Professional Skipper & Sailing Instructor – Croatia | Since 2012
I grew up sailing the Adriatic with my family and have been exploring Croatia’s coastline, hidden bays, and islands since childhood. I’ve been working professionally as a skipper since 2012 and I’m an instructor at NAS Sailing Center on Krk, where I teach practical skipper training, docking & maneuvering, navigation, and introductory sailing courses.
I’m the founder of Vegan Sailing, offering tailor-made all-inclusive sailing trips with a 100% vegan menu, and the owner of Skipper Hotline, a remote personal assistance service supporting recreational and beginner skippers with expert guidance before and during their sailing holidays.
I follow a vegan lifestyle and cook for myself daily. If my guests have different dietary preferences, this gives them more privacy and flexibility to enjoy dinners on their own. And when guests are vegan or vegetarian, we share meals and enjoy a matching mindset and lifestyle together.
I speak Croatian, English, and Slovenian. My teaching style is calm, patient, and always grounded in a safety-first mindset. I have deep local knowledge of hidden bays, anchorages, marinas, weather patterns, and route planning across the Adriatic. Outside of sailing, I practice yoga and enjoy hiking, cycling, skiing, swimming, and playing volleyball, basketball, and tennis.
I’m looking forward to sailing with you - being your skipper, local guide, and, if you wish, your sailing instructor.
Professional Details
Boat Type:
Catamaran,
Sailing Yacht
Experience:
10+ Years
Language:
English
Personality:
Family-Oriented,
Friendly & Social,
Professional & Experienced
Certifications:
Boat Leader Licence B/C (Croatia)
Activities & Extras:
Yoga on Board
Optional Preferences:
LGBTQ+ Friendly
No Alcohol on Duty
No Smoker
No Visible Tattoos
Vegan / Vegetarian-Friendly
Policies
Cancellation Policy
• Up to 16 days before check-in you can cancel for free.
• Within 15 days of check-in or in case of non show: 100% cancellation fee applies.
Payment Policy
• A 20% deposit is required to confirm the reservation.
• The remaining 80% must be paid no later than 15 days before check-in.
• Failure to pay the balance on time may result in cancellation with no refund of the deposit.
Important Information
The selected End Date is not charged as a skipper service day. Skipper service ends when the yacht returns to the marina the previous day.
Skipper’s Cabin: A private cabin must be provided for the skipper to ensure proper rest and performance, along with designated shower and toilet access. Skipper’s Meals: Customers are responsible for the skipper’s meals, either by providing food on board or offering a daily meal allowance.
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