Hello, And Welcome Onboard.

We look forward to having you onboard and making your training with Yacht Sail Training a success!

THANK YOU FOR BOOKING With Yacht Sail training.

This page is to give you some packing tips, travel tips for your up and coming course.

YACHT SAIL TRAINING – Mainland Embarkation Packing Suggestions.

Embarkation Port: Please check your email for confirmation of port. this will be located within 20 minutes taxi from Split Airport

Embarkation / Disembarkation Dates & Times: Will also be detailed in your email correspondence

WE WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED:

GENERAL DETAILS & HEALTH DECLARATION FORMS

Forms Access Link: https://yachtsailtraining.com/student-area/

Password: YSTstudent

(2 forms per student required: General Details & Health Declaration)

PAYMENT FOR YOUR COURSE:

If you have not already done so and are struggling to make payment, please contact us:

MARINA ARRIVAL / OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Please make sure you arrive at the correct allocated marina as close to your embarkation time as possible, all taxi drivers on the mainland will be aware of the marina and there are links to the office locations also included in your booking emails.

The currency in Croatia is now in Euros.

Student check-in for mainland ports is generally 15:00hrs at your allocated office in the marina you have been allocated.
Paper work / Security Deposits – Will be completed on your arrival with your instructor in your allocated office.

Taxis on the mainland of Split / Trogir area can vary in price quite substantially. Croatia does have Uber taxis and Bolt Taxis so we do suggest downloading the Apps on your phone before arrival as you will then get the price before accepting the taxi alternatively there are buses from Split Airport, Split old town and trogir that will drop you reasonably close to the all the marinas in the area that we use.

If using Taxis on the mainland in Croatia, we recommend using Uber or Bolt as they are often half the price of local taxis – So download and register with the Uber app prior to the course. Sadly, Uber has not reached the islands of Croatia just yet.
Sadly we can not allow baggage to be dropped in advance of the meeting times as most of our mainland offices do not have the space to hold 100’s of suitcases, so please if required ask your hotel to hold them until you decide to head to your embarkation point.
All Mainland marinas do have parking facilities however please note for 1 weeks parking this can be as much as €100 (normally less) But we do advise to possibly consider alternative long stay parking and walk or take a taxi to the marina. Often you will find cheaper long stay parking options online in the same are as your allocated marina.

For RYA Day Skipper & RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Courses – Please bring with you 2 passport sized photo for your certificate.

The Yacht name you will be on will be confirmed closer to your start date via WhatsApp. (Please submit your WhatsApp number when completing your crew list information)

Group WhatsApp will be opened the night before you join your course and will also have your instructor in the group also. Note your instructor may still be busy with previous course so they may not be able to answer any questions immediately. However, the office will also be in the group, and we can answer any questions for you also. Feel free to message direct to the office also if it is anything more personal you don’t wish to share in the group.

If you require marina instructions / directions when you’re in Croatia, please either contact us through WhatsApp +44 (0) 7401 872 889 or by phone at +385 (0) 99 5244 402 to speak to one of Yacht Sail Training team

Some basics will be provided when joining your yacht but please be aware you will need to provision your own yacht inline with your booking agreement. You will find local shops in most ports you visit and also in the home port.

Float kitty / Boat Float: When joining the yacht we generally open boat kitty. To cover Provisions for and Marinas throughout your course. With Private courses this is not so necessary and clients can pay marinas and top up provisions as they go along in different ports.

The Boat Kitty: Your instructor if required will always obtain receipts for any payments he is required to make if for example you are away from the yacht and a mooring fee is required to be paid. (Note: the suggested boat float and provision purchasing are joint control of all students and instructor, our instructors are not picky with food and are happy to be flexible but will need fed throughout training). We suggest cooking family style onboard together at the same time. and in the evenings there are plenty of restaurants available in different ports and bays.

Evening meals are generally enjoyed ashore, but you are welcome to cook onboard if you all prefer, there are some amazing restaurants at every port and of course your welcome to cook for yourselves onboard also.

(Please note: Alcohol Should be kept to a minimum onboard and not during actual training).

If you have children onboard during the training, please make sure they are looked after. It is not the instructor’s responsibility to babysit them.

Many ports normally have several bakeries for breakfasts and local supermarkets within short walking distance to purchase enough provisions for the first couple of days once you all decide on your planned route and what you would like to eat.

WIFI will be available on the yacht throughout your training. However please refrain from sitting on your phone during training as it often puts other students off and the learning process will be slowed down.

As a company we use WhatsApp a lot – We do advise you to download it prior to the course as we will make a YST WhatsApp Training Group for your time onboard – This enables you to keep in touch with your instructor, share training information, photos, find the yacht etc…

It is always useful for catching up with the students ashore during an evening or if you remember you need something from a shop. Please make sure we have your correct WhatsApp Number.

If you don’t have WhatsApp and you are happy to download it – please email it once, you have downloaded it and we will add you to the YST Yacht WhatsApp Group in advance of your arrival.

CLOTHING / STORAGE / PACKING

We advise everyone to at least bring a warm jacket as it can get a little bit cool in the evenings or when out sailing. If this is also waterproof it is an advantage.

Early season (Feb – May) sailing and late sailing season (Sept – Dec) can often be cooler so we do advise to bring at least a couple of pairs of long trouser and a bit more layers.

Please use soft bags for luggage where possible as space is often limited onboard and hard-shell suitcases take up a lot of room onboard.

We do also get storms in Croatia, so a wet weather jacket is advisable in the early and late season. Just in case. If this is a sailing one great if not, any slightly waterproof jacket will suffice. Your instructor will have his own wet weather kit, if things really get wet then you can of course hide from the rain inside. The yacht does have a Bimini / Sun cover and spray dodger.

Swimwear is advised as there will be opportunities to swim and enjoy the week between training sessions if desired. (1 Hand Towel & 1 larger Shower Towel are provided per person) – We suggest brining a beach towel or a quick dry towel. Beach Towel Hire is possible from our office in marina Kanarija.

Bedding is provided onboard for all guests – if you require extras, please let us know before you arrive so we can prepare – there will be a fee to pay for extra bedding.

Paddle boards do not come as standard on YST yachts however if you do wish to have one onboard, we can arrange an ISUP – priced at €95 per course. This MUST be booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance – Please let us know in advance if you do wish to book one as availability is limited. If it is within 2 weeks drop us a email and we can try and work something out. There will be a returnable security deposit to be paid for this when joining (€150 – €250 normally)

Storage is limited in Marina’s. But there are some large storage lockers in the bow of the yacht for items you may not need access to every day.

Please bring your Theory course material if booked on Day Skipper / Coastal or Yacht master courses (Books and training charts). As they are often good to refer too during the week. There will be copies onboard but 1 between all students is often not enough.

RYA Yacht master Logbooks are available to purchase in advance of joining for mainland ports. If you decide you would like one and you did not add it when purchasing the course online then let us know and we can always sort something out. Priced at €15 and are great for keeping a record of your miles and qualifications ongoing. If you already purchase one when booking the course this will be already waiting for you on the yacht when you join. Your instructor will have it.

We have a good supply of practical course books for all courses onboard the yacht and enough for you each to use and read during training. We have chosen not to offer the Practical course books for free mainly as an eco-friendlier solution. You will find all books available as e-books through the RYA e-book website. https://www.rya.org.uk/shop/ebook-info

Please consider bringing a reusable drinks bottle with you for water. (Preferably something that is not glass, so it doesn’t smash while sailing. These are often very useful while on deck.

Please bring some non-marking shoes with you also if you have them. In the hotter summer months bare foot is often easier, but there are plenty of places to stub your toe on yachts, so shoes are advisable.

Shorts, Sun Cream, a hat that won’t blow away easily, sunglasses are all recommended items to bring with you also.

You will have time ashore on an evening on several islands, so we do advise to bring casual evening clothing for dinning in – Cooking onboard on an evening if preferred is also allowed.

Seasick tablets or other seasick remedies are often advised to bring as a precautionary measure onboard if you have suffered in the past.

COVID RESTRICTIONS / TRAVEL

Onboard we will do everything we can to keep sailing safe. We are either outside the majority of the time or hatches (Windows) onboard are open if we are below deck for training purposes.

Toilets / Showers onboard. Your instructor will advise if they all have holding tanks or not in your safety brief. (Mentioning Toilets… Please remember – Toilet paper and sanitary products go in the bin supplied NOT in the actual toilets onboard as it will block them) Un-blocking onboard toilets cost’s around €250 per toilet (Heads).

Please bring a face mask with you as when ashore on an evening you may be required to wear it when entering shops or indoors. – Updated 28/03/23 – These are no longer required but may be required if you need to use a pharmacy.

Feel free to wear face mask at all times if you wish.

If anyone feels unwell, please report it to your instructor immediately.

Please see the following links for further information on Covid policies in Croatia:

https://www.croatia.hr/en-GB/coronavirus-2019-ncov-q-and-a/ https://www.safestayincroatia.hr/en

Do not forget to check the country you are travelling from requirements before departing. As some require evidence of training or business at the destination country and also their own departure forms filled out in advance of arriving at the airport.

If you get stuck, please call your instructor (Details to follow separately closer to boarding date) (Mobile & WhatsApp) Who will already be in the marina.

Most of the marinas we use offer free wifi either int he cafes or the marina reception.

Yacht Sail Training Contact Details:

WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7401 872 889

Mobile: +385 (0) 99 5244 402

Mobile: +385 (0) 91 763 4261

Email: info@YachtSailTraining.com

Website: www.YachtSailTraining.com

Pre-Course Requirements can be found on the RYA website at the below link:

Follow This Link: Pre Course Requirements

We look forward to meeting you and spending a glorious time sailing the Dalmatian coast!

Any questions please get in touch.