Dufour 390 Bella I
Our monohull skipper training includes the following focuses:
Safety Briefing & Onboard Conduct
• Introduction to onboard safety
• Storage and handling of safety equipment
• Operation of the engine, life jackets, and life raft
Handover & Return of Charter Yachts
• Check-in and check-out procedures for charter yachts
• Safe handling of lines and essential knots
Harbor Maneuvers
• Harbor maneuvers: docking and undocking in harbors and marinas under various conditions
• Maneuvering in tight spaces and utilizing prop walk
• Docking alongside and using mooring lines
Sailing Maneuvers
• Hoisting, lowering, and trimming the sails
• Reefing the foresail and mainsail
• General sailing maneuvers
• Man overboard drills (MOB) and "Munich maneuver"
Anchoring & Buoy Maneuvers
• Theory and practical execution of anchoring maneuvers
• Handling various types of buoys and performing buoy maneuvers
Our german-speaking trainers bring years of experience as skippers. The order of the training modules will be adjusted according to the weather conditions. Individual wishes from participants can be taken into consideration.
We return to the marina every day and you have the option to stay overnight on the yacht during the training period.
Rates include
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Our courses include the most important sailing knowledge, which you will receive from our experienced skippers during the training. In this way, you will learn the practical knowledge and skills you need to operate a yacht safely and confidently.
Important information
Our GERMAN-SPEAKING instructors bring years of experience as skippers.
The order of the training modules will be adjusted according to the weather conditions.
Individual requests from participants can be taken into consideration.
We return to the harbor every day, and you have the option to stay overnight on the yacht during the training.
Departure
Trainings that start on Saturday have a departure time at 14:00.
Trainings that start on Tuesday have a departure time at 17:00.
Please be at the base 1h before the training begins to have no delays at check-in.
Arrival
Trainings that start on Saturday and end on Tuesday have a return time at 13:00.
Trainings that start on Tuesday and end on Fridays have a return time at 16:00.
Available on board
The yacht is equipped with essential amenities, including comfortable bedding, safety equipment, navigation tools to ensure a pleasant and secure sailing experience.
Meeting point
The meeting point for all participants is in front of the Pitter Yachtcharter office.
Biograd Marina Kornati Croatia
Biograd na Moru is located on the Dalmatian coast between Vodice and Zadar. It is one of the most popular starting points for a charter trip. The Pitter Yachtcharter base in Biograd inspires sailors with high quality standards and the best service at fair prices.
It's Good to Know
What to bring? How to pack? What to do during storms? What winds blow in Croatia? We have prepared answers for you so you could focus on your training.
