Skipper training with Pitter Yachtcharter – safe sailing from the start

With Pitter skipper training you combine hands on practice, experience and genuine sailing flair. Our courses bring together classic sailing instruction with practical training sessions. They are ideal for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge, gain confidence and take the next step as a skipper.

Classic skipper training, hands on and realistic

We offer a broad range of skipper training for monohulls and catamarans in spring and autumn. Alongside sail handling, anchoring and buoy work, the primary focus is on harbour manoeuvres, since minor damage most often occurs when time pressure rises.

Even experienced skippers can feel the strain when strong winds or weather changes set in. With only one or two weeks of sailing holiday per year it takes many years to build routine, unless you train with intent. This is where our training steps in, practical, realistic and always safety focused.

Catamaran skipper training, mastering the nuances of twin hulls

During catamaran training you learn how sailing, harbour manoeuvres, anchoring and buoy manoeuvres differ on two hulls. Particular emphasis is placed on handling two engines, precise berthing and unberthing in confined spaces, and the safe setting and dousing of sails. Once you master this different approach you gain confidence, routine and comfort for every cruise.

Tailored, flexible and customer focused

Whether by the berth or as a private crew, all Pitter skipper training in Croatia can be booked in a tailored and flexible way. Many groups of friends choose a spring course to prepare together for their summer holiday. Others prefer autumn to round off the season with a blend of sport and learning, or to build targeted skills after a first cruise.

Tip: If you would like to train together as a group, we are happy to prepare an individual quote tailored to your preferences and dates. This ensures each skipper training becomes a valuable experience, practical, team focused and perfectly aligned with your sailing goals.

Training cruise, a full week of practice

Our training cruise is based on classic skipper training. It spans an entire week and covers all the skills required to plan and conduct a multi day sailing cruise independently.

This course blends theory and practice within a real sailing cruise. It is ideal for skippers, future skippers and crew members who wish to operate as a well tuned team.

Under real world conditions, participants learn:

• how to plan daily legs,
• how to factor wind and weather into route planning,
• and how to lead the crew efficiently.

Beyond navigation and manoeuvres, the focus also lies on teamwork on board. The result is a practical combination of solid instruction, valuable routine and shared sailing experience. It is the ideal foundation for enjoying future cruises with ease, safety and an even greater joy of sailing.

Training cruise with regatta participation, the sporting challenge

As the organiser of numerous regattas, we also offer dedicated regatta training. These courses prepare skippers and crews for regatta participation in the best possible way. Sailors without their own crew also have the chance to get a taste of regatta racing.

This special training focuses on active racing within the fleet. After a short preparation session, where crew and skipper team tune in with one another, it is time to head to the race course. Two experienced skipper coaches accompany the crew on board. One concentrates on tactics and sail trim, the other on manoeuvres, safety and crew coordination. This enables learning, analysis and immediate implementation in a practical way under real yet controlled conditions.

This regatta training cruise is intensive, instructive and exhilarating. It provides ideal learning conditions. You race within the real fleet, apply what you have learned under competitive pressure and experience a challenge that is both physically and mentally demanding.

The training alternates between Pitter organised regattas, the Offshore Challenge and the Croatia Coast Cup. You will learn to make quick decisions, execute precise sail trim and think tactically. Every regatta training cruise becomes an unforgettable experience that blends practice, team spirit and sporting ambition.

Success as a team, the skipper training crew at the Offshore Challenge

At this year’s Offshore Challenge from 11 to 17 October 2025, the team secured 4th place in the One Design class Bavaria Cruiser 46, a strong testament to teamwork, skill and passion for sailing. Our heartfelt congratulations.

Join the next course and grow beyond your limits together with your crew. The programme is enriched with valuable tips and tricks from seasoned professionals, delivered in a practical, tailored and customer focused way.

Partnerships for even greater variety

FB2 training, skipper training, practice and themed cruises

Our skipper training currently takes place primarily in Biograd. To expand our offering we collaborate with selected partners such as Golden Waters. Together we offer complementary skipper training and themed cruises from our Polesana base in Pula in Istria, as well as in eastern Austria. All courses are delivered with Pitter Yachtcharter’s customary high standards of quality and service.

Our available training locations

Skipper and training cruises are held at several locations including:

• Biograd, Marina Kornati (Croatia), Pitter Yachtcharter
• Pula, Marina Polesana (Croatia), Golden Waters

Why choose skipper training with Pitter Yachtcharter?

Quality, safety and experience

From the very beginning at Pitter Yachtcharter we have placed great value on practical instruction, safety and quality. Our skipper training has been part of our portfolio from the start and is now a core element of our philosophy of preparing sailors for their own cruises in the best possible way.

• Experience at your side: Our courses are led by seasoned professionals who share knowledge along with years of sailing practice and genuine passion.
• Quality over quantity: We take time for each participant and shape the content flexibly and individually, so that you step on board after the training with more routine, confidence and self assurance.
• Practical and versatile: Topics such as harbour manoeuvres, anchoring, buoy work, sail trim, safety on board and crew leadership are naturally part of the programme. You benefit from a course that blends authentic sailing flair with solid instruction.

Conclusion

Whether you wish to enhance your skills on a sailing yacht or a catamaran, or prepare for a multi day cruise, we offer tailored training programmes that combine theory and practice. With experienced coaches and real world conditions you will be perfectly prepared for your next sailing adventure.

Come aboard, we look forward to welcoming you.