Beginner · Advanced · Regattas
A hands-on sailing school in Pula for complete beginners and for sailors ready to move up a level. We teach at sea, on boats matched to the programme — from the Hanse 430 for the beginner course to a racing sailboat for advanced training.
Accommodation is included in the beginner and advanced courses.
Courses
Start from scratch, sharpen the sailing you already know, or join a racing crew. Choose the programme that matches your experience and your goal.
Beginner
For complete beginners and anyone who wants to learn the basics of sailing through real practice at sea. Get to know the boat, the sails, the wind, the basic manoeuvres and life aboard — no previous experience needed.
450 €
Advanced
For sailors who already have experience and want to raise their level properly. The training runs on a racing sailboat and covers advanced sail handling, trim and crew organisation.
Apartment accommodation included.
550 €
Regattas
Experience sailing where everything you have learned comes together. Join the crew for selected regattas, see how a crew works under pressure and live a real race day at sea.
200 €
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Learn the basics
Beginner course
02
Move up a level
Advanced course
03
Put it to work
Regatta
How we teach
Our programmes are built around real work on board. We connect the theory to what is happening at sea right then, and the aim is not only to understand what needs doing — it is to be able to do it yourself, safely.
01
Before the first manoeuvre we go through the boat, the equipment, the basic safety rules and the roles on board.
02
The more time you spend on the helm and handling sails, the faster you develop a feel for the boat and the wind.
03
We practise until the steps make sense and feel natural — not just until you get them right once.
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The goal is that you know what you are doing, why you are doing it, and how to react when conditions at sea are less than ideal.
Accommodation
Our courses are meant to be an experience, not just a few hours at sea. That is why accommodation is included in the beginner and advanced courses — two nights aboard the Hanse 430, or two nights in an apartment.
Beginner
2 nights aboard the Hanse 430
Advanced
2 nights in an apartment
Regattas
One-day programme · no accommodation
Boats
The beginner and advanced courses do not have the same goal, so they are not run on the same type of boat. For beginners we use a spacious cruising yacht, while the advanced programme is built around a racing sailboat and more demanding sail handling.
Beginner course
A spacious yacht on which participants learn boat handling, sail work and life on board. Two nights aboard are included in the beginner programme.
Advanced course
A boat built for livelier sailing and real crew work. We use the mainsail and headsails, plus the spinnaker, drifter and gennaker.
The team
The courses are run by Ivan and Boris Radolović — sailors with real experience on the water. The focus is not on lectures ashore, but on every participant taking an active part in handling the boat and working as crew, in groups of no more than 5.
Instructor · skipper
Ivan Radolović grew up around sailing and developed his sailing knowledge alongside Boris Radolović. He is an experienced skipper with hands-on experience of handling sailboats and working at sea. At Pula Sailing School he runs the beginner programme and works with Boris on the advanced course.
Instructor · racing
Boris Radolović is one of the most experienced racing sailors in Pula, with more than 50 years at sea. For decades he has raced across the Adriatic and the Mediterranean, including demanding offshore and double-handed events. His Canarino Furioso became a well-known name in Croatian yacht racing. At Pula Sailing School he passes on that experience to participants of the advanced programme.
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Prices and dates
Each programme has a clearly defined price and a list of what it covers. The accommodation that belongs to a programme is already in the price — two nights aboard for the beginner course, two nights in an apartment for the advanced course. Regattas are a one-day programme without accommodation.
What's included
✓Hands-on sailing programme at sea
✓A boat matched to the chosen programme
✓Instructor / programme leader
✓Sailing and safety equipment
✓All costs of running the programme
✓Accommodation on the beginner and advanced courses
Food and drinks are not included. What each programme covers is listed on the page of that course or regatta.
Beginner Sailing Course
450 €
Advanced Sailing Course
550 €
Regattas
200 €
Prices are per person. Once we confirm that your chosen date is available, 50% of the total is paid by bank transfer to secure your place, and the remaining 50% is paid at the end of the programme.
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Frequently asked
For the beginner course you need no previous experience at all. The advanced course is intended only for people who already have sailing experience. Previous sailing experience is also required to join a regatta.
Our programmes are not courses for obtaining a national boat licence. The focus is on practical sailing and on building real skills on board.
The beginner and advanced courses run for three days, Friday to Sunday. The programme normally runs from approximately 09:00 to 17:00 each day, and the daily schedule may be adjusted to the weather and to the sailing programme. Regattas are a one-day programme.
The beginner course includes two nights aboard the Hanse 430. The advanced course includes two nights in an apartment. Regattas are a one-day programme and do not include accommodation.
The beginner programme runs on the Hanse 430. For the advanced programme and for regattas we use a racing sailboat, suited to more demanding sail handling and to organising a racing crew.
Alongside the usual work with the mainsail and headsails, the advanced programme includes handling the spinnaker, the drifter and the gennaker.
The minimum age is 16. Participants under 18 need the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
We always adapt the programme to the real conditions at sea. If conditions do not allow a planned part of the course to be run safely, its schedule or content can be adjusted. The safety of the crew always comes first.
If the programme cannot go ahead because of weather or safety conditions, you may choose another available date or a full refund of the amount paid.
Choose a programme and, if one is listed, your preferred date, then send an inquiry through the contact form. Once we have checked availability we will get back to you with confirmation and everything you need for the arrangements.
Once we confirm that your chosen date is available, 50% of the total price is paid by bank transfer to secure your place. The remaining 50% is paid at the end of the programme.
Cancellations and date changes are possible no later than 7 days before the programme starts. If you cancel at least 7 days in advance you are entitled to a full refund of everything paid so far. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start, the first 50% of the total price is not refunded and the date can no longer be changed.
Pick the programme that matches your experience and spend a few days learning, sailing and living by the sea.
Contact
If you have never sailed, start with the beginner course. If you already know the basics and want to progress on a racing sailboat, look at the advanced programme. For real racing experience, see the open regattas. If you are still unsure, tell us how much you have sailed so far and we will help you choose.
Phone
+385 91 939 0213
info@pulaboats.com
Where we are
Pula
Departure points
ACI Marina Pula · Marina Veruda
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