What do we offer?
“Baltic Basics” is a motorboat training cruise on the waters of the Baltic Sea,
conducted in a full offshore training format.
During the 4-day program participants take part in a comprehensive
theoretical and practical training program including:
- basics of marine navigation
- practical marine meteorology
- construction and operation of motor vessels
- seamanship work
- port manoeuvres
- operating a motorboat on open waters
- planning and executing an offshore voyage
The training is conducted by an experienced captain–instructor team,
with emphasis on real sailing practice and independent work of participants.
The cruise takes place on the open waters of the Baltic Sea – with the possibility
of an international route (e.g. Bornholm), depending on conditions and the captain’s decision.
Recreational participation – is it possible?
Yes.
If you are interested in joining the cruise in a recreational format,
without actively participating in the training – this offer is also for you.
The constant presence of the captain and experienced crew means that:
- all navigation and manoeuvring duties may be handled by the crew
- you enjoy the cruise in a relaxed and individual atmosphere
- you may participate in selected elements of the program or simply relax
Where do we sail from?
- Embarkation: Szczecin, Kołobrzeg, Darłowo, Gdańsk (details provided before the cruise)
- Disembarkation: home port after completion of the cruise
Exact ports and the route depend on weather conditions
and the captain’s decision.
Cruise plan (outline)
Day 1
- 19:00 – embarkation, accommodation, organizational briefing
- 20:30 – captain’s dinner and cruise plan discussion
Day 2
- 07:30 – breakfast
- 08:30 – safety briefing
- 08:50 – departure from port, start of the cruise (e.g. course for Bornholm)
- 10:00 – second breakfast
- 10:30 – practical training
- 13:30 – meteorology
- 16:00 – navigation
- 17:30 – arrival at port
- 18:30 – dinner
- evening – free time
Day 3
- morning – free time in port
- 13:30 – departure for return cruise
- 14:30 – seamanship work
- 16:00 – operating a motorboat
- 19:30 – practical training
- 22:00 – arrival at the home port
Day 4
- 09:30 – practical training
- 13:00 – R.I.B boat training
- 15:00 – exam (for interested participants)
- 18:30 – disembarkation and end of the cruise
Vessels
The cruise is conducted on offshore motor vessels or sailing yachts
adapted for navigation on open waters.
Depending on the program, R.I.B type boats are also used,
enabling intensive manoeuvring training.
Captain and instructor team
The cruise is conducted by qualified captains and instructors
who possess:
- many years of offshore experience
- instructor qualifications
- practical experience in motorboating and offshore training
Important organizational information
The final cruise plan is determined during the captain’s dinner
and may change during the cruise.
The captain’s decisions are final and are made in the interest
of the safety of participants, crew and the vessel.
Changes may result from, among others:
- weather conditions
- health situations of participants
- safety communications (Mayday, Pan Pan, Securité)
- vessel malfunction
- behaviour threatening safety
- extraordinary situations
