over the role of a skipper. A sense of responsibility and a completely different respect for the sea and the wind will not leave you later, but this is the first time something special. If you want to prepare for this difficult and responsible function, we recommend you our skipper preparation program.
If you have mastered the basics of sailing, navigation, spinnaker, you can turn on. Otherwise, the instructor has the right to return you to some of the lower courses. Not to answer your desire to be a skipper, but to better master the basics and move on again.
None of us can sail so well that he could not do better. So we’ll sail and refine the techniques, dropping miles and miles … Tack, reef, and again ….
Topics covered in this program include: day-to-day navigation, meteorology, radio, entering and leaving in exceptional weather conditions day and night, sailing and sailing, emergency situations, safety equipment, use and safety procedures, self-managing sailboat, 24-hour sailing – organization of navigation, schedule of boarding on board – so-called. guards, the organization of the feeding of the crew, and what to do in case of some of the more serious damage to the ship.
You will learn how to look at a sailboat when renting, familiarizing with the installation and the engine, the most common problems and their removal. You will be familiar with the safety equipment and its use.
Familiarising with the boat and organisation of the crew
Distribution of duties studied throughout the course refers to the following:
Prior to sailing off, all the private possessions of members of the crew have to be accommodated in such a way as not to obstruct either free movement inside the boat and onboard or reaching sailing equipment.
Theoretical and practical part includes::
We pay special attention on safety of the crew and the sailboat.
Use your knowledge and skills gained upon successful completion of the course to become responsible for a sailboat and inexperienced crew
For all adults (aged 16 to 18 with parental written consent).
15 days sailing, 300 NM in your logbook, 4 hours of night navigation
Advanced sailing skills; completed Coastal sailing and cruising or Sailing skills and navigation course or equivalent skills acquired in another school or otherwise (we reserve the right to assess your skills)
Onboard
Waters of island Murter, National park Kornati
6 days
Saturday at 2 pm
START: Saturday at 5 pm first sailing out
END: Friday late afternoon
All participants get a certificate as a recognition of participation and a logbook as a record of acquired skills, nautical miles sailed and weather conditions.
Sailing plan is subject to change depending on the current weather conditions and the forecast. Safety first!
Sailing gloves, 2 pairs of non-slip shoes (sailing shoes or sneakers), T-shirts and long sleeved shirts, short and long pants, high protection factor sunscreen, cap/hat, sunglasses, towels, personal hygiene items, swimsuit, mosquito repellent.
If you are sailing during colder months, please bring sailing suit or warm waterproof jacket and pants and a sleeping bag.
Medical equipment or supplies if needed.
For our advanced courses we recommend the following literature: Advanced Sailing Course.
The proposed handbook has been written by our part-time instructor and it is the perfect literature for our advanced courses. The handbook addresses topics of navigation, radiotelephony and sailing with the spinnaker, but it also serves as a lifelong reminder on sailing theory and practice.
The handbook is available at ANA Sail center in Jezera. We highly recommend it!
Please, use the booking system above to get the exact price.
PRICE OF THE COURSE INCLUDES:
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Rates apply to accommodation in double cabins. The upgrade for the use of a single cabin is 40% of the listed price.
