FB2 Sailing Course & Exam Training Cruise

Your Route to the FB2 Licence with Golden Waters & Pitter Yachtcharter

Would you like to skipper a sailing yacht independently and take your sailing skills to a professional level? With the FB2 sailing licence, you gain the official qualification to operate sailing yachts and motor yachts in coastal waters up to 20 nautical miles offshore.

Golden Waters offers a comprehensive FB2 programme covering theory, practical training and examination.

Your benefits:

• FB2 theory training in Vienna or at Lake Neusiedl
• intensive practical preparation at sea
• exam sailing in Croatia
• training with experienced skippers
• small groups for maximum learning success

Start your journey to the FB2 sailing licence today and fulfil your dream of life as a skipper.

What Is the FB2 Sailing Licence?

The FB2 (Fahrtbereich 2) is one of the most important sailing licences in European yachting and one of the most popular qualifications for aspiring skippers.

With an FB2 licence, you may:

• operate sailing yachts and motor yachts independently
• take over charter yachts in the Mediterranean
• sail up to 20 nautical miles from the coast

The FB2 is regarded as an internationally recognised qualification and is considered a standard requirement by many charter companies.

It is therefore ideal for anyone who wants to:

• charter a yacht
• be their own skipper
• gain greater confidence and competence on the water
• deepen their passion for sailing

FB2 Sailing Course: What You Will Learn

The FB2 programme gives you the knowledge and skills required to operate a yacht safely and responsibly.

Navigation

You will learn how to plan and set your course with confidence:

• chartwork and course calculations
• working with nautical charts
• GPS and electronic navigation
• radar fundamentals
• position fixing at sea

Seamanship

The foundations of safe sailing:

• knots and line handling
• procedures in emergency situations
• safety rules on board
• crew management
• preparing for a sailing trip

Meteorology

How to read and interpret weather conditions correctly:

• wind and pressure systems
• recognising weather developments
• understanding weather reports
• making sound decisions for safe passages

Engine and Technical Knowledge

Engine knowledge is also essential for skippers:

• the structure of a boat engine
• maintenance and inspection
• identifying typical faults
• understanding onboard systems

Practical Training at Sea

During your practical training, you will practise all key manoeuvres:

• tacking and gybing
• sail trim
• harbour manoeuvres
• departing and docking
• man overboard manoeuvres
• navigation under real conditions

Your FB2 Sailing Licence in Three Steps

The programme is clearly structured and guides you step by step towards the exam.

1) Theory Training in Austria

The theoretical part of the programme is delivered by our partner Golden Waters, an established sailing school in Austria.

Course locations:

• Vienna
• Lake Neusiedl

FB2 Exam Sailing in Pula

The exam sailing trip is the highlight of your training and prepares you specifically for the practical FB2 examination. Together with experienced skippers, you will practise all exam relevant manoeuvres and sailing techniques before the official examination takes place on board.

During the trip, you will practise, among other things:

• safe sailing under exam conditions
• harbour manoeuvres and docking
• navigation exercises
• man overboard manoeuvres
• sail trim and wind strategy

The exam sailing trip takes place in Pula, Croatia, on a modern sailing yacht.

You can find dates and booking options here:

Also Suitable for Crew Members Not Taking the Exam

The exam sailing trip can also be booked without the intention of taking the exam.

If you would like to improve your sailing skills or simply experience an intensive training week at sea, you are welcome to join as a crew member.

You will benefit from:

• intensive sailing training
• practical knowledge from experienced skippers
• real manoeuvring situations
• valuable experience at sea

Ready to skipper yourself instead of only sailing along?

Our skipper training courses prepare you for your own sailing holiday with practical, intensive instruction, ideal for both beginners and more experienced sailors.

Why Choose FB2 Training with Golden Waters & Pitter Yachtcharter?

The combination of a sailing school and a charter company gives you especially practical, real world training.

Training with Experienced Sailing Professionals

Golden Waters is one of Austria’s established sailing schools and offers many years of experience in training skippers.

Practical Experience on Modern Sailing Yachts

The exam sailing trip takes place on a Dufour 470 Performance, a modern yacht equipped to professional standards.

Experience from Thousands of Charter Trips

With Pitter Yachtcharter, you have one of the largest charter providers in the Mediterranean by your side.
Our trainers know exactly which skills you truly need as a skipper in real life.

Small Groups, Maximum Learning Success

With a maximum of 6 participants per trip, we ensure intensive training and personal support.

Who Is the FB2 Sailing Course Suitable For?

The FB2 sailing course is ideal for:

• sailing enthusiasts who are new to the sport
• future skippers
• charter clients who would like to operate a yacht themselves
• sailors with some initial experience
• anyone wishing to professionalise their sailing skills

Start Your FB2 Training Now!

With theory in Austria and practical training at sea, you receive a comprehensive sailing education.

Start your journey to the FB2 sailing licence today and experience sailing from a whole new perspective.