{"id":12087,"date":"2025-09-26T13:41:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/skipper-training-for-children-and-teenagers-aged-6-to-14\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:47:07","slug":"skipper-training-for-children-and-teenagers-aged-6-to-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/skipper-training-for-children-and-teenagers-aged-6-to-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Skipper Training for Children and Teenagers Aged 6 to 14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Confidence, Fun and the School of Life on the Water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What little Johnny doesn&#8217;t learn, big John will never learn \u2013 or simply find much harder.<\/strong><br\/>This old wisdom has guided us at in2theblue for a long time and inspired us to develop a special programme for our youngest sailing enthusiasts: <strong>Skipper Training for Children and Teenagers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why We Created Skipper Training for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even at an early age, between 6 and 14 years old, children show remarkable learning ability, want to take on responsibility step by step, and are incredibly proud of their small achievements. Sailing is a sport that challenges children in many ways \u2013 not just physically, but above all mentally. It&#8217;s a true <strong>school of life<\/strong> that promotes skills such as <strong>teamwork, problem-solving, weather awareness<\/strong> and <strong>strategic thinking<\/strong>. So why wait until adulthood to begin this valuable experience? Why don&#8217;t we give our children more trust, let them have a go, and give them the chance to grow on the water?<br\/>These questions moved us deeply and led us to develop our <strong>first skipper training for children<\/strong> \u2013 initially on a small scale, just among close friends, to test the potential of our approach.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Line throwing during skipper training for kids at in2theblue\" class=\"wp-image-8337\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Skipper training for kids &#x2013; at in2theblue in Punat\" class=\"wp-image-8338\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-2-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-2-50x67.jpg 50w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our First Practical Trial \u2013 Complete Success and Delighted Young Hearts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It finally took place during the Easter holidays: Birgit and Eduard Traxler brought their two children Valeria and Laurenz, along with their friend Simon, to the training. <strong>Julian himself<\/strong> acted as trainer. After a playful and engaging safety briefing, off they went. The rope-work training was a complete success \u2013 the children learned quickly and thoroughly. They swapped the heavy mooring lines for thinner, lighter Dyneema lines \u2013 and after a short time, the movements had become second nature. <strong>Proudly<\/strong>, the children presented their first tasks, their jobs on the boat \u2013 and were completely serious about it.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And what was even more significant: <strong>They learned faster and better than the adult trainees alongside them<\/strong>, and this influenced the whole pontoon: children as a talking point and inspiration for young and old alike<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3.jpg\" alt=\"Skipper training for kids &#x2013; at in2theblue in Punat\" class=\"wp-image-8339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-3-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The First Day on the Boat \u2013 An Unforgettable Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight was: <strong>The first time at the helm!<\/strong> The children took the wheel and steadied the boat with great seriousness, with pride that literally <strong>sparkled in their eyes<\/strong>. Valeria, originally just meant to watch, eventually insisted on being photographed whilst she steered the course herself. The rest of the crew were simply proud \u2013 of the children, of what they&#8217;d learned and of what was still to come. Edi, proud dad, was certain: <strong>Here we&#8217;ve found the perfect crew for the 2-week summer cruise on the Dehler.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning, Laughing, Living \u2013 and Sometimes a Little Break<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second day followed seamlessly: With <strong>lots of fun, teamwork and great curiosity<\/strong>, the children learned all the manoeuvres, steered the Dehler into the berth and back out again \u2013 so well that the adults could hardly believe there were children at the helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, breaks were part of the programme: scooter rides, playing in the park, a self-choreographed wind and rain dance, and exciting UNO evenings below deck. The sense of community, fun and confidence in their own abilities were always at the heart of it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Skipper training for little captains &#x2013; at in2theblue in Punat\" class=\"wp-image-8340\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-4-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-4-50x67.jpg 50w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-4-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-4.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Grand Finale \u2013 Sailing with the Young Captains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowning finale was the last day, when the children steered the boat themselves in thirty-knot winds. Dad Edi was thrilled, Mum Birgit rather sceptical, but in the end it was clear: <strong>Here our kids have gained real water confidence, self-assurance and joy for life.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our skipper training for children<\/strong> is more than just sailing lessons \u2013 it&#8217;s a real-life experience that promotes personal development, creates fun and makes memories that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5.jpg\" alt=\"Skipper training for kids &#x2013; at in2theblue in Punat\" class=\"wp-image-8341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/in2theblue-skippertraining-kids-5-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#009ca6\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Discover Our Offers for Kids Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you want to give your child the perfect introduction to sailing, confidence and the joy of being on the water, then our children&#8217;s skipper training is just right<\/strong>!<br\/>Find the next dates for skipper training for kids with us in Punat now \u2013 we look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/skipper-training-mono\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#002e5d\">\u00bb Book Skipper Training for Children Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#00677f;flex-basis:33%\"><div class=\"blue_kontakt\">\n\t<h2>Your contact<\/h2>\n\t<p>If you have any questions about our offers, please get in touch with us! We prefer to assist you in person.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"blue_kontakt_inner\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Linda-Kircher-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Linda Kircher\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Linda\t\t\t\t\t\tKircher<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBooking &amp; Sales<br>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-phone fa-flip-horizontal\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:+43 676 8986 28304\">+43 676 8986 28304<\/a><br>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:office@in2theblue.com\">office@in2theblue.com<\/a><br>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-columns {\nmargin:0px auto!important;\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confidence, Fun and 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