Sailing

At Ranum Efterskole you learn to sail on the Limfjord. Here we do touring sailing, race training and sailing expeditions to the Mediterranean. In the autumn we are usually in Croatia (Profile 1) and in early summer we are in Greece (Profile 3). Both places are great sailing areas with many islands to explore.

Through the profile course, students learn to sail and navigate, and they have the opportunity to take a theoretical certificate of competency during the winter so they can put their skills on paper. One of the best things about sailing at Ranum Efterskole is the experience of sailing in your own boats with new friends, learning to work as a team - and for some, leading the team as skipper of your own boat.

The voyage starts in Denmark, where the temperature is ideal, and ends with a trip to Croatia. Here, together with experienced skippers, the students will help the students to use their sailing skills and sail tour sailing. We also look at Croatian history and culture. We visit Krka National Park and some of Dalmatia's finest islands and towns - weather and wind permitting. Sailing in the autumn focuses on practical sailing in the school's eleven Aira 22-foot boats, theory in navigation, safety and cooperation on board and planning sailing trips.

Practical seamanship covers sail trimming, steering by compass, GPS navigation, knots and harbour and anchor manoeuvres. We practice what it takes to pass the practical part of the certificate of competency, and if you complete and pass the theory lessons during the winter, you can take the practical test in early summer. In this way, students can obtain an overall licence. An important element of sailing is co-operation and communication in the crew, which is why we work to put together crews that complement and strengthen each other.

Boats in our fleet

• 11 Aira 22
• 1 Matcher 37
• 2 RIB safety boats

The trip

1st period: This is when we usually head to Croatia. During this period, we can get on the water from the start of school.
3rd period: Here we usually travel to Greece. During this period, we start with theory lessons, And as the weather gets warmer, we're sailing on the Limfjord.

10+ Skills Sailing

Do you dream of exploring the world and the big blue ocean? Can you see yourself on the deck of your own boat, maybe on sailing adventures in the Pacific or Denmark, maybe you want to be a professional sailor? Then you should choose this 10+ course! Besides being able to sail and navigate, there are many skills a sailor must possess. You'll need to know about world weather and ocean currents, boat construction and repairs, sails and sail repairs, engine learning, survival at sea, radio communication, seamanship and much more.

You'll learn how to get out into the world, either on your own or someone else's sailboat, as well as what training opportunities are available in the maritime professions. You'll realise how many options there are and that it doesn't have to be difficult. You will have the opportunity to take a proficiency test and maybe even get a VHF radio licence (SRC). The course should be driven by your desire for adventure, and we'll make sure you have a year full of sailing on Ranum Efterskole.

At Ranum Efterskole we have experienced teachers who have sailed the world's oceans, and still do.

Read the "Boat Magazine" (Danish) article on maritime students at Ranum Efterskole

Teachers

Mick Johns

David Enghuus

Matias Johns

Jesper Bach Christensen

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Terms

Terms: Sailing at Ranum takes place based on the following safety instructions. As we are in a season where the weather and water temperature can be tricky, it is important to have waterproof and warm clothing (preferably sailing clothes, hat and fleece jacket) and waterproof footwear (rubber boots). All students must pass a swimming test in accordance with the safety instructions.

Co-payment 1. Professional travel: The price is 6500 kr.