A Different Way to Learn the Sea: Most commercial sailing schools offer two extremes: a passive luxury cruise or a high-stress, crowded “mile-munching” grind. Real competence comes from quiet, systematic seamanship in an uncrowded environment.
We cap this week at just 3 or 4 guests. No hot-bunking, no strangers sharing your cabin, and absolutely no shouting. Because of our low crew density, this week scales seamlessly to your exact goals—whether you are a licensed skipper stepping up to command or an active sailor sharpening your core handling.
- For Beginners & Active Crew: Build real muscle memory, master line handling, understand wind awareness, and take the helm with total peace of mind.
- For Licensed Skippers: Refine Med-mooring techniques, practice short-handed boat handling, execute dynamic passage planning, and step up to independent command.
What You’ll Master
- The Toolbox Concept: We teach practical options for every scenario—not rigid textbook scripts—so you can evaluate conditions and choose the right manoeuvre.
- Stress-Free Docking: Mediterranean mooring (stern-to with lazy lines), managing cross-winds, and using prop walk to your advantage.
- Dynamic Route Planning: How to build flexible passage plans that work with the weather rather than forcing a rigid schedule.
- Precision Sail Trim: Active helm feel, reefing sequences, balance, and using the gennaker.
The Weekly Rhythm
- Saturday: Arrival at Marina Frapa (15:30), boat orientation, safety walkthrough, and crew dinner.
- Sunday: Warm-up familiarisation sail, system checks, and getting your sea legs.
- Monday to Wednesday: Active coastal passages. You take turns running the boat—managing pilotage, helming, sail trim, and anchoring for lunch in quiet bays.
- Thursday: Skills flex day—focusing on specific manoeuvres, sail adjustments, or offshore tracking.
- Friday: Consolidation sail back to Rogoznica, final marina docking practice, and evening debrief.
- Saturday: Check-out by 08:00 AM.
Cost & Cabin Comfort
- Private Cabin (Solo Sailor): CHF 1,950
- Shared Cabin (Friends or Couples booking together): CHF 1,250 per person
- Early-Bird Special: 20% discount if booked and paid before December 31, 2026.
- Includes: 7 nights accommodation on board, 1-on-1 coaching, charter/marina fees, diesel, end cleaning, sea miles signed, and onboard breakfast/lunch provisioning.
Why Join All Winds Adventures?
We aren’t a massive sailing school churning out certificates, and this isn’t a high-stress boot camp. We are here to bridge the gap between having a license and actually having the confidence to enjoy your holiday.
- No Crowds, No Strangers in Your Bed: Unlike standard charter schools that cram 8 people onto a boat, we cap this trip at 5 guests max, and you get a private cabin.
- Real-World Application: We don’t just sail in circles around a buoy. We do real passages, anchor in real bays, and deal with real-world marina dynamics.
- Low-Ego, High-Support Coaching: Whether you are taking the helm for the very first time or practising a Med mooring, the focus is on building muscle memory in a calm, shout-free environment.
- A True Holiday: Yes, you will learn a ton. But we also make time for a sundowner at anchor, swimming in clear water, and actually enjoying the Croatian coast.
Language: The week is run in English. However, if you are a native German speaker and worried about missing technical nuances, don’t be. I speak German and can easily translate or re-explain complex aerodynamic or structural concepts on the fly to ensure total clarity.
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant; by RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times on this event and not to hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.
Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.
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