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About Us

Who are skeners really?

Skener Yachting is a skipper &
sailing company based in beautiful Croatia.

Skener is a new brand of highly qualified skippers that combines the job of being a skipper and a personal trainer on your vacation.

Besides managing the boat, organizing sailing routes and taking care of general safety of all the passengers, our skippers provide a variety of different sports and relaxing activities that are going to fulfill your summer sailing experience! Also, all of our skeners have a university degree in kinesiology with a  specialisation in sailing.

Who are skeners really? You can find out from our name!

In Skener Yachting, we highly value the quality of each member. To become a part of our team, it is not enough only to have a sailing certificate and a university degree in kinesiology. Selected individuals frequently participate in additional education, training and testing to provide guests with the best available active tourism service.

Meet The Team

With a sailboat tattoo on his arm, a sailor he must be. A proud parent of our small Skener family seeks trust and quality in every member. Along with many other hobbies, he was engaged in shooting sports for years. This time he hit the mark and managed to raise nautical tourism to another level.

Fitness / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Windsurfing / Yoga

Mag.cin. Petar Kir Hromatko
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER
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Always eager to acquire knowledge and share it with others. Filip believes a strong work ethic and discipline is always a winning recipe. Fortunately, he loves to cook ever since he was little so his Skener Yachting recipe turned out fantastic. 

Fitness / Freediving / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Yoga 

Bacc.cin. Filip Vuković
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER
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Regarding her last name (Snail in Croatian), she is probably the fastest snail you’ve ever seen. She is Skener Yachting’s first lady and a scientist in the laboratory of ideas. See the world through her eyes and get lost in our marketing manager’s creative chaos.

Mag.oec. Beti Puž
MARKETING MANAGER AND CO-FOUNDER
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Koda is our beloved team member and furry friend. With her wagging tail and affectionate personality, she brings joy and positivity to our workplace every day. As a loyal and dedicated companion, she reminds us of the importance of loyalty, teamwork, and unconditional love.

Barking / Eating / Sleeping / Sniffing

Mag.dog. Koda
HUMAN RESOURCES
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With two completed studies, juggling between his responsibilities takes up most of his time. Over the last few years, he turned his interests towards marine activities, particularly freediving. When needed, he will assist with technical difficulties.

Fitness / Freediving 

Mag.ing. Josip Kir Hromatko
SKIPPER AND INSTRUCTOR
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Engineer by title and skipper in the making. Interested in the inner workings of any machine. Despite this, for him nothing beats the silence joined by the sound of a sailboat cutting through the waves powered only by wind. A sound he’s been chasing to hear every summer since before he was in elementary school.

Luka Vuković
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND INSTRUCTOR
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A passionate sailor who is happiest at sea. A master capable of solving any problem you may face on board and an expert in finding Croatia’s most beautiful coves. It is said he was born on a windsurfing board, but he is only human, we’ve seen him fall. He’s working as a skipper until he gets his first casting opportunity.

Fitness / Freediving / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Windsurfing / Yoga

Mag.cin. Jakov Iličić
SKIPPER
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Even though his last name is Kajgana (Scrambled eggs in Croatian), goulash is a meal he prepares best. He is our Skener Yachting team’s gourmet and party animal, always wearing a smile on his face. He has a special ability of making a musical instrument out of any object. Raise your holiday atmosphere with Jurica and his addicting energy!

Fitness / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Yoga

Mag.cin. Jurica Kajgana
SKIPPER
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Filip is a long-distance swimmer with many miles behind him. A man who got rid of his webbed feet in order to fit in with society. Other than swimming and sailing, he spends the winter season on snowy mountains where, as a ski instructor, he improves his methodical knowledge even further.

Fitness / Freediving / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Windsurfing / Yoga 

Mag.cin. Filip Husnjak
SKIPPER
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In his youth, Bruno was a taekwondo martial artist, managing to get a white belt. Pirates will surely reconsider their decision before attacking his vessel. No matter the ups and downs of taekwondo career, he enrolled as a student at the Faculty of Kinesiology and evolved into an excellent sailor, athlete and coach.

Fitness / Freediving / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Yoga

Mag.cin. Bruno Sinković
SKIPPER
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Franjo fell in love with sailing and freediving. He engages in underwater fishing and plays guitar. The issue is the fish manages to escape. Hoping one will eventually be caught, playing a few songs is another one of his techniques.  Something he always manages to catch is a wonderful and relaxing mood.

Fitness / Freediving / Massage / Sailing / Swimming

Mag.cin. Franjo Merc
SKIPPER
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Not even all the four corners of the globe can satisfy our versatile and handy Marko. He loves to bring out the best out of people as well as his work season. During winter he is a ski instructor, and during summer he is an instructor of all water sports. This adrenaline junkie found his dosage on a windsurfing board. There is no wind mighty enough to collapse his sails.

Fitness / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Windsurfing / Yoga 

Mag.cin. Marko Matak
SKIPPER
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Dominik always wanted to become a captain, and since Luka Modrić took the captain’s place in the football team, Dominik decided to become a captain on a sailboat. In addition to his love of football and the sea, he also practices karate, so discipline and responsibility are his two great virtues.

Fitness / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Windsurfing / Yoga 

Mag.cin. Dominik Juranić
SKIPPER
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An athlete who decided to replace a handball for a set of sails, and a handball court for the sea. A team captain on-court, and a boat captain at sea. If you become a member of his team, rest assured, whether in handball or sailing, he will give everything he’s got. Apart from scoring.

Fitness / Freediving / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Windsurfing / Yoga  

Mag.cin. Martin Šutalo
SKIPPER
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Among the oldest in our crew, Mate is a role model to all his colleagues. His patience and calm nature instill peace and confidence even in rough waters. You can rest assured that you will always sail into a safe harbor with him on board. A man with a big heart on his way to a PhD.

Fitness / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Windsurfing / Yoga 

Mag.cin. Mate Maglov
SKIPPER
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Sebastian may resemble a Viking, but he has a polar opposite character. His only correlation with Vikings is the love of sailing which he started with his uncle, and continued at the Faculty of Kinesiology. It is said that his strength comes from his beard, so he takes exceptional care of it.

Fitness / Freediving / Massage / Sailing / Swimming /  Yoga 

Mag.cin. Sebastian Pavičić
SKIPPER
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 A fitness trainer with both a lean and bulky body. With rough hands, our massage therapist can give you a delicate massage nevertheless. One of many athletes who focused his love and energy towards sailing. A motivational speaker who will get one more rep out of you in any exercise!

Fitness / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Yoga

Mag.cin. Daniel Hvizdak
SKIPPER
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Other than being a skipper, Luka is an excellent lifeguard, be it at sea or in the rapids. The starring role in Croatia’s Baywatch. In his company, you can enjoy your holiday safely and carefree.

Fitness / Massage / Sailing / Swimming / Yoga

Mag.cin. Luka Cvitan
SKIPPER
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Our Partners

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Cro Uni Sailing is one of the key partners of Skener Yachting. Under the leadership of associate professor dr.sc. Nikola Prlenda, numerous 4th and 5th-year students of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb, acquire all the necessary basic and advanced knowledge in sailing and nautical tourism. The Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb and the sailing orientation, which all SKENERS are proud of, created and will create intelligent and ambitious young professors, trainers and skippers. Skippers who, in their five-year education, go through methodology, didactics, psychology and numerous other aspects of education, as well as nautical tourism, which are important and necessary for providing service at the highest level!

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Adria Libar Maritime School (previously known as Adria Mare) was founded in 1989 with the aim of imparting knowledge gained through experience and sailing the world’s seas. For more than 30 years, they have positioned themselves as a very good maritime school in the maritime education market and set an example of high education standards. Accordingly, Adria Libar maritime school in the maritime-theoretical part of the training is the first choice of SKENERS for taking certificates in various maritime fields. Adria Libar, as our loyal partner, granted a special discount on their maritime courses to all participants of our Skipper Academy Skener course!

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Euromarine has been providing Jeanneau charter yacht service in Croatia since 1994. More than 29 years in business show the quality of the entire team and the fleet they operate. In addition to sailboats, they also offer catamarans (39 – 50 ft) and motorboats (26 – 59 ft). Euromarine yachts are fully equipped according to the highest standards with GPS plotters, autopilots, dinghies, safety equipment, free WI-FI on board and other accessories, ensuring you safe and enjoyable sailing. In Euromarine, we see a reliable partner who will provide you with the best possible yacht and SKENER service for your vacation!

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More Yacht Club was founded by friends and colleagues from the yachting industry with a vision to put the client experience at the forefront of the entire business model. But what does that mean? In short, they build every process and procedure most conveniently and easily for you as a client. You can rent their sailboats (39-54 ft) and catamarans (37-50 ft) from Pula or Trogir, which cover almost the entire Croatian coast. You can be sure you will get a reliable vessel for your trip. Striving for excellence in their fleet and team, they included SKENER activities in their offer to meet the growing demand for active vacations. What you as their guest can expect is professionalism and expertise from the world’s most advanced charter yacht industry combined with Scandinavian quality service, loyalty and kindness.

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Freewave charter is located in the central part of the Adriatic coast, namely the city of Trogir. Its position makes it an ideal starting point for trips to the north and south, as well as to the most famous and most visited islands – Hvar and Vis. With over 20 sailboats owned by charter (sizes from 37 to 51 feet), we are sure you will find the ideal sailboat in their fleet for you and your crew! The proximity and excellent connection between the city of Trogir and the Split airport (12 minutes by car) allow you to travel quickly and safely without the influence of traffic jams on highways. In addition to good connections, the marina’s location, the fleet and the friendly staff who will welcome you, Freewave Charter also offers SKENER services that will complete your ideal vacation!

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The love for boats and the sea, fostered in the Gazin family, is the reason why Igor decided to buy a boat and establish the SunLife Charter company. SunLife Charter is located in Split, the second largest city in Croatia and certainly one of the most visited cities on the Adriatic coast during the summer season. Their fleet includes sailboats and catamarans with a very noticeable orange color. Like the color orange, the SunLife team manifests enthusiasm, creativity and adventure. For this very reason, in SunLife charter, in addition to great vessels, you can also enjoy all SKENER activities!

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Nautika Centar Nava started as a micro family business for boat rental. Slowly but steadily, they developed into a small family business with 30+ employees. In their fleet, in addition to Lagoon catamarans, Beneteau and X-Yachts sailboats, you can also find various Saxdor motorboats for which Nava is an authorized dealer. You can be sure of the quality of their boats, considering that a large part of their business is the service of boats and Volvo Penta engines. Nava charter is located in marinas from the north to the south of the Croatian coast, which allows you to visit any island of your choice and enjoy SKENER activities in beautiful locations all over the Adriatic!

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Under The Heavens charter, based in Primošten (Marina Kremik), mostly includes Dufour sailboats and catamarans in its fleet.  Alongside Dufour yachts, you can also find some Jeanneau sailboats or motor catamarans. The entire fleet is very recognizable for the beautiful dark blue color that decorates the hulls of the vessels. Dufour yachts represent the cutting-edge in the boat-building industry, successfully combining comfort and sailing performance. And indeed, Under The Heavens yachts provide great comfort and relaxed SKENER activities that make moments under the sails unforgettable!

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Sea Drive is a charter company based in Zadar. Sea Drive constantly invests in new models and brands of vessels to provide quality products and services and maximally satisfy the wishes of its guests. Their fleet is based on comfortable Merry Fisher motorboats, and they also offer 2 catamarans. The Sea Drive fleet located in Zadar is an ideal starting point for sailing around the Adriatic coast and the Zadar archipelago, which our SKENERS will be happy to introduce you to.

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Erasmus Student Network Croatia is an independent and non-profit student organization that is run according to the principles of the Erasmus Student Network AISBL. It is part of the largest student association in Europe – ESN, founded in 1989, which operates in over 40 countries around the world. In ESN, they advocate for the quality and quantity of mobility in the European Higher Education Area, to support and develop student exchange that focuses on the support and integration of students participating in the Erasmus+ exchange program. ESN Croatia plays an important role in promoting international cooperation and understanding among students and helps to create an inclusive and friendly environment for all participants of the Erasmus+ program in Croatia. In ESN Croatia, we see a team of young ambitious people who advocate for the development of the community and the creation of better opportunities for young people, whose values we share.

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eSTUDENT is a non-profit student association founded in 2004 thanks to the initiative of proactive students and assistants with the mission to become initiators of positive changes and improve the environment in which they operate. Their goal is to provide students with additional education through work on projects, provide support and improve the quality of studies. All members work together to develop creativity and, like us, are constantly learning, approaching everything they do sincerely, motivated and positively. The team spirit and desire for a positive change in eSTUDENT fit perfectly into our concept of the Student Sailing Week event.

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The American International School of Zagreb (AISZ) offers an academically rigorous international curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. At the youngest grades, their program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach while Grades 1 to 10 are anchored in the AERO Common Core Standards. Students in Grades 11 and 12 consistently achieve above world average results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Their learning engagements are future-oriented and focused on acquiring the interdisciplinary skills and character dispositions necessary for a successful future in the age of innovation. Learning at AISZ nurtures attributes of a successful international citizen who is dedicated to service and care for our environment and resources, as well as being committed to integrity and the personal resilience to learn from disappointments and failures. The AISZ state of the art campus is conveniently located in Zagreb, opposite Bundek Lake. AISZ – a place where traditional subjects are taught artistically; and artistic and physical disciplines encompass academically challenging insights. At AISZ they are: Experiencing the future, today!