Croatia · August 26 - September 2 2023
Croatia sailing masterclass
A week of hands-on sailing with Golden Globe Skipper, Guy Waites
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Our trip starts and ends at the bustling and beautiful city of Split. This is a hands-on sailing experience under expert supervision . It promises to be a real sailing masterclass hosted by Guy Waites, who has just returned from the Golden Globe race. You will be fully immersed in all aspects of sailing including passage planning and victualling as well as actually sailing this beautiful yacht. It will also be a relaxed schedule with time to stop at some of the wonderful ports along the coast and explore at leisure and, with a maximum of six crew, we will adapt the itinerary to suit individual wishes. Region – Croatia Maximum Crew – 6 Skipper – 1 Minimum Age Required – 18 No Experience Required The trip suits singles and couples (we have double and single cabins available) and there is no previous sailing experience required. Given Guy's vast experience, it will also suit people who want to get some practice sailing miles or hone their existing sailing skills. We will include a night sail and possibility to practice celestial navigation. Day 1 - Saturday - Evening arrival, Welcome on board, meet the Skipper and safety briefing Day 2 – Sunday - Morning, passage planning, final victualling, route discussion, depart after lunch Day 3- 5 (Monday – Thursday) – Adventure sailing including overnight passage, watch keeping, Celestial Nav, 1 or 2 shore stops (for example Vrboska or Starigrad ) Day 6 - Friday - Arrive ACI Marina split in afternoon, Day 7 – Saturday - Disembark after breakfast
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Booking options
Single Cabin (1 person) - price per cabin
your own single cabin with plenty of storage space
FROM$3,833.60 /pp
Double Cabin (2 Persons sharing) price per cabin
A comfortable Double cabin, perfect for couples or friends with plenty of space for you and your luggage
FROM$6,393.60 /pp
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You'll Be Staying Here
Elan Impression 45, "Octopussy"
Your home is a beautiful Elan Impression 45 - sleeping up to 10 people although we sail with a maximum of 6 passengers to ensure everyone has space and comfort on board.
Below decks
Below decks, our boat has 4 spacious double cabins - you may book a double cabin for yourself, or of course share.
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Do I need sailing experience?
You do not need any previous sailing experience for this trip - it is a 'hands-on' sailing trip under the expert guidance of our Skipper who will adapt to your wishes
Is it suitable for single travellers
Absolutely! - we have a small group with a maximum of 6 persons on board. There are two single cabins and two double cabins. As a single traveler, you will have the privacy of your own cabin.
What time do we join and leave the boat
You need to arrive at the boat by 4pm on the 13th August.
Disembarkation will be after breakfast on the last day. We will be in the marina the night before disembarkation but please leave plenty of time between expected disembarkation and your flight just in case of delays
What is the refund policy
We recognize that circumstances can mean changes to your plans become necessary. For all bookings made by the end of February 2022, we are offering a full cancellation policy up to the day of departure.
For booking made from March onwards, the trip will be covered by our regular cancellation policy - see booking terms and conditions. In all cases, please contact us early and we'll work with you to find a solution.
Do I need to be vaccinated?
You need to be fully Covid vaccinated to join our Croatian adventure sail.