All Winds Adventures

Skipper Confidence Building Week - Sailing Coaching in Croatia

Sat, Oct 10 · 4:00 PM CEST

Marina Frapa, Uvala Soline 1, Rogoznica, HR

Sign-up for this event will be available on our website (link here) from midnight on the 1st of April 2026.

Join our WhatsApp Group here.

You’ve earned your skipper certification — now it’s time to use it with confidence!

This hands-on coaching week in Croatia is designed for sailors who hold a qualification such as Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, SKS, or the Swiss “Hochseeschein”, but would like real-world experience before chartering a yacht on their own.

Under the guidance of an experienced sailing coach, you’ll take command of a yacht for a week, learn how to handle every aspect of a sailing trip, and gain the confidence to skipper your own charter in the future.

What to Expect
Saturday – Arrival & Check-In
Meet at the charter base in the afternoon, where your coach will have already taken delivery of our yacht (often All Winds, a Beneteau Oceanis 41.1). Together we’ll go through the full check-in procedure, so you’ll know exactly what to expect when chartering in future. After a safety briefing, we’ll settle in, discuss the week ahead, and plan our first day on the water.

Sunday – Familiarisation Sail
A relaxed day to get to know the boat and crew. We’ll do a warm-up sail, practice manoeuvres, and review the boat’s systems so everyone feels at home onboard.

Monday to Wednesday – Take the Helm
Each participant will take full command of the yacht for a day — planning the route, leading the crew, handling departures, sails, navigation, and mooring. Your coach will be nearby for personalised feedback and coaching throughout.

Thursday – Flex Day
Reserved for weather delays or additional coaching time.

Friday – Skills Consolidation & Debrief
We’ll revisit any topics that need more practice, return to the base, and complete a typical charter check-out. The week ends with a friendly group debrief before departures on Saturday morning.

Prerequisites

• Valid skipper qualification (e.g. Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, SKS, or Hochseeschein)
• Ideally, a VHF/SRC radio certificate
• Refreshed theory knowledge before arrival
• Basic sailing terminology (e.g. upwind/downwind, windward/leeward)

Group Size

• Typically 3–4 participants
• Maximum of 5 guests plus coach
• Private cabins for comfort (no sharing with strangers)
• Option to share a cabin with a friend or partner at a reduced rate

Accomodation
Accommodation is on board the yacht in private cabins. Couples or friends may choose to share a cabin at a discounted per-person rate.

Cost (tbc)
CHF 1,950 – Private Cabin
CHF 999 per person – Shared Cabin (by request)

Special Offer: 20% Discount - 1550 CHF (private) or 999CHFp/p (shared) if booked and paid for before April 30th 2026

Includes:

• 7 nights’ accommodation on the yacht
• Charter and marina fees, cleaning, diesel, water, tourist taxes
• Outboard motor, tender
• Onboard food (breakfast, lunch, some dinners)
• Personalised sailing coaching

Excludes:

• Travel to/from Croatia
• Meals taken ashore
• Alcoholic beverages

Food & Provisioning
Provisioning is prepared before arrival. If you have preferences or allergies, please inform us in advance.

While we can cater to some dietary restrictions, vegan options are not possible onboard due to space and storage limitations.

Insurance & Responsibility
Participants are responsible for their own travel and cancellation insurance.

By signing up, you agree to act responsibly and understand that participation is at your own risk.

Why Us?

• Small groups and personalised coaching
• Gain real-world skipper experience before chartering solo
• Learn in one of Europe’s most stunning sailing areas — the Croatian coast
• Build confidence while enjoying a relaxed, supportive environment

Take the next step in your sailing journey and become the confident skipper you set out to be!

Insurance is the responsibility of the participant, by RSVPing “yes” you agree to act responsibly at all times on this event and to not hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures/Windsurfing and other Watersports or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures/Windsurfing and other Watersports entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organized by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.

Winter - Social Sail

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM CET

Location not specified yet

Sign up for this event will be from 7 pm on Sunday, the 25th of October 2026 on our website (here).

Let’s head out for a relaxed Saturday morning on the water! We’ll be taking a Sailbox mOcean out on Lake Zug to enjoy the fresh mountain air, get some fresh-air downtime, and catch whatever breeze the morning gives us.

No previous sailing experience is necessary! Whether you are a seasoned sailor wanting to keep your hands on the tiller over winter or a beginner curious about life on the water, you are very welcome.

• If we get wind: We sail!
• If it’s flat calm: We’ll make the most of it—practising fine electric-motor docking manoeuvres, light-wind sail trim, seamanship knots, and enjoying a quiet lake away from the summer crowds.

Join our WhatsApp Group for real-time updates: Link

#### The Details:

• Where: Lake Zug (Easily accessible from Zürich and Luzern by public transport. Exact meeting point will be shared with confirmed attendees).
• Cost: We split the boat rental cost equally among participants. Expect around 35 to 45 CHF per person for 2 hours (slightly more if we’re a small group, less if we fill the boat).
• What to bring: Warm layers, a windproof jacket, sturdy shoes, and a thermos of your favourite hot drink!
• RSVP Urgency: I book the boat as soon as we have enough confirmed attendees. Please sign up as early as possible so I can lock in the mOcean reservation before someone else takes the slot!

If you have any questions, drop a message below. Looking forward to getting out on the water with you!

Kind regards,
Dave
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Important Housekeeping & Disclaimer:
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant. By RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times on this event and not to hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/Windsurfing and other Watersports or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

We also encourage participants to have cancellation insurance in case they can not attend events at the last minute due to illness, injury or any other reason. We cannot give refunds for cancellations within the last 30 days before the event starts.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.

Demystifying Weather Apps: From Synoptic Charts to Digital Screens

Tue, Nov 10 · 7:30 PM CET

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Online

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An Online Workshop for Windsports Lovers
Registration for this event can be found on our website:
The link to the registration will be sent once your position is confirmed.

If you want to know exactly how to use weather apps for sailing effectively, this workshop is for you.
Ever heard someone at the marina or the beach exclaim, “The app was completely wrong today!”? Weather apps aren’t broken—they are powerful computational engines that are frequently misunderstood. In this interactive online session, we demystify how digital weather models process atmospheric data, why forecast screens seem to fail near coastlines and mountains, and how to combine traditional seamanship with screen data to make confident, safe calls on the water.
Whether you sail on Lake Zug, windsurf, or plan offshore charters, this workshop will give you a clear framework for reading weather data without getting overwhelmed by screens.

What We Will Cover
1. How We Used to Forecast (And Why It Still Matters)

• The fundamentals of synoptic meteorology: high/low-pressure systems, cold/warm fronts, and isobar gradients.
• Reading synoptic weather charts before screens existed—and why tracking barometric pressure trends onboard remains your ultimate real-time early warning system.

2. Inside the Digital Weather App

• What apps like Windy actually display vs. what people think they display.
• Understanding the difference between sustained ground wind (a 10-minute averaged mathematical vector 10m above water) and peak gusts (3-second localised spikes).
• The 3 Workflows: How my weather routing changes completely depending on where we are sailing:
• Lake Zug: Why global apps struggle with our local topography and how to read the Bise and Föhn.
• The Mediterranean: Tracking convective squalls, sea breezes, and reading the warning signs of a Bora or Jugo.
• The Atlantic: How we rely on synoptic fronts and larger weather systems.

3. Global vs. Regional Models (The Resolution Problem)

• Global Models (ECMWF, GFS): Broad grid squares that smooth out islands, headlands, and mountain passes.
• Regional High-Res Models (ICON-EU, AROME): Tight grids that capture coastal terrain compression and localised convective activity.
• How model divergence (when ECMWF and GFS disagree) highlights atmospheric instability.

4. Why “The App is Always Wrong” (And How to Fix Your Setup)

• Terrain Acceleration: How steep hills and narrows double the wind speed shown on a global grid model.
• The CAPE Factor: Why flat, quiet forecast screens can hide explosive thunderstorm potential. For a deep dive on coastal squalls, read our guide on Surviving the Dalmatian Nevera [link].
• Setting up custom screens in tools like Windy or MeteoSwiss to cross-reference multiple models simultaneously. Check out our breakdown on Weather Apps for Sailing [link] for background reading before the event.

Session Details

• Date & Time: November 10, 2026 | 19:30 – 21:00 CEST
• Format: Live Interactive Online Workshop (60 mins presentation + 30 mins open Q&A)
• Cost: FREE with account registration (or CHF 15 for non-registered guests)

Language: The event is run in English. However, if you are a native German speaker and worried about missing technical nuances, don’t be. I speak German and can easily translate basic concepts if necessary.

Insurance is the responsibility of the participant; by RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times at this event and to not hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.

Docking Without Drama

Tue, Dec 8 · 7:30 PM CET

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Online

Online

## Harbour Manoeuvres Demystified

Registration for this event is on our website:

The link to attend will be sent with the confirmation email after sign-up.

Docking a sailboat is often treated like black magic—or worse, a nerve-wracking spectator sport for everyone sitting on the marina terrace. In reality, it’s simply parking. Just like parking a car, it doesn’t require fear, high-stakes tension, or shouting from the deck; it just takes a basic understanding of momentum, wind leverage, and a solid plan.
At All Winds Adventures, we believe that confidence in tight harbours begins long before you reach the pontoon. Real spatial awareness is built out on open water first—getting a feel for how a boat glides, turns, and reacts to wind at low speeds without the threat of concrete walls. Once you understand those dynamics out on the water, bringing a boat alongside in a harbour becomes a calm, predictable process.
In this online workshop, we strip away the drama and break down low-speed boat handling through plain physics, practical logic, and relaxed seamanship.

What We Will Cover

• The “Parking” Mindset: Why docking isn’t black magic, and how building momentum awareness on open water makes tight marina berthing straightforward. (Read our background piece on Why Boat Control Starts at Sea for the core philosophy).
• Vector Physics Made Simple: How prop walk, prop wash, windage, and pivot points interact when speed drops to zero—and how to make them work for you instead of fighting them.
• Using the Elements as Helpers: Turning wind and current into natural brakes to hold the boat in place rather than treats to be feared.
• The Escape Route Principle: How to approach every berth with a built-in abort plan so panic never enters the equation.
• The Midship Cleat Magic: Why a single short midship spring line solves 90% of short-handed or tricky mooring situations.

Session Details

• Date & Time: December 3, 2026 | 19:30 – 21:00 CEST
• Format: Live Interactive Online Workshop (60 mins presentation + 30 mins open Q&A)
• Cost: FREE for All Winds members / CHF 15 for guests

Language: The event is run in English. However, if you are a native German speaker and worried about missing technical nuances, don’t be. I speak German and can easily translate basic concepts if necessary.

Insurance is the responsibility of the participant; by RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times at this event and to not hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.