Practical

Our practical courses cover the whole range of sailing skills, from total beginners to already experienced skippers.
If you are unsure about which one of our courses is the right for you, look at the descriptions below. Whilst they are not meant to cover all cases, you should be able to identify where you belong.
And if you have any doubts, do not hesitate to give us a call at +43 664 88360842 or even better send us an email at info@white-wake.com . We will be happy to have a conversation and help you choose the right course.

Practical courses

Which practical course is for me?

I have never been on a sailboat before, but would love to learn to sail

Competent Crew

I have been on a sailboat before, but only as a passenger and I would love to learn to sail and get more involved

Competent Crew


I have sailed on yachts before, or already have a Competent Crew but my experience is not enough for the Day Skipper

Day Skipper preparation week


I have already a Skipper’s license, but I have not practiced a lot and feel a bit rusty

Day Skipper preparation week

I have sailed a lot on yachts before and now would like to take my own skipper license

Day Skipper

I have a lot of recent experience on dinghies and have been on yachts before, mostly as active crew.

Day Skipper

I have a skipper’s license already but would like to adventure further away and make longer passages

Coastal Skipper


I have a lot of miles under my belt and I am looking for the next challenge to learn more

Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore

This page provides you some broad guidance to help you choose which of our practical courses is most likely the right one for you. You will find a more detailed description of each course, and other useful information about our location, course duration, etc. in the respective pages.

If you are not sure, please do not hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We will be more than happy to help you choose the right path for your sailing ambitions.