B3 goes RYA!

After the sucsess story of b3onwater as Austrians Leading Sailing Training Centre, we continue our course of providing top quality training for passionate sailors and skippers in order for them reach the ultimate goal: Becoming a RYA Yachtmaster.

We will be holding and organize a big variaty of different courses in our RYA TRAINING CENTRE in PIROVAC, as well as Offshore Legs between the Adriatic Sea and the Atlantic in order for YOU to:

  • COLLECT miles and tidal miles as requirement for the Yachtmaster Offshore EXAM
  • MASTER the spectrum of the syllabus in order to reach the Yachtmaster level
  • EXPLORE new territories to become a experienced sailor
  • PROFESSIONALIZE your skipper skills to become a Pro and work commercially

What can you expect from a course with b3?

  • Experienced sailing instructors
  • Well-equipped, modern, and safe sailing yachts
  • All theoretical and practical training is delivered directly on board
  • Professional preparation for your future role as skipper
  • A relaxed and positive atmosphere on board
  • A perfectly structured training programme
  • Practical, safety-focused sail training
  • Earn your sailing certificate within a predictable timeframe and at a transparent, affordable cost
  • Conveniently located training bases: Pirovac, Lanzarote

What you won’t find with us

  • Studying only to pass the exam
  • Memorising useless theoretical “knowledge”
  • High failure rates to maximise profits
  • Rushed 3-day crash courses
  • Unrealistic, classroom-based navigation exercises
  • Shouting and a negative atmosphere on board
  • Arrogant examiners
  • A two-year wait for a practical training voyage
  • 40-year-old training yachts

our course program

DAY SKIPPER

Designed for aspiring skippers who already have basic sailing experience and want to take responsibility for a cruising yacht in familiar waters by day.

DATES & BOOKING

YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE

The Yachtmaster OFFSHORE is intended for experienced candidates who already meet the examination prerequisites and want to refine their practical skills before an independent RYA examination.

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Angehende FB2-Skipperin

YACHTMASTER OCEAN

For those skippers, who want to add offshore and ocean passage skills to further explore the oceans and get professional qualifications. This is an extension of your Offshore Certificate.

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What is included?

  • Professional instruction
  • Use of the training yacht
  • Accommodation on board, where stated
  • Safety equipment
  • Fuel and gas, where stated
  • RYA course materials, where stated
  • Course completion certificate, where applicable

Not Included

  • Travel to and from the base
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal accident or cancellation insurance
  • Food and beverages, unless stated
  • Examination fees, unless stated
  • Examiner travel and accommodation costs, unless stated
  • Additional marina or harbour fees, unless stated
  • Personal sailing clothing
  • Transfers and parking

Dates & Booking

Pirovac

18 – 23 October
B3 - RYA Yachtmaster Prep Week
Course Begin:
18. October 2026.
Course End:
23. October 2026.
 
Obala Rtine 1A, 22213, Pirovac, Kroatien
From € 1,390.00
1 Bunks available
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Individual Packages

Recruit

Full Package – From Zero to Hero

  • No Pre Requisite
  • Full Training organized by us
  • 10-12 weeks on board
  • Online Training included
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Apprentice

For experienced Dayskippers

  • Dayskipper or equivalent
  • Mile Builder & Prep Weeks
  • -10% on complete package
  • 4-8 weeks on board
  • Online Training included
get personalized offer!

Seamen

Advanced Coastal Skippers

  • Coastal Skipper / SSS / FB3
  • Prep Weeks
  • 1-3 weeks on board
  • Online Training
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Meet the team

Management

Gerhard Böhm
Principal and Founder

Georg Engleitner
Chief Instructor

Klemens Bayr
Director and founder

Alex Bayr
Technical Chief

Instructors

Valentin Oman
Cruising Instructor

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Base Pirovac

Marina Pirovac – Bayr Yachting Peer A

Our Base in Croatia 🇭🇷

Pirovac is a charming coastal village in the heart of Dalmatia, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, historic towns, and some of the most beautiful islands in the Adriatic. Its sheltered bay and central location make it an ideal starting point for exploring the Croatian coast by sea. From Pirovac, sailors can easily reach the spectacular Kornati archipelago, the islands of Murter, Žirje, Kaprije and Prvić, as well as the historic cities of Šibenik and Zadar. With its Mediterranean atmosphere, traditional cuisine, hidden bays and countless islands, Dalmatia offers the perfect combination of sailing, nature, culture and authentic Croatian lifestyle.

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Training Yacht – Oceanis 41.1
ORIOLE

Oriole is our modern and fully equipped Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 training yacht, offering the perfect combination of performance, comfort and safety. Based in Pirovac, she provides an ideal platform for practical sailing instruction, advanced manoeuvring and offshore training. With her spacious cockpit, well-balanced sailing characteristics and comprehensive onboard equipment, Oriole allows students to develop their skills in a professional yet comfortable environment. Whether practising harbour manoeuvres, navigation, sail handling or longer passages, Oriole is a reliable training yacht designed to prepare sailors for confident and independent cruising.

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