Full-Crew Training

Maximum 8 participants per session (first come, first served).

Three evenings, from 17:30 to 21:00.
Meet-up at 17:30, we dock off at 18:00. Back at the dock, packed up and debriefed by 21:00.

• Session 1: Focus on sail selection, efficient sail changes, and rounding maneuvers
• Session 2: Focus on sail trim for upwind, downwind, broad reach, reaching, and open angles
• Session 3: Focus on start procedures & rules during starting procedures

In the introductory course, we make sure everyone gets a go at all roles.

The course includes

The yacht with all equipment, navigation and weather instruments, course literature from RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, dock fees, fuel, and race entry fees.

As a member of the non-profit association She Captain, you receive a discounted price on this course. You’ll find the discount code in Cardskipper among your membership benefits.

What to bring

Bring your own life jacket, weather-appropriate sailing clothing, lunch, snacks, and a personal water bottle. If you have your own starting watch or training watch with a timer, feel free to bring it, but it is not required.

The course requires basic sailing experience and understanding, as well as basic navigation skills. You are, of course, welcome to sign up for additional sessions to gain more practice and repetition ahead of the race.
This course will be held in English or Swedish, depending on the participants.

About your coach – Madeleine

I’ve been sailing my whole life and have raced actively for the past 15 years, in everything from dinghies to the world’s largest three-masted barque. I’ve worked as an instructor for both adults and youth on keelboats (Diva 399, Maxi 999, 909, 84), coached J/70, J/80, and J/92 teams, led corporate sailing events, worked in yacht deliveries and charter in the Mediterranean, crossed both the Atlantic and the Pacific, and have seven Gotland Runt races under my belt (best result: 2nd place in ORC A).

I’ve earned a bronze medal in the Baltic Sea Race (double-handed), a gold medal in the Tall Ship’s Races, podium finishes in both offshore and inshore regattas on X-41 and J/111, competed in match racing on the World Match Racing Tour and the Women’s WMRT, and I’m also a Magenta Project alum (Media & Management Pathway).

Licences: Class 8 Ship Officer, Yachtmaster Offshore, STCW Basic Safety, Norwegian D5L.

About the yacht

Diva 399 Est! Est!! Est!!! is a 40 ft performance cruiser from 1992, featuring slim Scandinavian lines and strong racing DNA. The yacht is equipped with wheel steering, backstays, a full sail wardrobe, and every control line you could possibly dream of. In our opinion – the perfect platform for developing keelboat racing skills.