Beginner Sailing Course
A hands-on course for people who want to learn to sail from the very beginning. You will get to know the boat, the wind, the sails and the basic manoeuvres through real work at sea, and spend two nights aboard the Hanse 430 as part of the experience.
Duration
3 days · Friday – Sunday
Experience
Not required
Boat
Hanse 430
Accommodation
2 nights aboard
Group
5 participants
Departure
ACI Marina Pula
Programme content
What we do on board.
01
The boat and safety
We go through the main parts of the boat, the safety equipment, how to move around on board and how the crew is organised before we leave the dock.
02
Helm, wind and course
You learn how the boat responds to the helm and the wind, how to hold a course, and how the course relates to the position of the sails.
03
Sail handling
Hoisting, dropping and basic trimming of the sails. Every participant takes an active part — the point is to do the work, not to watch the instructor.
04
Basic manoeuvres
We practise the basic manoeuvres under sail and how the crew is organised, so you understand what happens on board before, during and after each one.
05
Life aboard
You spend two nights aboard the Hanse 430. Alongside the sailing itself you get to know how the space works and what daily life on a sailboat is like.
Schedule and conditions
3 days · Friday – Sunday · Maximum 5 participants
The programme normally runs from approximately 09:00 to 17:00 each day. The daily schedule may be adjusted to the weather and to the sailing programme.
The minimum age is 16. Participants under 18 need the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Departure: ACI Marina Pula · Languages: Croatian · English · Italian
Price
What's included.
✓Three-day beginner sailing course
✓Use of the Hanse 430 sailboat
✓Instructor Ivan Radolović
✓Hands-on practice at sea
✓Use of sailing equipment
✓Use of safety equipment
✓All costs of running the programme
✓Two nights aboard the Hanse 430
Not included: Food and drinks. There are no other additional costs for running the programme.
Payment
How payment works.
Once we confirm that your chosen date is available, 50% of the total price is paid by bank transfer to secure your place.
The first payment is 225 € per person.
The remaining 225 € per person is paid at the end of the programme.
The total price is 450 € per person.
No payment is taken through the website. You receive the bank details in our correspondence once availability is confirmed.
Cancellation
If your plans change.
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, or you may move to another available date.
If you cancel less than 7 days before the programme starts, the first payment of 50% of the total price is non-refundable. Date changes are not possible less than 7 days before the start.
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.
What to bring
Pack this.
✓Comfortable sportswear
✓A windbreaker or light waterproof jacket
✓Suitable footwear
✓A cap or hat
✓Sunglasses
✓Sunscreen
✓A change of clothes
✓Personal items for the overnight stay
Who runs the programme
Your instructor.
Instructor
Ivan Radolović
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.
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