Sailboat Maneuvering
Learn how a sailboat behaves, understand the forces that affect its movement, and discover the principles behind safe and controlled maneuvering. An online sailing course from Premium Sailing Academy, with lifetime access.
Who is this sailboat maneuvering course for?
The course is for sailors who want to handle a sailboat with more control, whether you are:
- preparing to charter a sailboat on your own
- taking your first steps as a skipper
- looking to refresh your maneuvering skills
What will you learn?
You learn how a sailboat behaves and the forces that move it, then apply those principles to four maneuvers:
- Stern docking (Mediterranean mooring)
- Side docking
- Catching a mooring buoy
- Anchoring
Build a strong foundation, improve your understanding, and approach your next maneuver with confidence.
At sea
How much does Sailboat Maneuvering cost?
The course costs €299 and includes lifetime access. It is online, so you can follow it from anywhere and at your own pace.
Questions about the course
What is Sailboat Maneuvering?
Sailboat Maneuvering is an online sailing course from Premium Sailing Academy. It explains how a sailboat behaves and the forces that affect its movement, then applies them to stern docking (Mediterranean mooring), side docking, catching a mooring buoy and anchoring.
Who is the course for?
It is for sailors preparing to charter a sailboat on their own, new skippers taking their first steps, and sailors who want to refresh their maneuvering skills. It builds the understanding behind each maneuver, so you can approach the next one with confidence.
How much does the course cost?
Sailboat Maneuvering costs €299 and includes lifetime access. It is an online course, so you can follow it from anywhere and at your own pace.
Can I practise these maneuvers at sea?
Yes. Private Skipper Training in Croatia with Premium Sailing Academy covers the same maneuvers on a real boat: stern docking, side docking, catching a mooring buoy and anchoring. It is a private week, Saturday to Saturday, in April, May and October.
Are more online courses coming?
Yes. Premium Sailing Academy is preparing five more online courses: Advanced Sailboat Maneuvering: Single-Handed, Catamaran Maneuvering, Advanced Catamaran Maneuvering: Single-Handed, Learn to Sail: Monohull and Learn to Sail: Catamaran. Join the waitlist to hear first when they open.
