Sailstar

Set Sail in Croatia – Our Most Popular Basic Sailing Course!

Join us for an unforgettable sailing adventure on one of our most popular courses – a full week of hands-on sailing and great social experiences in the beautiful waters of Croatia!
Our basic sailing course in Croatia is designed for those who want to learn and practice sailing while enjoying a relaxed and social atmosphere. We sail aboard the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, a comfortable and spacious four-cabin sailing yacht with a total of eight berths. Each week, we sail with three to four boats, depending on demand.

Course Details

• Departure & Return:
• We depart from Trogir on Saturday afternoon and return Friday afternoon.
• The course runs from Sunday to Friday, with six full days of sailing.
• Accommodation onboard the yacht for 7 nights is included.

Course Weeks & Destinations

• Spring (Week 17) & Early Autumn (Week 41) Solta, Hvar, Vis, Brac – some of Croatia’s most famous islands with stunning bays and charming harbors.
• Late Autumn (Week 42)Kornati National Park & surrounding islands – a breathtaking, more remote archipelago with fewer boats and pristine nature.

Your Instructor & Skipper

The course is led by Tomas Sandström, founder of Sailstar, who has many years of sailing experience in Croatia. He will guide you through sailing techniques, navigation, and practical boat handling while ensuring a fantastic week at sea.

Certification Options

• You can obtain Sailing Certificate 1 (Seglarintyg 1).
• If you already have Sailing Certificate 1 & Yachtsman’s Certificate (Förarintyg), you can also obtain Sailing Certificate 2.
• Some courses also offer the opportunity to earn Sailing Certificate 3.

(Certificates available for an additional fee – see registration for details.)

?? A fantastic opportunity to learn sailing while exploring the stunning Croatian coast! Book your spot now and embark on an incredible sailing experience! ?

• Necessary knowledge No prerequisites, this is a basic course. However, participants may swim 200 meters in open water. For the level 2 course you need to have Seglarintyg 1 or corresponding level of experience.
• Location: We start from Trogir, Baotic Marina, Seget. The nearest airport (7 km) is Split Airport. Arrival suitably Saturday morning and departure preferably Saturday the following week if you do not choose to stay in Trogir or Split a extra day.
• Price: 11 950 SEK.
• Included in the course fee:
  • Sailing course for 6 days
  • Accomodation onboard in a double bed for 7 nights.
  • Towels and bed sheets
  • Tourist tax
  • Experienced instructor and skipper onboard.
  • Course documentation.
• Not included in the course fee:
  • Travel to the marina, closest airport is Split.
  • Harbour fees, national park fees and fuel for the boat.
  • Food onboard, breakfasts and lunches and some dinners onboard. Self-cost price, Calculate approx €200 for the two above items per person.
  • Transfer to and from airport.
  • Own restaurant visits
  • Optional the Sailing certificate(s)
• Language: Our Croatia courses are primarily in Swedish. The instructors are Swedish and English speaking.
• Course content: You learn to sail and get trained to handle a big sailboat. See more about the course content here!
• Courses and booking
  

Date	Type of course	Language
Croatia April 19 - 26	One week, 6 days course, level 1 - 3	Svenska/English
Croatia October 4 - 11	One week, 6 days course, level 1 - 3	Svenska/English
Croatia October 11 - 18	One week, 6 days course, level 1 - 3	Svenska/English

• Price: You pay 4 500 SEK in registration fee and remaining course costs no later than 14 days before the start of the course. In case of late registration, the full amount is paid at one time.