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Sailing School & Maritime Academy in Croatia, Istria - Learn how to sail courses - Beginner Course - ISSA Inland Skipper

At Sailing 360, we offer beginner-friendly sailing courses designed to get you comfortable and confident on the water. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refresh your skills, our experienced instructors guide you through the basics of sailing in a fun, safe, and hands-on environment. Start your adventure today and discover the freedom of the open water! Beginner sailing course includes introduction to sailboat and sailing, fundamentals of meteorology, sources of weather forecasts and sail aerodynamics, docking and anchoring etc.

Beginner Sailing Course – ISSA Inland Skipper (6 Days)

Price: 690 EUR
Experience required: None
Minimum age: 16 years
Training duration: 6 days


About This Sailing Course

Our Beginner Sailing Course – ISSA Inland Skipper is designed for complete beginners who want to learn sailing from the ground up. Through a methodical mix of theory and hands-on training, you will gain the essential seamanship, navigation, and boat-handling skills needed to sail safely and confidently.

By the end of the course, you will be able to handle a sailing yacht under both sail and engine, perform key manoeuvres, understand safety procedures, and navigate short coastal routes.


Course Dates & Availability – 2026

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: -10% for bookings before 31 December 2025

February 2026

  • 16 – 18 February – The Art of Docking: 3-day workshop – 350 EUR · NEW!
  • 19 – 22 February – 4-day Category C Boat Leader Course – 450 EUR

March / April 2026

  • 09 – 15 March – 6-day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
  • 13 – 15 April – The Art of Docking Workshop – 350 EUR · NEW!
  • 27 April – 03 May – 6-day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR

May / June 2026

  • 11 – 17 May – 6-day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
  • 25 – 31 May – 6-day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR
  • 08 – 14 June – 6-day Beginner Sailing Course – 690 EUR

Daily Program

Arrival Day:
Meet your skipper/instructor, settle into accommodation, and review the weekly plan.

Training Days:

  • 09:00 – 10:30 – Theory (basics, safety, rules, navigation)
  • 11:00 – 18:00 – Practical sailing with lunch/swim break

Daily rhythm:
Wake up → Breakfast → Theory → Sailing → Lunch/Swim → Sailing → Dinner → Relax

Training takes place aboard a Beneteau First 35 fully equipped for sailing instruction.


Accommodation

Optional accommodation in a local sailing club apartment (4 shared bedrooms).
Contact: +385 98 868 223 (WhatsApp / Viber / Messenger)
Email: info@sailing360.com


Skills and Knowledge Gained

Yacht Construction & Systems

  • Identify main yacht components (cockpit, mast, rigging, boom, bow, stern, etc.)
  • Operate basic systems (toilet, gas oven, sink, shower)
  • Fill water and diesel tanks
  • Start and shut down the engine safely

Line & Spring Handling

  • Bowline, cleat hitch, fisherman’s bend
  • Mooring lines and springs

Sail Handling

  • Hoisting, reefing, lowering sails

Fenders & Anchoring

  • Setting fenders correctly
  • Anchor preparation & windlass operation

Dinghy Operation

  • Launching, securing, paddling, and stowing

Safety

  • Safe movement on deck, use of safety gear
  • Distress signals, firefighting equipment
  • Emergency procedures

Boat Handling (Under Power & Sail)

  • Approach MOB, docking, anchoring
  • Tacking, gybing, MOB recovery under sail

Navigation & Regulations

  • CEVNI rules, signs, buoys, lights
  • Charts, pilot books, inland routes

Meteorology

  • Beaufort scale, cloud types, weather systems
  • Reading forecasts and planning passages

Environmental Awareness

  • Eco-friendly seamanship and responsible boating

Course Summary

You will gain the skills and confidence to handle a sailing yacht independently in fair conditions. This course is also ideal preparation for higher ISSA certifications or charter sailing.

Continue your training:
ISSA Inshore Skipper · Advanced Sailing · Offshore & Regatta Courses

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