Adriatic Nautical Academy

Adriatic Nautical Academy 40 years, Adriatic Nautical Academy has set the benchmark for sailing education in Croatia. A legacy of heritage, authority, and uncompromising standards.

Founded in 1988, ANA was Croatia’s first sailing Academy and first RYA Training Centre, 2008. ANA was founded in 1988 as a flagship sailing school of the network of ACI marinas in Croatia by Veljko Barbieri and Cino Ricci. Since then thousands of students have started sailing with us - many have returned, some even more than 30 times (!) to continue sailing in good company and keep discovering bea

uties of the Croatian coast. In the '90s the school owned a maxi yacht and participated in the epic Columbus regatta across the Atlantic, skippered by Damir Milos (instructor of the skipper course) and crewed by Zivko Matutinovic. (current Chief Instructor), who then took part in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race (today know as the Volvo Ocean Race). Today, we have at our disposal a fleet of five boats (Beneteau First 367, Elan 333 and Adria 1020) on which we carry out most of our courses. For longer cruises such as crossings to Otranto or to Malta we use a Salona 45. In our courses we aim to transmit not only sailing techniques, but also respect for each other and for the wonderful marine environment that surrounds us.

Gladuša 2026 ⛵️If it looks good in photos… imagine how it felt out there.That’s where the real story is — on the water, ...
25/04/2026

Gladuša 2026 ⛵️

If it looks good in photos… imagine how it felt out there.
That’s where the real story is — on the water, in the moments that don’t get captured.

Proud to be part of it. 👋⛵️✨️💛

Check out our regatta sailing courses on the link below
https://anasail.com/tour-category/learn-to-race/

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14/04/2026

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U sumrak dana stiže nam i prijava posade Fayruza na čelu sa skiperom Antom Špoljarićem kao predstavnicima JK Samobor. Dobro nan došli.

Last Week We Opened the Season at Full Power ✨️⛵️👋Last week, we kicked off the new season in the best possible way. With...
04/04/2026

Last Week We Opened the Season at Full Power ✨️⛵️👋

Last week, we kicked off the new season in the best possible way. With 5 boats out on the water, our Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Beginner and Advanced Sailing Course, and Skipper Training programs all started strong.

Conditions were demanding, with heavy weather and strong bura blowing through almost the entire week, but that only made the experience more valuable. It was a real reminder that some of the best learning happens when the sea gives you something real to work with.

Despite the challenging conditions, the atmosphere was fantastic. Crews gained hands-on experience, built confidence, improved their boat handling, and learned how to work together under pressure.

It was an intense, rewarding, and memorable start to the season. Everyone learned a lot, pushed their limits, and still managed to have a great time on the water.

A very strong beginning — and a great sign of what this season has in store.




Every year there are a few programs we run only once in the season.Experienced sailors tend to book these weeks first be...
18/03/2026

Every year there are a few programs we run only once in the season.
Experienced sailors tend to book these weeks first because they know they won’t repeat.
If you plan to take a real step forward with your sailing this year, these are the programs worth securing early.

More on the link below:

Every year there are a few programs we run only once in the season. Experienced sailors tend to book these weeks first because they know they won't repeat.

Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible woman sailing their own course 🌹Today we celebrate the women who t...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible woman sailing their own course 🌹

Today we celebrate the women who take the helm, trust their strength, and sail their own course.
At Adriatic Nautical Academy, we honour every woman who inspires, leads, and proves that no horizon is out of reach.

Two Hearts. One Horizon. Moments over things. ⛵✨Some gifts fade. Some get forgotten.But shared time becomes shared memor...
14/02/2026

Two Hearts. One Horizon. Moments over things. ⛵✨

Some gifts fade. Some get forgotten.
But shared time becomes shared memories and those stay.

Wind in your hair, salty air, sandy toes…
and the kind of laughter that only happens when you’re learning, sailing, and living it as one crew.

This season, fall in love with sailing together.

Our Valentine’s Month Newsletter is out 💙
14% OFF when you book for TWO (all ANA + RYA courses)
Code: LOVE&SAILING14
Valid until the end of this month.

Bring your best sailing partner and turn this season into a never-fading story.



This is the season to stop saying “we should” and turn it into “we did.” Because the best sailing moments are the ones you share the first clean tack, the first confident docking, the first sunset at anchor where you both look at each other like: okay… this is it.

Santa docked in Jezera like a pro 🎅⚓ … and left us this messageDear sailors,Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2026! 🎄✨We ...
23/12/2025

Santa docked in Jezera like a pro 🎅⚓ … and left us this message

Dear sailors,

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2026! 🎄✨

We hope your holidays are full of good people, good food, and plans that make you smile.

Santa sailed into Jezera the other night looking very skipper-ish. No drama, no shouting just a clean approach, one smooth reverse, and a perfect spring line. We were impressed. Then he checked the dock lines, twice, nodded approvingly… and pulled out his famous Naughty & Nice crew list right on the dock.

Nice crew list
Coils lines like a grown-up
Gets the fenders out before the docking speech begins
Knows that “a little more” on the winch is never “a little”
Brings soft bags, not suitcases with wheels
Says “ready on the line?” before pulling
Remembers where the fire extinguisher is
Makes coffee after the sail is set
Leaves the boat better than they found it
Chooses their favourite 2026 week while the calendar is fresh

Naughty crew list
Says “don’t worry, I’ll catch it” while jumping onto the dock
Calls every line “the rope”
Ties a knot that looks like modern sculpture
Thinks “leeway” is a type of holiday cocktail
Calls a cleat “that metal thing”
Thinks the autopilot is a qualified skipper
Leaves wet gear in a cabin like it’s modern art
Forgets the course dates and then begs the universe for a miracle
And then Santa leaned in with the real holiday news:

“The 2026 dates are online.” 🎅⛵

If you’re planning your next Adriatic adventure with us, these are the programs Santa circled first — they don’t run very often and the spots disappear quickly:

Skipper Course
Celestial Navigation
Mile Building & Cruising Programs
Skipper Lab
Maneuvering Course
Gourmet Sailing with Živko
Regatta Sailing Courses
Take a look at the new dates, choose your favourite, and if you want help picking the perfect fit just reply with your preferred week (or month) and we’ll help you line it up.

Dates & prices: anasail.com/dates-and-prices

Best holiday wishes from Jezera,
ANA Team 🎁🎀🎄 🎅 ⛵

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22/12/2025

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Dear sailors, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2026! 🎄✨ We hope your holidays are full of good people, good food, and plans that make you smile.

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23/10/2025

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🏆🏆🏆81st Viška Regatta 20251st place - C5 CruisingTeam:JasnaDomenDimaMatejIraAnte
22/10/2025

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81st Viška Regatta 2025
1st place - C5 Cruising

Team:
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Obala Sv. Ivana 47E
Jezera
22242

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+38551711814

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