Hands-on experience, practical boat handling, and real-world passage planning.
Most commercial sailing schools offer two extremes: a passive, crowded holiday cruise or a high-stress, 8-person “mile-munching” grind. Real competence doesn’t come from ticking theoretical boxes under stress; it comes from quiet, systematic seamanship in an uncrowded, supportive environment.
We cap every coaching week at just 3 to 4 guests. That means a guaranteed private double cabin for solo sailors, no hot-bunking, nobody sleeping in the saloon, and an absolute zero-shouting policy on deck. With low crew density, your time on the helm and the throttle multiplies, scaling seamlessly to your exact goals:
- 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 Skipper’s Toolbox Concept: We coach adaptive options for every docking and manoeuvring scenario—not rigid textbook flowcharts—so you can evaluate wind, space, and momentum to choose the right manoeuvre.
- Stress-Free Close-Quarters Handling: Mediterranean mooring (stern-to with lazy lines), controlling prop walk, springing off quays, and handling crosswinds in tight fairways.
- Dynamic Route Planning: How to build flexible, real-world passages that work with weather triggers rather than forcing an artificial timetable.
- Kinetic Sail Trim & Balance: Feeling the helm, proper reefing sequences under seaway, boat balance, and setting/dropping the gennaker.
- The Single-Handed “Safety Fuse”: Learning how to manage manoeuvres shorthanded so that you never have to yell at family or inexperienced guests on your future charters.
The Weekly Rhythm
- Sunday: Arrival, boat orientation, warm-up familiarisation sail and getting your sea legs. (optional Saturday evening Arrival)
- 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.
Transparent Pricing & Cabin Comfort
Unlike typical sailing schools that advertise a low headline rate only to demand €350–€450 cash on arrival for a shared “Bordkasse”, fuel, and cleaning, All Winds operates on total pricing transparency with zero hidden cash kitties.
- Private Double Cabin (Solo Sailor): CHF 1,950 (Early-Bird Special until December 31, 2026: CHF 1,650)
- Shared Double Cabin (Couples or friends booking together): CHF 1,250 per person (Early-Bird Special until December 31, 2026: CHF 1,060 per person)
What’s Included:
- 6 (optional 7) nights accommodation aboard All Winds (Beneteau Oceanis 41.1) in a private cabin
- Low-ratio coaching (capped at 3–4 guests maximum; no saloon sleeping)
- All marina berthing fees, mooring balls, and transit logs
- All yacht diesel and consumables
- Professional yacht end-cleaning and fresh bedding/linen
- Onboard provisioning for all breakfasts, lunches, and daytime sailing snacks
- Official Audited Sea Time Log & Mileage Certificate plus an individualised Practical Seamanship Skills Portfolio (fully valid for the Swiss Hochseeausweis and RYA mileage requirements – see sample)
(Not included: Evening dinners ashore and personal travel to/from Rogoznica.)
Exclusive Value-Add: Meet & Warm-Up Sail in Switzerland
Hit the ground running before you even pack your bags.
Great coaching starts with rapport, not stress on a foreign pontoon. All Swiss-based participants can join Dave for a 2-hour warm-up sail on Lake Zug or Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) before departing for Croatia.
- Zero-Pressure Icebreaker: Meet your coach and crewmates on local waters.
- Find Your Feel: Shake off the rust, get hands-on at the helm, and rediscover natural boat momentum.
- Tailored From Day One: We establish your baseline together so we don’t spend the first two days onboard All Winds figuring out how you learn best.
(Organised on a cost-sharing basis for the lake dayboat rental. Dates scheduled with the crew prior to departure.)
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.
How This Week Compares to Standard Sailing Schools
| Standard Sailing Schools | All Winds Adventures | |
|---|---|---|
| Your Cabin | Shared bunk with a stranger or sleeping in the saloon | Guaranteed private double cabin (no saloon bunks) |
| Crew Size | 6 to 8 students (lots of time sitting on the rail) | Max 3 guests (constant helm and throttle time) |
| Real Cost | Low base price + €350–€450 cash kitty on arrival | All-inclusive: fuel, marinas, cleaning & food included |
| Teaching Style | Rushed exam checklists, frequent shouting under stress | Calm, zero-shouting coaching focused on boat feel |
| Before You Fly | Meet a crew of strangers on the dock in Croatia | Optional 2-hour warm-up sail on Lake Zug or Lucerne |
| Logbook & Proof | Quick signature or generic pass/fail stamp | GPS-tracked log & written personal feedback report |
Onboard Language & Communication
English is the official working language aboard All Winds, reflecting international maritime standards for coastal navigation, log keeping, and VHF radio communication. However, clarity and comfort always come first.
Your coach speaks fluent German and fully understands Swiss German (Schwiizerdütsch). While commands, standard procedures, and navigation are run in English, complex aerodynamic concepts, technical systems, and debriefs can easily be explained in German whenever needed to ensure complete confidence and zero stress.
Booking, Insurance & Terms
All Winds Adventures is operated by Swiss Alpine Adventure GmbH (Switzerland) and All Winds Adventures d.o.o. (Croatia), owner of s/y All Winds.
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant; by completing your booking, 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, passages, trails, and maritime events is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.
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