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One-day Sailing Course Pula

Your First Sailing Steps From Pula

Tour details

Start time

8:45 and 13:30

Duration

11 Hours

Group

6 People

Intro

Learn to Sail in One Day from Pula

Spend 11 hours on the Adriatic learning the basics of sailing with a local skipper. The One-Day Sailing Course Pula starts from Marina Polesana, follows the calm waters near the Brijuni Islands, and gives you real time at the wheel. You sail, you swim, you learn by doing.

The One-Day Sailing Course Pula is fully private. Your skipper shows you how to read the wind, raise the sails, hold the wheel, and steer the yacht in calm bays. You learn step by step, at your own pace, with time to stop for a swim or snorkel whenever you feel like it.

The course is open to everyone aged 15 and up, with no sailing experience needed. By the end of the day, you will know how a yacht works, you will have handled it yourself, and you will know if sailing is for you. We do not issue a certificate, but the confidence you take home is the point.

Highlights

Private Course, Up to 6 Guests
11 Hours of Sailing & Learning
Local Skipper as Instructor
Hands-on Sailing Lessons
Swim & Snorkel Stops Included
Included Drinks & Istrian Tapas
All Equipment Provided
Free Cancellation 24h Before
Optional Transfer to Marina

Itenerary

What's Included in the One-Day Sailing Course Pula

Weekend Sailing in Pula

Summary

Arrive at Marina Polesana 15 minutes before our 9 AM start. Come by car, taxi, or pre-arranged transfer to the marina. Your local skipper will meet you at the reception entrance and walk you to the yacht.

On Board

Pula

Step on board for a short safety briefing and a tour of the yacht. The skipper shows you what each part is called, how the sails work, and what we will do during the day. No experience is needed, just curiosity.

Cast Off

We leave Marina Polesana and head into the calm waters near the Brijuni Islands. The skipper hands you the wheel early, teaches you how to read the wind, raise the sails, and feel how the yacht reacts to small adjustments.

Swim

Pula

Mid-morning, we drop anchor in a quiet bay along the Pula coast. Take a swim, snorkel in clear water, and rest for a moment before the next sailing session. Drinks and light refreshments are on board all day.

Open Water

Sailing

Back under sail, you put what you have learned into practice. The skipper guides you through tacking, jibing, anchoring, and reading the wind across longer stretches, until each step feels natural and clear.

Sailing

Summary

Around 11 hours after we cast off, we sail back to Marina Polesana with the day behind you. You leave with a real understanding of how a yacht works, the muscle memory of handling it yourself, and the feeling that sailing is no longer a mystery.

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Features

What's Included in One-day Sailing Course Pula

Local Skipper as Instructor

Local Skipper as Instructor Back text: Your skipper teaches you the basics of sailing through the day. He has years of experience along the Istrian coast and teaches beginners step by step.

Hands-on Sailing Lessons Back

Hands-on Sailing Lessons Back text: You learn by doing, not in a classroom. Read the wind, raise the sails, hold the wheel, and practice tacking, jibing, and anchoring in calm bays.

Comfortable Yacht Back

Sail on our well-maintained yacht with plenty of space for a small group of up to 6. Room to learn, room to rest, and the same yacht used on our private sailing tours.

Swim & Snorkel Stops Back

Swim & Snorkel Stops Back text: The course includes swim breaks in quiet bays along the Pula coast. Snorkelling gear is on board, so you can rest between sailing sessions.

Drinks & Istrian Tapas

Cold water, soft drinks, and for adults, Istrian wine, Teranino liqueur, and Croatian beer. A plate of traditional Istrian tapas is served on board during the day.

All Costs Covered Back

All Costs Covered Back text: No surprises with Sail Istria. Fuel, taxes, insurance, and all equipment are included for a long day at sea without worry.

GoPro & SUP Back

GoPro & SUP Back text: Capture your day with our free GoPro. Take the Stand Up Paddle into a quiet bay between lessons, or float beside the yacht while others swim.

Free Cancellation 24h

Free Cancellation 24h Before Back text: Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. If we cancel due to bad weather, we reschedule at no cost or refund you in full.