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Skippertraining on Menorca
You can sail … but you want more?
Benefit from the knowledge acquired over 50.000 nautical miles und six Atlantic crossings – gained through decades of real sailing practice in one of Europe’s most impressive sailing areas: Menorca.
Training content
01 · Harbor maneuvers under real conditions
– Departing & docking (sideways, reverse, in crosswinds)
– Anchoring, picking up a buoy, line handling, trimming tricks
– Calm instead of chaos: clear procedures for confident action
02 · Sail trim & emergency routines
– Fine-tuning for more control & speed
– What to do if the furling reef jams? Or if the foresail tears?
– Man overboard maneuver under sail – realistically with a dummy
03 · PASSAGE PLANNING & INSIDER SAILING KNOWLEDGE MENORCA
– Local navigation tips for bays, harbors, and wind systems
– Personal recommendations – on sea & on land
– Genuine insider tips for Menorca that you won’t find in any travel guide
Training yacht
Sun Odyssey 449 “JAK”
Performance & comfort – ideal for real maneuver training both at sea & in the harbor.
Two dates. Maximum four participants.
📅 16.May – 21. May 2026 · 1195 € (private full double cabin for yourself) or 825 € (per person, shared double cabin)
📅 21.May – 26. May 2026 · 1195 € (private full double cabin for yourself) or 825 € (per person, shared double cabin)
👥 2 pro skipper trainers for max. 4 participants – skipper training does not get more intenive than this.
Additional Costs
Full Service Package: €145 per person – Includes fresh bedding, linen & towels, final cleaning, fuel/diesel, harbor fees, and airport transfer (pick-up & drop-off).
Onboard Food & Provisions: Covered via a shared kitty among participants and traditionally includes meals for the skippers.
The skippers
Markus Göschl
📍 Markus Göschl – one of Germany’s most experienced skippers, brings more than 50,000 nautical miles, six Atlantic crossings, and the SHS as well as the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore on board.
His training courses combine skill, passion, and patience – precise in execution, demanding in standards, and transformative in impact.
Peter Graef
Co-skipper Peter Graef adds local knowledge & a keen feel for Menorca.The territory – Menorca
110 nautical miles of coastline.
Crystal-clear water. Remote coves. Reliable wind.
Mahón – one of the largest natural harbors in Europe and, after Sydney, the second largest worldwide.
A place that creates space. For learning. For growth. For letting go.
Book now – limited to four places per date.
We look forward to sailing with you!
