After Boot Tulln, things got underway on the water in mid-March 2026: from 19 to 22 March, IN2THEBLUE’s training operations started in Punat on the island of Krk. By early April, up to 20 yachts were already out at once in the training and instruction area.
At a Glance
- Where: Marina Punat, island of Krk (Croatia)
- Kick-off: internal “Train the Trainer” from 19 to 22 March 2026
- First courses: YCA regatta training, mono training, FB2 exam week, practice trips, KAT training, RYA Cruising Instructor Course
- Early April: up to 20 yachts at once in training operations
Train the Trainer: a common thread for all courses
We kicked off with our internal “Train the Trainer”. Numerous trainers came together to prepare for the new season. All manoeuvres were discussed and standardised, procedures sharpened, and the common thread of IN2THEBLUE firmly established.
The goal: our training runs to the same high standards regardless of the individual trainer. Anyone doing skipper training or a sailing certificate with us should experience the same quality on board everywhere.
The first training weeks of the 2026 season
At the same time, the first intensive training weeks got underway. Completed as early as March were, among others:
- the regatta training of Yacht Club Austria (YCA)
- the mono training
- the FB2 exam week
- various practice trips and KAT training
- the RYA Cruising Instructor Course
Early April: up to 20 yachts at once
By early April, training operations really picked up speed: at times, up to 20 boats were out at once in the training and instruction area. For our team, that meant an intensive start – with numerous trainers, participants, and courses and trips running in parallel.
The high number of boats and training groups shows how diverse our training offering has now become: from Austrian and German sailing certificates to RYA training and regatta training. The 2026 season was thus already in full swing by spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the training season start at IN2THEBLUE?
In 2026, training operations in Punat started in mid-March with the internal Train the Trainer from 19 to 22 March and the first course weeks.
What is “Train the Trainer” at IN2THEBLUE?
An internal preparation training before the season starts, where all trainers standardise manoeuvres and procedures so that every course runs to the same standards.
Where do IN2THEBLUE’s training courses take place?
Training courses take place mainly from Marina Punat on the island of Krk. IN2THEBLUE operates a second base at Marina Kremik in central Dalmatia.
Fancy your training week?
Secure your place on one of our skipper training courses, sailing certificate courses, or practice trips.
Your contact
If you have any questions about our offers, please get in touch with us! We prefer to assist you in person.
