Private Sailing Training in Croatia
Learn to sail, explore the Croatian coast, and enjoy an unforgettable week at sea. Premium Sailing Academy tailors every private week in the Split region to your experience, goals and preferred pace.
Which week suits you?
Each week runs Saturday to Saturday on a charter boat, for complete beginners, sailors who want to improve, and anyone who wants a sailing holiday while learning something new. Pick the format by season and goal.
- Sailing Training
- Focused lessons. April, May and October, on a sailing yacht (monohull).
- Sailing Holidays
- A relaxed pace. June to September, on a catamaran or sailing yacht (monohull).
- Skipper Training
- Practical manoeuvring. April, May and October, on a sailing yacht (monohull) or catamaran.
April, May and October
Sailing Training
Focused, hands-on sailing lessons to develop your sailing skills.
For those who want to focus on learning and improving their sailing skills. Take advantage of the spring and autumn sailing conditions to gain hands-on experience, practise sailing techniques and build confidence on the water.
- Length
- One week, Saturday to Saturday
- Boat
- Sailing yacht (monohull)
June to September
Sailing Holidays in Croatia
Relaxed sailing, exploring Croatia, and learning along the way.
A more relaxed approach to learning how to sail. Spend your days sailing along the Croatian coastline, swimming in crystal-clear water, discovering coastal towns and enjoying Mediterranean food. Learn to sail at your own pace while making the most of your summer holiday.
- Length
- One week, Saturday to Saturday
- Boat
- Catamaran or sailing yacht (monohull)
One boat. Your pace. Your sailing adventure.
April, May and October
Private Skipper Training
Practical boat manoeuvring, docking, mooring and anchoring.
Master boat manoeuvring, improve your practical skills, and become a more confident skipper. The week helps you develop the skills to manoeuvre a sailboat safely and confidently, whether you are preparing to buy your own boat, planning your first bareboat charter, taking your first steps as a skipper or looking to improve your docking.
What will you learn?
The training focuses entirely on practical boat manoeuvring, with hands-on exercises and real situations:
- Boat manoeuvring fundamentals and concepts
- Stern docking (Mediterranean mooring)
- Side docking
- Catching a mooring buoy
- Anchoring
Practise each manoeuvre, understand how your boat responds, and develop the confidence to take control in different situations.
Who is this training for?
Future boat owners
Prepare to handle your own sailboat with confidence.
Bareboat charter skippers
Develop the skills to handle a charter sailboat without a professional skipper.
- Season
- April, May and October
- Length
- One week, Saturday to Saturday
- Boat
- Sailing yacht (monohull) or catamaran
- Focus
- The manoeuvres you want to improve, at your own pace
Your skills. Your training. Your confidence.
Questions before you book
What is the difference between Sailing Training, Sailing Holidays and Skipper Training?
All three are private weeks in Croatia, Saturday to Saturday. Sailing Training (April, May and October, on a sailing yacht) focuses on learning and improving your sailing skills. Sailing Holidays (June to September, on a catamaran or sailing yacht) mix learning with a relaxed holiday. Skipper Training (April, May and October) focuses on practical boat manoeuvring.
Where does the training take place?
Premium Sailing Academy's training takes place in the Split region of Croatia, on a charter boat. Sailing Training is on a sailing yacht (monohull). Sailing Holidays and Skipper Training can be on a sailing yacht (monohull) or a catamaran. Tell us your preference in your enquiry.
Do I need sailing experience?
No. Sailing Training and Sailing Holidays are tailored to your experience, from complete beginners to sailors who want to improve. Skipper Training suits future boat owners, bareboat charter skippers and new skippers who want practical manoeuvring skills.
How long does the training last?
Every booking is one week, from Saturday to Saturday. This applies to Sailing Training, Sailing Holidays and Skipper Training. Choose your week in the enquiry form and Premium Sailing Academy will confirm the details by email.
When can I train in Croatia?
Sailing Training and Skipper Training run in April, May and October, to make the most of the spring and autumn sailing conditions. Sailing Holidays run from June to September.
Is the training private?
Yes. All Premium Sailing Academy training in Croatia is private and tailored to your experience, goals and preferred pace, so you can focus on what you want to improve.
What does Skipper Training cover?
It focuses entirely on practical boat manoeuvring: manoeuvring fundamentals and concepts, stern docking (Mediterranean mooring), side docking, catching a mooring buoy and anchoring, practised with hands-on exercises in real situations.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with the form on this page. Choose Sailing Training, Sailing Holidays or Skipper Training, pick your Saturday to Saturday week in the calendar and the type of boat, and Premium Sailing Academy will reply by email.
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Send an enquiry
Plan your week.
Tell Premium Sailing Academy which training you would like, choose your Saturday to Saturday week and the type of boat, and we will reply by email.
Prefer email? info@premiumsailingacademy.com
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