Courses in Pula - Istria, Croatia
BOAT SKIPPER - B LICENCE
PULA
COURSE - BOAT SKIPPER B LICENCE
Operate sailing boats, motor boats or jet ski up to 30GT
- 250 EUR/Person (one on one Private)
- 200 EUR/Person (Groups up to 6)
- Pula
Languages: English, Croatian
- +385 (0) 91 413 0808
FAQ
What does the Boat Skipper B license allow me to operate?
The B Skipper License entitles you to operate both sailing boats and motorboats up to 30 GT. You are also permitted to operate yachts and jet-propelled vessels, with no engine power limitations.
What is the required age to obtain the B Skipper License?
The minimum age is 16 years, and it applies to Navigation Area III.
How long does the preparation and examination process take?
The complete process takes two days:
Day 1: One-day preparation course
Day 2: Category B Skipper exam (held in Croatia)
Do I receive study materials in advance?
Yes. You will receive Adrinaut Sailing course script via email before the training so you can prepare at your own pace.
Do you assist with paperwork and exam registration?
Absolutely. We handle all paperwork and register you for the exam with the Master’s Office in Pula.
What topics are covered in the B Skipper Course?
The course follows the official exam program and includes:
Maritime Navigation
Nautical charts, chart reading, plotting courses and distances
Coordinates, coastal navigation
Compass use, manuals, electronic navigation instruments
Engine & Safety
Internal combustion engines, engine systems
Fire safety procedures, pollution prevention
Regulations & Meteorology
Maritime regulations
Weather principles
Boat Handling
Boat types, stability, equipment
Ropes and knots, safety at sea
Docking, setting sail, anchoring, first aid
Collision Avoidance Rules
Navigation lights, day shapes, sound signals
Danger signals
Maneuvering under sail and power
Radio Communication
VHF and VHF DSC radio usage
Station documentation, call signs
Distress/urgency/safety procedures
Phonetic alphabet, GMDSS system
Who will be my instructor during the B Skipper Course?
Your instructor is an experienced professional skipper who has spent a lifetime at sea. With thousands of nautical miles behind him and years of teaching both beginners and advanced sailors, he provides clear explanations, calm guidance, and practical, hands-on training designed to build your confidence.
What makes your skipper credible and trustworthy?
Our skipper holds official Croatian maritime qualifications and has extensive real-world experience in sailing, offshore navigation, and vessel handling. He regularly prepares candidates for the B Skipper exam and understands exactly what the examiners expect. His training style is supportive, structured, and tailored to different learning levels.
How do I book my course dates?
It’s simple — just send us a WhatsApp message with your preferred dates, and we will arrange everything for you.
LEARN SAILING - First Sailing Steps
INTENSIVE COURSE
Step into the world of sailors
- Min.1 & Max. 8 people/boat
- Pula
- 8 hours/day
Languages: English, Croatian, Italian
- +385 91 4130808
TAILORED COURSE
Step into the world of sailors
- Min. 1 & Max. 8 people/boat
- Pula
- The course is custom-designed for your needs
Languages: English, Croatian, Italian
- +385 91 4130808
Your mentor is an experienced skipper and passionate local sailor, actively involved in regattas. You’ll learn through real on-the-water experience and receive a certificate at our mentor is an experienced skipper and passionate local sailor with active regatta experience. You will learn through real on-the-water practice, and upon completion, you will receive a certificate recognizing your achievement.he end to mark your achievement. Your mentor is an experienced skipper and a passionate local sailor who actively takes part in regattas. You’ll learn through real on-the-water experience — and at the end, you’ll receive a certificate to mark your achievement.
How complicated is sailing?
Sailing isn’t as complicated as many people imagine. With a good skipper and the right boat, your first experience can be smooth, safe, and enjoyable. The basics — steering, trimming sails, and understanding the wind — can be learned in just a few hours.
Of course, sailing can also be as deep and challenging as you want it to be. If you aim to skipper a yacht yourself, race in regattas, or sail across open seas, you’ll need more training, practice, and knowledge. That’s where structured courses and hands-on experience come in.
In short, sailing is simple to start, fun to learn, and endlessly rewarding to master.
ADVANCED Sailing Courses
PULA
COURSE - GET READY FOR REGATTAS
Feel secure on the regatta field with your boat or rented boat
SEPTEMBER - APRIL
- Min. 4 - Max. 8 people
- 4 hours
- Pula
Languages: English, Croatian
- +385 (0) 91 413 0808
CROATIA
PARTICIPATE ON REGATTAS
Experience the trill of regattas with two experienced sailors
SEPTEMBER - APRIL
- Min. 4 - Max. 7 people
- 1 - 3 days
- Adriatic
Languages: English, Croatian
- +385 (0) 91 413 0808