AYC Skipper Course

3-Day Skipper Course

Course Content
The AYC 3-Day Skipper Course provides you with a solid introduction to navigation, meteorology, and the basics of seamanship. It is mandatory and required that you read the AYC Skipper Training Manual prior to taking the test. The course takes place onboard one of our yachts (10m to 16m) to help you familiarize yourself as much as possible with the conditions on a sailing boat.

Practical Content

The AYC Skipper Course includes an assessment of the practical handling of the boat, followed by a brief review of your knowledge of navigation and collision regulations, as well as the recognition and correct interpretation of warning signs. The goal of the course is to teach you pilotage, navigation, seamanship, and boat handling to a level where anyone can safely operate a yacht during daylight hours. The minimum age to obtain a Croatian B-license is 16 years!

Theoretical Content

Meteorology, Navigation, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, Engine Knowledge, Seamanship Skills, Radio Training

Training Cost: EUR 510,00 per person (price for a 3-day course including accommodation onboard and all charter costs – the visitor's tax and fee for the Croatian Harbor Master's exam are not included!)

The exam for the AYC Skipper Course offered here can be taken at any authorized harbor master's office. Our guests can take the exam in Šibenik (the exam date is set by AYC and takes place at the end of the 3-day Skipper Course).

Requirements for the Exam and Issuance of the Croatian B-License: