Navigate With Confidence, Steer With Confidently
At Dobner Yachting, skipper training isn’t just a box to tick – it’s a fun, hands-on experience at the helm and a gateway to real confidence and safety at sea. Because to truly enjoy the freedom of the ocean, you need trust – in your boat, your crew, and most importantly, in yourself. Whether you're a newly certified skipper or a seasoned sailor, we offer the right training course to sharpen your skills.
From anchoring and mooring maneuvers to POB (person overboard) drills, night sailing, and heavy weather training – our courses are realistic, practical, and always focused on safety and confident handling.
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What sets our training apart:
Harbor maneuvers – bow, stern, or alongside docking with precision
Mooring with bow, stern or alongside – precise and safe
Mooring & anchoring – smooth handling, steady hold
with ease to the perfect hold
Advanced knot techniques – theory meets practice
Theory & practice in one
POB (person overboard) – hands-on simulations for real preparedness
realistic practice to always be prepared
Night sailing & navigation – clear sight in darkness
Night sailing & navigation – clear sight in darkness
Sail trim & reefing – for speed, efficiency, and safety
for speed, efficiency and safety
Crew communication & onboard leadership – because true leadership is often quiet
because good leadership is not loud
Trainings for sailing and motor yachts – individually tailored, holistically delivered
individually adapted, holistically thought
Our experienced skippers guide each maneuver with expertise and intuition. Content is tailored to your vessel (monohull, catamaran, or motor yacht), your experience level, and your sailing area. It’s not just major challenges that matter – it’s how you react in unexpected situations. Storms, communication breakdowns, decision-making under pressure – we cover it all and more.
Training & Sailing Academy
Where Nautical Skills Comes To Life
The Dobner Sailing Academy is the heart of our training operation. It’s where curious minds become passionate skippers – equipped with lasting knowledge and meaningful experience that make all the difference on the water.
We blend theory and practice at the highest level: solid, clear, and hands-on. In addition to skipper training and boating licenses, we offer regatta courses, intensive day sessions, and custom formats. Whether beginner or pro – those looking to grow will find not just answers, but inspiration for the journeys ahead.
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