Veruda Sailing School

• The Sights
• What to Expect
• Prerequisites
• Details & Booking

Our journey begins on June 30th in front of a 2,000-year-old amphitheater in Pula with an offshore transfer towards the historic city of Venice. We will stay in the very heart of Venice — in the historic Arsenale — less than 1 km from Piazza San Marco & Palazzo Ducale. This grants you three full days to immerse yourself in the unparalleled charm of old Venice, exploring its canals, culture, and cuisine.

On July 3rd, we experience the thrill as L'Ammiraglia regatta kicks off with a challenging night navigation leg towards Pula. Named in honor of Admiral Agostino “Tino” Straulino (born in Mali Lošinj), this regatta embodies leadership, challenge, and the spirit of offshore excellence.

After a well-deserved rest and celebration in Pula, the second regatta leg commences the next day, taking you from Pula to the picturesque island of Lošinj where we will cross the finish line in harbor of Mali Lošinj, with prize-giving ceremony and celebration awaiting you.

The sailing course concludes on July 6th with a triumphant return to Pula, enriched with new skills, unforgettable memories, and the prestige of having raced L'Ammiraglia. This is more than a course; it's your chance to become part of an Adriatic sailing legacy.

Veruda Sailing School has a proven track record in demanding offshore conditions, having recently successfully completed the non-stop offshore (400 NM) Pula-Palagruža-Pula and having raced as doublehanded in a 500 NM La Cinquecento regatta — both advanced sailing courses. The school also boasts numerous regatta victories (1st place in group in prestigious Argonaut cup, in 2023. & 2024.), including successes in offshore races (1st place in group in Pesaro-Pula in 2024.), demonstrating our expertise and commitment to excellence in competitive sailing.

What to Expect:

• Crew & Vessel Readiness: Comprehensive preparation of crew and vessel for optimal regatta performance.
• Strategic Navigation Planning: Regatta navigation preparation, focusing on forecast conditions (wind, sea state, tide).
• Racing Regulations Mastery: In-depth understanding and application of the Racing Rules of Sailing and regata event rules modifiers.
• Start & Event Tactics: Effective strategies for race starts and optimizing performance throughout the regatta.
• Sail & Rig Optimization: Advanced techniques for trimming sails and masts to maximize speed and efficiency.
• Spinnaker & gennaker: characteristics, preparation, hoisting and lowering techniques, maneuvering, maximizing speed.
• Plus everything covered in our Advanced Course and much, much more...

Prerequisites:

• Basic Sailing Skills: You should be comfortable with basic sailing maneuvers, terminology, and have some experience handling a sailboat.
• Navigation Knowledge: A basic understanding of navigation principles, chart reading, and compass use is beneficial.
• Safety Awareness: Familiarity with basic safety procedures and equipment on board is essential.
• Physical Fitness: Offshore sailing can be physically demanding, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
• Dependability and Responsiveness: Be prepared to perform roles and assignments as they are designated by the skipper, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to teamwork.
• Team Spirit: A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team are crucial for a successful offshore experience.