Sailboat Maneuvering Concepts
Learn how a sailboat behaves, understand the forces that affect its movement, and discover the principles behind safe and controlled manoeuvring. An online sailing course from Premium Sailing Academy, with lifetime access.
Who is this sailboat manoeuvring 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 manoeuvring skills
What will you learn?
You learn how a sailboat behaves and the forces that move it, then apply those principles to four manoeuvres:
- Stern docking (Mediterranean mooring)
- Side docking
- Catching a mooring buoy
- Anchoring
Build a strong foundation, improve your understanding, and approach your next manoeuvre with confidence.
On the water
How much does Sailboat Maneuvering Concepts cost?
The course costs €199 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 Concepts?
Sailboat Maneuvering Concepts 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 manoeuvring skills. It builds the understanding behind each manoeuvre, so you can approach the next one with confidence.
How much does the course cost?
Sailboat Maneuvering Concepts costs €199 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 manoeuvres on the water?
Yes. Skipper Training in Croatia with Premium Sailing Academy covers the same manoeuvres 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 three more online courses: Advanced Sailboat Maneuvering Concepts, Catamaran Maneuvering Concepts and Advanced Catamaran Maneuvering Concepts. Join the waitlist to hear first when they open.
