A week of hands-on sailing with an experienced ocean skipper starting and ending in Split, Croatia.itinerary
This could be the perfect mix of summer sun and hands-on adventure sailing!
The trip starts and ends at the bustling and beautiful city of Split and is being led by world class skipper Emily Caruso.
Prepare to be fully immersed in all aspects of sailing from passage planning to provisioning and of course some incredible sailing aboard a beautiful yacht.
Expect 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, the skipper will adapt the itinerary to suit individual wishes.
The yacht is a fantastic Oceanis 46 and on these adventures they sail with a maximum of 6 guests to ensure everyone has space and comfort on board.
This trip is great for solo travellers and couples (with two single cabins and two double cabins available so solo travellers get their own cabin). No previous sailing experience is required.
Given the skipper is a fully qualified instructor, it will also suit people who want to get some practice sailing miles or hone their existing sailing skills. During the voyage there will be a night sail and opportunity to practice celestial navigation.
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Why you'll love this adventure
- Perfect mix of sunshine and sail training
- Personalised and expert tuition from accomplished skipper
- Small group size of max 6 guest sailors
Dates
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday – Join yacht at ACI Split Marina from 2pm, stow gear, meet skipper & crew, safety briefing, dinner ashore or on board.
Day 2 – Sunday – Morning passage planning, set sail before lunch for Solta’s Necujam Bay, anchor overnight.
Day 3 – Monday – Sail to Milna, time at the helm and learning with the skipper.
Day 4 – Tuesday – Short sail to Stari Grad, explore this historic harbour town.
Day 5 – Wednesday – Head to Vis town or Komiza, crew choice.
Day 6 – Thursday – Flex day for additional sailing or exploring.
Day 7 – Friday – Return sail to Split, final night in marina.
Day 8 – Saturday – Breakfast, logbooks, farewells. Option to explore Split or UNESCO-listed Trogir.
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What's included
- all food and drink (non-alcoholic) on board
- Safety equipment including a full safety briefing (of course)
- Your own cabin (unless otherwise stated)
Not included
- You’ll need travel insurance – this is a condition of joining – we’ll advise on the specific cover you need, but it’s essentially to ensure you’re covered if you fall ill on board
- Meals and activities ashore if we dock during the trip are not included, so you’ll want some “pocket money”
- Immigration and custom fees are not included if we travel to another country, you’ll need to ensure you’re eligible to enter that country, with the necessary documentation
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
Your home is a Oceanis 46.
Meals
This voyage is designed for you to take an active role – that means everyone will take turns in cooking (all the menus are planned already and step by step instructions given, so you don’t need to be a masterchef!)
Who is this trip for?
You do not need any previous sailing experience for this trip – it is a ‘hands-on’ sailing trip under the expert guidance of a very experienced Skipper who will adapt to your wishes.
Additional notes
Day 1 Split – Marina
You will join our yacht at ACI Split Marina from 2pm. After stowing your luggage in your comfortable cabin, we will have a full safety briefing.
The rest of the day will be spent getting to know your fellow crew, with dinner either on board or in the bustling city of Split, depending on the wishes of the crew.
Day 2 – Exploring Solta
After breakfast on board, we will spend the morning ‘passage planning’ together before setting sail before lunch. We will head for the quiet bay of Necujam where we will anchor overnight. This is a beautiful bay on the island of Solta which we can explore at leisure.
Day 3 -Sail to Milna
After breakfast, we will set out for Milna. On the way, you will have plenty of opportunity to helm or discuss any aspect of sailing with your skipper.
Day 4 – Stari Grad
A short sail to the wonderful town of Stari Grad. A beautiful old city with a relaxed pace of life.
Day 5 – Stari grad to Vis or Komiza
Depending on the wishes of the crew, we will head to either Vis town or Komiza on the island of Vis, located almost half way to Italy
Day 6 – Flex Day
Day 7 – Komiza to Split
After breakfast, we set sail for Split
Day 8 – Saturday – Departure after breakfast
After a relaxed breakfast, completion of log books and sharing of experiences, it’s time to say our goodbyes.
If you have not already done so, take time to visit Split and the UNESCO protected site of Trogir.
Tour operator
There are few places as wild and unexplored as the open ocean. And if you’re going to explore it you’ll want to do so with an accomplished and experienced skipper alongside you at the helm. The skippers bringing these small group (max 6 guests) ocean voyages to life have at least half a million nautical miles under their belts so you’ll be learning from the best. Think small groups, amazing destinations and incredible ocean experiences. Whether you want the mileage for an RYA Ocean qualification, the thrill of taking a small boat to incredible destinations or the privilege of a sailing masterclass with hugely experienced skippers by your side, they’ll make it happen.
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Sailing Masterclass Croatia with Emily Caruso
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