Live. Love. Sail.
Croatia's premier sailing academy, bringing professional instruction to the beautiful Adriatic Sea
Yachting in Croatia Academy
Founded with a passion for sailing and a commitment to excellence, Yachting in Croatia Academy (YCA) is the educational branch of the Yachting in Croatia brand, operated by Time2Travel tourist agency.
As an official partner of World Yachting, we combine international standards with intimate local knowledge to deliver sailing education that's second to none. Whether you're a complete beginner dreaming of your first sail, or an experienced sailor looking to advance your skills, we have a course designed for you.
Our mission is simple: to make sailing accessible to everyone while maintaining the highest professional standards. We believe that learning to sail should be an adventure, not just a course.
What Drives Us
Excellence
We continuously improve our service quality, never settling for good enough when excellent is possible.
Personal Approach
Every student is unique. We maximize our personalized approach to ensure you achieve your sailing goals.
Trust & Professionalism
We build lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and unwavering professional standards.
Accessibility
Sailing is for everyone. We make it accessible as recreation, entertainment, education, and lifestyle.
Mario Kundih
Founder & Head Instructor
With over two decades of experience sailing the world's oceans, Mario brings unparalleled expertise to every course. As a Professor of Kinesiology combined with his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification, he understands both the physical and technical aspects of sailing instruction.
His time as a sailing coach at an Olympic Academy has refined his teaching methodology, allowing him to break down complex maneuvers into learnable steps while keeping safety paramount.
The People Behind YCA
D-Marin Mandalina, Šibenik
We're proud to call Croatia's only 5 Gold Anchor awarded marina our home base. D-Marin Mandalina offers world-class facilities and the perfect starting point for exploring the Adriatic.
Nearby Sailing Destinations
- Kornati Islands National Park
- Krka River & Waterfalls National Park
- Islands of Hvar, Vis, Brač, Šolta
- Šibenik archipelago
Our Teaching Philosophy
I believe that the best way to learn sailing is by doing. My courses are designed to give you real, hands-on experience in authentic conditions. Every student leaves our academy not just with a certificate, but with genuine confidence at the helm.