Bavaria Cruiser 46 Avior
Cruise training provides sailors with comprehensive preparation for planning and carrying out a multi-day sailing trip. Key aspects such as cruise planning, navigation, meteorology, and boat handling are covered to equip participants for a safe and independent sailing holiday. Theory and practice go hand in hand.
The training involves a real sailing trip, where the crew spends a week onboard with the trainor โjust like a holiday trip, but with a focus on intensive learning and practice in a relaxed setting.
Trip Planning & Preparation
โข Taking charge of the chartered yacht (check-in)
โข Route selection considering weather, wind, and harbor capacity
โข Introduction to navigation techniques (chart work, GPS, plotter)
โข Weather report and wind forecast analysis
โข Provisions and resource planning (food, drinking water, power, fuel)
โข Safety onboard, briefing on safety equipment, and emergency procedures
โข Safe handling of lines and engine operation
Navigation & Weather
โข Planning the entire trip and daily legs
โข Reserving berths
โข Navigation and assessing potential hazards and shallow waters
โข Selecting safe anchor bays with consideration of wind and weather; assessing weather conditions
Sailing Techniques and Maneuvers
โข Task delegation and crew involvement
โข Collision prevention, right-of-way rules, nautical markers
โข Driving techniques, fundamentals, and harbor maneuvers
โข Hoisting, trimming, and reefing sails
โข Sailing maneuvers, mooring maneuvers, anchoring
โข Overnight stays in bays at anchor or on buoys
โข Night sailing and approaching harbors at night
โข Refueling the sailboat with consideration for weather conditions and potential seasonal congestion at fueling stations
Daily Routine During Trip Training
โข Morning: weather briefing, route planning, and resource check
โข Day maneuvers: setting the dayโs route and practicing navigation, sailing, and harbor maneuvers
โข Evening: docking at the harbor, anchoring, or buoy mooringโdaily review
โข Night sailing: navigating in darkness, light signals, night navigation
โข Nighttime harbor maneuvers: safe docking in low light
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.
During the training period you will spend the night on the yacht.
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
The training will start at 2:00 PM (14:00) on Saturday.
Arrival
The traning ends on Friday by 16:00h.
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, Biograd
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.
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