| country: | Croatia |
| departures: | 2009: 24 Oct |
| price: | From €630 (7 days) excluding flights |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Hvar - one of the most beautiful islands in Croatia, attractive bay Stiniva, spacious jetty for learning mooring and manoeuvring with the boat, quiet beach for spending free moments, are just some of the arguments why to choose our sailing school.
The elementary sailing course programme consists of the essential knowledge and skills you can acquire on sailing. During the course the theoretical skills of the sailing essentials, the sail aerodynamics, navigation skills, manoeuvring with engine and sails, safety on the sea, etc. are acquired. Full immersion beginners class is something more than just learning the technique of sailing. You would live by the sea and with the sea…
Besides sailing we will teach you about “living on the sea”, fishing, cooking traditional meals, all in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere.
The elementary sailing course programme consists of the essential knowledge and skills you can acquire on sailing. During the course the theoretical skills of the sailing essentials, the sail aerodynamics, navigation skills, manoeuvring with engine and sails, safety on the sea, etc. are acquired. Full immersion beginners class is something more than just learning the technique of sailing. You would live by the sea and with the sea…
Besides sailing we will teach you about “living on the sea”, fishing, cooking traditional meals, all in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Meeting in Hvar in our travel agency. Getting to know other participants and instructors. Going to Stiniva and getting accommodation there. Introductory lecture, handing out manuals. Going to the sea, familiarizing with the elementary terminology. Dinner |
| Day 2: | Theory – bases of sailing, directions in relation to wind – knot practicing. Snack before going to the sea. Going to the sea, sailing directions – sailing in side wind and into the wind. Folding of sails and putting sailing equipment in order. Dinner. |
| Day 3: | Theory – bases of sailing, directions in relation to wind – knot practicing. Snack before going to the sea. Going to the sea, sailing directions – exercising on the sea. Folding of sails and putting sailing equipment in order. Dinner. |
| Day 4: | Theory – sail boat manoeuvring. Snack before going to the sea. Going to the sea, practicing in marina, mooring + rescue from the water. Folding of sails and putting sailing equipment in order. Dinner |
| Day 5: | Theory – bases of navigation and meteorology. Going to the sea, navigational sailing to the island of Vis. Night in Vis or Komiža (or some other optional destination) |
| Day 6: | Sailing. Return to Stiniva. Farewell dinner and diploma presentation |
| Day 7: | Departure |
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
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We employ local guides. Beside the fact that this kind of employment brings benefits to the local community, local guides are very familiar with the area and they know local people. We direct our travellers to local private accommodation providers. Overnight in private accommodation enhances the visitors' experience, since they get an opportunity to be welcomed by a local host and thus get better insight in everyday life of local people on Croatian islands. Also, in this way our travellers are contributing to the local economy. While on tours we stop for a lunch in local restaurants. Thus the guests have an opportunity to taste some of the typical specialties of the region and at the same time help the local economy.
You will stay with local family and you will prepare your meals together with the owner. We will buy groceries from local fisherman and local market where you can buy vegetables produced by local producers. All our guides are aware of their surrounding and they are constantly providing the travellers with suggestions of how to minimize potential negative impacts to the environment and marine ecosystems. We always collect our litter and encourage people to help us collecting litter from beaches and other beautiful places we visit. Our guides emphasize on the importance of leaving the environment as it is. We observe nature but we do not disturb it. We choose our activities because of the minimum impact they have on the nature. While sailing we use only power of the wind, for kayaking and walking we use our body and muscles – our strength. We do not cause any form of air or water pollution and we try not to produce noise that could be disturbing for marine or wildlife. Sailing itself is one of the most environmental friendly ways of travelling. We use sails as much as possible and try to minimize motoring. As we understand the importance of conserving marine environments for future generations, you will also learn how to help conserve the unspoiled locations we all love to sail in. We will teach you what to do with litter, waste waters and black tanks from the boats. |
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