{"id":12662,"date":"2026-04-08T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/2026-season-start-in-punat-train-the-trainer-and-up-to-20-yachts-in-training\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:15:51","slug":"training-season-start-2026-punat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/training-season-start-2026-punat\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Season Start in Punat: Train the Trainer and Up to 20 Yachts in Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"i2tb-lead wp-block-paragraph\">After Boot Tulln, things got underway on the water in mid-March 2026: from 19 to 22 March, <strong>IN2THEBLUE&#8217;s training operations started in Punat<\/strong> on the island of Krk. By early April, up to 20 yachts were already out at once in the training and instruction area.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group i2tb-keyfacts\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"i2tb-keyfacts__title wp-block-paragraph\">At a Glance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Marina Punat, island of Krk (Croatia)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Kick-off:<\/strong> internal &#8220;Train the Trainer&#8221; from 19 to 22 March 2026<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>First courses:<\/strong> YCA regatta training, mono training, FB2 exam week, practice trips, KAT training, RYA Cruising Instructor Course<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Early April:<\/strong> up to 20 yachts at once in training operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"train-the-trainer-ein-roter-faden-fuer-alle-kurse\">Train the Trainer: a common thread for all courses<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We kicked off with our internal <strong>&#8220;Train the Trainer&#8221;<\/strong>. Numerous trainers came together to prepare for the new season. All manoeuvres were discussed and standardised, procedures sharpened, and the <strong>common thread of IN2THEBLUE<\/strong> firmly established.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal: our training runs to the same high standards regardless of the individual trainer. Anyone doing <a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/training\/\">skipper training<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/fb2-sailing-certificate\/\">sailing certificate<\/a> with us should experience the same quality on board everywhere.<\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aac091fca87b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aac091fca87b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Several IN2THEBLUE Dehler yachts sailing in the training area off Punat\" class=\"wp-image-10278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/In2TheBlue_Dehler-training_day2_1920px_220325-38.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Training operations in the sailing area off Punat: several yachts on the water at once.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-ersten-trainingswochen-der-saison-2026\">The first training weeks of the 2026 season<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the first intensive training weeks got underway. Completed as early as March were, among others:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>regatta training of Yacht Club Austria (YCA)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>the <strong>mono training<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/fb2-sailing-certificate\/\">FB2 exam week<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>various <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/training-trips\/\">practice trips<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/catamaran-skipper-training\/\">KAT training<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/rya-cruising-instructor-course-2\/\">RYA Cruising Instructor Course<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anfang-april-bis-zu-20-yachten-gleichzeitig\">Early April: up to 20 yachts at once<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By early April, training operations really picked up speed: at times, <strong>up to 20 boats were out at once<\/strong> in the training and instruction area. For our team, that meant an intensive start \u2013 with numerous trainers, participants, and courses and trips running in parallel.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The high number of boats and training groups shows how diverse our training offering has now become: from Austrian and German sailing certificates to <a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/rya\/\">RYA training<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/regatta-training-camps\/\">regatta training<\/a>. The 2026 season was thus already in full swing by spring.<\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aac091fcad44&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aac091fcad44\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Share-1024x549.jpg\" alt=\"IN2THEBLUE trainer team in team jackets on the pontoon in Punat\" class=\"wp-image-9504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Share-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Share-720x386.jpg 720w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Share-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Share-50x27.jpg 50w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Share-600x321.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Share.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The IN2THEBLUE team: common standards for all training.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group i2tb-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haeufige-fragen\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When does the training season start at IN2THEBLUE?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is &#8220;Train the Trainer&#8221; at IN2THEBLUE?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An internal preparation training before the season starts, where all trainers standardise manoeuvres and procedures so that every course runs to the same standards.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where do IN2THEBLUE&#8217;s training courses take place?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training courses take place mainly from Marina Punat on the island of Krk. IN2THEBLUE operates a second base at Marina Kremik in central Dalmatia.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group i2tb-cta\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"i2tb-cta__title wp-block-paragraph\">Fancy your training week?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secure your place on one of our skipper training courses, sailing certificate courses, or practice trips.<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/training\/\">Skipper Training<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/in2theblue.com\/en\/fb2-sailing-certificate\/\">FB2 Practical<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In mid-March 2026, IN2THEBLUE&#8217;s training operations started in Croatia \u2013 with our internal Train the Trainer, first course weeks, and by early April already up to 20 yachts at once in the 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