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Skipper Academy
Skipper Academy
SailWeek Skipper Academy offers an intensive one- or two-week training course for beginners and advanced/certified skippers. After finishing the academy, an individual can start a new career and become a SailWeek skipper.
Which opportunities will I have after successfully finishing SWC Academy?
Minimum four weeks of work for SailWeek
Earn from 450 to 940€ per week plus tip *
Accomodation and meals provided
Sail yachts and catamarans from 40 to 64 feet length
* Read more details about our Pay Scheme.
Which course is the right course for me?
BEGGINER
- No sailing experience needed
- Two separate weeks of training
- Learn all the basics of sailing and docking
- To start sailing career or just to gain knowledge
- Ready for a new challenge
ADVANCED
- Previous sailing experience
- Internationally recognised license already obtained
- One-week intense training
- Fast paced learning
- Take your career to the next level
CATAMARAN
- Have previous sailing experience on monohulls
- Internationally recognised license already obtained
- One-week intense training
- The start of catamaran career
BEGINNER
ADVANCED
CATAMARAN
Beginner Course
2024 Dates & Pricing coming soon
| CROATIA | |
| 1 – 8 April AND 22 – 29 April |
CLOSED |
| 8 – 15 April AND 29 April – 6 May |
CLOSED |
Course price for 2023: €1500
Location: Central Dalmatia (Split region)
Payment plan: 3 instalments
- €150 (48h after getting your confirmation mail)
- €600 (35 days after the first payment)
- €750 (30 days before the course)
Last-minute applications are considered all the applications within 30 days before the course.
For applications made within 30 days before the course, the total amount is due when applying.
Requirements
- Assumed knowledge: none or basic
- License: No license required
- Minimum age: 18
- Language skills: Fluent in English
- Minimum duration: 14 days (two separate weeks)
Course summary
- Know your boat (maritime terms and parts of a boat)
- The basics of sailing
- Ropework and nautical nodes
- Springs and anchors
- General seamanship
- Maneuvering the boat
- Docking and anchoring
- Terrestrial navigation
- The basic of Meteorology
- Safety awareness
- First aid
- VHF Radio
- Communication skills and teamwork
- Preparation for the tour
Evaluation
During the week we will be monitoring your behavior patterns, work ethic, attitude and people skills, not only how you handle the boat.
After finishing the week-long training your knowledge and skills will be evaluated by one of our sailing instructors.
Note: To maintain objectivity, the sailing instructor who evaluates your skills and knowledge is not the instructor who guided you through the academy program.
After finishing the week-long training your knowledge and skills will be evaluated by one of our sailing instructors.
Note: To maintain objectivity, the sailing instructor who evaluates your skills and knowledge is not the instructor who guided you through the academy program.
The Goal/Outcome
Our Goal is to turn you into a professional and well trained skipper. Not only with the ability the maneuver and sail a boat with great communication skills and confidence in your skipper skills.
We are certain that the end of this course you will be able to:
- Skipper a boat by day in coastal regions
- Know how to dock a boat
- Know how to anchor a boat
- Skipper a boat under sails
- Fix minor mechanical problems
- Use VHF radio
GET CERTIFIED
To work as a SailWeek skipper you need to obtain an international license and after this course you will be ready to do so.
You can either:
- Take the test in your own country
- Take the test in Croatia through our partner
Advanced Course
2023 Dates & Pricing
| CROATIA | |
| 15 – 22 April | OPEN |
| GREECE | |
| 13 – 20 May | OPEN |
Course price for 2023: €900
Location:
● 15 – 22 April 23, Central Dalmatia (Split region)
● 13 – 20 May 23, Greece (Athens region)
● 15 – 22 April 23, Central Dalmatia (Split region)
● 13 – 20 May 23, Greece (Athens region)
Payment plan: 3 instalments
- €90 (48 hours after getting your confirmation mail)
- €360 (35 days after the first payment)
- €450 (30 days before the course)
Last-minute application are considered all the application within 30 days before the course.
For applications made within 30 days before the course, the total amount is due when making a application.
Requirements
-
To attend this course you have to have one of the internationally recognised sailing qualifications.
This is not a beginners course! You should be comfortable handling a yacht in any weather condition.
Please check here for valid accepted sailing licence. - Assumed knowledge: One of the above licences is required to attend Advanced SailWeek Academy course
- Minimum age: 18
- Language skills: Fluent in English
- Minimum duration: 7 days
- Location: Central Dalmatia (Split region)
Course summary
- Advanced Seamanship skills
- Maneuvering the boat in narrow areas
- Docking and anchoring during windy situations
- Minor individual motor repairs
- Advanced navigation
- Meteorology
- Safety awareness and signals
- MOB exercises
- Boat rescue exercise
- First aid
- Advanced sailing and sails trimming
- Sailing regattas
- Creating line and circle rafts
- Communication skills
- Crew handling
- Guest management
- Preparation for the tour
- Introduction to the locations and Local tours
Evaluation
During the week we will be monitoring your behavior patterns, work ethic, attitude and people skills, not only how you handle the boat.
After finishing the week-long training your knowledge and skills will be evaluated by one of our sailing instructors.
Note: To maintain objectivity, the sailing instructor who evaluates your skills and knowledge is not the instructor who guided you through the academy program.
After finishing the week-long training your knowledge and skills will be evaluated by one of our sailing instructors.
Note: To maintain objectivity, the sailing instructor who evaluates your skills and knowledge is not the instructor who guided you through the academy program.
The Goal/Outcome
During this Advanced course we want to make you from leisure skipper into a professional skipper, turning your weaknesses into your strengths. You will gain experience needed to work in the nautical industry through more complex navigation exercises.
Our Goal is to turn you into a professional and well trained skipper. Not only with the ability the maneuver and sail a boat but also have great communication with guests and be confident in yourselves and your ability as a skipper.
We are certain by the end of this course you will be able to:
Our Goal is to turn you into a professional and well trained skipper. Not only with the ability the maneuver and sail a boat but also have great communication with guests and be confident in yourselves and your ability as a skipper.
We are certain by the end of this course you will be able to:
- Skipper a boat by in coastal regions of Mediterranean, Baltic or non-tidal waters
- Handle a boat in all weather conditions
- Sail a boat at a high standard
Catamaran Course
2023 Dates & Pricing
| CROATIA | |
| 15 – 22 April | OPEN |
Course price for 2023: €1100
Location: Central Dalmatia (Split region)
Payment plan: 3 instalments
- €110 (48 hours after getting your confirmation mail)
- €440 (35 days after the first payment)
- €550 (30 days before the course)
Last-minute application are considered all the application within 30 days before the course.
For applications made within 30 days before the course, the total amount is due when making a application.
Requirements
-
To attend this course you have to have one of the internationally recognised sailing qualifications.
This is not a beginners course! You should be comfortable handling a yacht in any weather condition.
Please check here for valid accepted sailing licence. - Assumed knowledge: Please check Licenses needed to attend Advanced SailWeek Academy course
- Minimum age: 18
- Language skills: Fluent in English
- Minimum duration: 7 days
- Location: Central Dalmatia (Split region)
Course summary
- Advanced Seamanship skills
- Maneuvering a catamaran
- Two engine maneuvering in narrow spaces
- Sailing a catamaran
- Docking and anchoring a catamaran
- Docking and anchoring during windy situation
- Minor individual motor repairs
- Advanced navigation
- Meteorology
- Safety awareness and signals
- MOB exercises
- Boat rescue exercise
- First aid
- Advanced sailing and sails trimming
- Sailing regattas
- Creating line and circle rafts
- Communication skills
- Crew handling
- Guest management
- Preparation for the tour
- Introduction to the locations and Local tours
Evaluation
During the week we will be monitoring your behavior patterns, work ethic, attitude and people skills, not only how you handle the boat.
After finishing the week-long training your knowledge and skills will be evaluated by one of our sailing instructors.
Note: To maintain objectivity, the sailing instructor who evaluates your skills and knowledge is not the instructor who guided you through the academy program.
After finishing the week-long training your knowledge and skills will be evaluated by one of our sailing instructors.
Note: To maintain objectivity, the sailing instructor who evaluates your skills and knowledge is not the instructor who guided you through the academy program.
The Goal/Outcome
To work as a SailWeek skipper you need to obtain an international license and after this course you will be ready to do so.
You can either:
- Take the test in your own country
- Take the test in Croatia through our partner
What's Included
- 7/14 days of sailing in Croatia
- Accommodation aboard the sailboat
- Sheets, blankets and towels
- RYA Professional Sailing instructor
- Course materials & SailWeek skipper handbook
- Fuel for the boat & marina fees
- Tourist tax & end final boat cleaning
Additional Costs
- Travel expenses to Split, Croatia or Athens, Greece
- Transport to the marina
- Food and drinks for a week
- A group dinner ashore halfway through the week
USEFUL LINKS
● Check out the frequently asked questions
FAQPay Scheme
● Learn about earning
Pay schemeAccepted Licenses** for Advanced and Catamaran courses
Sail & Work
For the candidates who successfully finish SailWeek Skipper Academy we promise at least four weeks of work for SailWeek. During those weeks you'll get the opportunity to show us everything you learned through the Academy.
After that, based on the demand and overall skills, you'll may get offered more work from SailWeek.
Skippers operate as freelance contractors and can accept or reject any work we offer.
After that, based on the demand and overall skills, you'll may get offered more work from SailWeek.
Skippers operate as freelance contractors and can accept or reject any work we offer.
- Minimum 4 weeks of work for SailWeek
- All living expenses paid while working
- Earn up to €940 + tip per week
- Sailing yachts from 40 to 64 feet
Disclaimer:
We guarantee 4 weeks of work with SailWeek after you successfully finish the course.
Please note:
- Not all the four working weeks are guaranteed to be in the same year, this depends on the booking situation
- Based on the demand and overall skills, you may get offered more work from SailWeek
- Skippers operate as freelance contractors and can accept or reject any work we offer
- If the skipper is not performing up to standards, we reserve the right to end the working agreement
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SailWeek Academy is the part of SailWeek Ltd. whose registered office is located at 2nd Floor, Nucleus House, 2 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond TW9 2JA, United Kingdom.
SailWeek Academy is the part of SailWeek Ltd. whose registered office is located at 2nd Floor, Nucleus House, 2 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond TW9 2JA, United Kingdom.