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Sailing Courses

  • 06-12-2005 12:02PM
    #1
    Culchie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,047 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I was thinking of taking part in a week long sailing school holiday in Croatia next year with a tour operator based here.

    Would you experts recommend these courses?

    I've no experience of sailing at all (a little white water rafting)


Comments

  • #2
    Spinnaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭Spinnaker


    Hmmm.. Well you will have a nice holiday. I haven't sailed in Croatia.

    A good barometer is to check what qualification would be delivered. RYA qualifications are offered worldwide and highly regulated.

    Try to take a competent crew course before you go and then aim at getting a day skipper qualification while you are there

    more at www.rya.org.uk/training/courses.asp

    Spin


  • #3
    Western Cruiser
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 37 ✭Western Cruiser


    I agree ! RYA and ISA courses qualify for International Certificates of Competency.

    Another option is to train here and go on a practice holiday in Croatia.

    I think that Concorde Travel have an arrangement with some of the ISA Traning Schools here


  • #4
    DIRTY69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭DIRTY69


    I've only heard good things on this subject. A friend of mine was there a few years ago...lapping up the atmosphere to be had on the adriatic sea. And then decided to go back again! Other people who I know who are involved massivly in sailing sailed in similar areas and also truely loved the experience. I couldnt tell you the specifics in regards locations or places to go to for the best courses, but I've been told its a fantastic area for it.


  • #5
    Rainy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭Rainy


    Try DunLaoghaire Sail Training. Jim there runs fantastic competent crew courses on the most wonderful 38 foot yacht. Highly recommended before you go to Croatia. I did a course with him before I went and I'm glad I did. He must be one of Ireland's most experienced navigators and I learnt so much for him. His course prices are really reasonable also. Enjoy Croatia. Sailing holidays are the best. The ISA should give you Jim's number.


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