Sharpen Up with 45D

The 45D Sharpen Up Flotilla adventure is your opportunity to embark on a journey of growth and discovery. An unforgettable, educational, and fun-filled experience.

More than just a holiday; it's a unique learning experience.

Sail through the stunning waters of the Adriatic, build your sailing skills,

and gain confidence with expert guidance and a supportive community.

Our focus is all about learning and growing in confidence.

It's all about learning in numbers, every day together.

Daily access to sailing instructors not just skipper and crew

Some of the things you will be learning and practicing:

Stern to docking with lazy lines

Anchoring

Rafting up at anchor

Passage planning and logistics

Organisation and itinerary planning

Provisioning assistance and galley setup

Yacht check in training

Accessing marina and berth facilities

Daily eco-friendly considerations

Refuelling approach

Holding tank etiquette

Night Sailing

We are eager to help you learn about all things new, all things Croatia

Weather, tides, winds and all things different when sailing here in Croatia

The key to a great flotilla experience is the lead skipper. Your lead skipper is Nick, a seasoned sailing instructor, with over 16 years of sailing experience in regions as diverse as the Pacific Ocean, Caribbean and China’s Yellow Sea, navigating the many moods of the sea.

His journey on the sea has been a tapestry of adventure, having learned to sail in the famously blustering waters of Wellington, New Zealand, teaching, instructing and racing on the Sydney harbour, crossing unfamiliar waters through the English channel and Bay of Biscay on catamaran deliveries and experiencing the calm in secluded coves of the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

In Nick's eyes, sailing is more than a hobby; it's a way of life. It's about finding solace in the rhythm of the waves. It's about pushing the boundaries of what he knows and embracing the unknown with open arms.

Nick is no stranger to the complexities of yacht ownership, having bought his first boat at the age of 17, assisting others to fulfil their yacht ownership dreams, with his long-term goal of owning his own yacht, steering through the Mediterranean.

Nick's journey is a testament to the unquenchable thirst for adventure, the pursuit of knowledge, and the love for the sea. His story is a tale of a sailor who understands that the true essence of sailing lies not only in the destinations but in the experiences, friendships, and personal growth forged on the open water.

""Had an amazing experience on the 45D "sharpen up" flotilla! Nick was nearby to give help, advice, local knowledge and instill confidence in us, while still giving the crew enough space to problem solve and learn on our own, getting a taste of "real" solo chartering.If you are on the fence about joining, I'd encourage just jumping in and doing it! Daily briefings, an experienced team, a welcome atmosphere from the very first day you arrive, and great support throughout made chartering a 51' ft yacht feel a lot less intimidating."