A skipper with THE story

Saša Fegić

A sailor to the bone with +25 years of experience sailing the Adriatic and Mediterranean and with a recent circumnavigation in his wake, Saša is a true salty dog at age of 40. 

Always considering boat safety and comfort of the crew as a priority,  he is a reliable and trustworthy skipper who will take care of the craft and make sure the crew has good time. After all, sailing is fun when done right!

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about

CROATIA based, available worldwide

Based in Mali Lošinj, Croatia, an Adriatic island proud of a long sailing history, I’m highly mobile and can board a vessel anywhere in the world. Sailing around Adriatic over past 25 years, I have a detailed knowledge of Adriatic coast, it’s moody winds, chain of gem islands and their hidden coves.

Familiar with major Mediterranean ports and numerous harbours around the globe, I have experience in successfully clearing in the boat and the crew in +20 countries (including Australia, New Zealand and Brazil), always playing it by the rules, even at the restrictive and tough for travelling COVID-19 times.

Skipper Angle

My Story

My universe is sea centric and all I do is sailing related. I started early with dinghies and sailing lessons at age 14, got educated in Marine Business Management in Coves, UK and worked my way up in boating industry from deckhand on motor yachts to base management of a sailboat charter base. Then I returned to basics and chose just to sail and skipper the boats, showing people the good time and best of places. That’s where I find most joy and satisfaction, that’s where I excel.

I love to share my experience. Founder and editor of once leading sailing news portal, I was host for VOR and Vendee Globe broadcasting in Croatia. Since 2014 I blog about boat restoration and circumnavigation in Croatian and English. 

I love to introduce people to sailing. Co-founder of  the Sailing Club Dobro more in Zagreb, I taught sailing basics to 6 generations of new sailors, introducing them to navigation through basic and advanced sailing courses.

I  simply love everything about the boats. Built my first boat in 2010, restored another one in 2016.  and repaired it dozens of times while circumnavigating the world. I can handle a quirky old timer as well as deliver a bareboat with equal enthusiasm and responsability.

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Freelance skipper

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bareboat delivery skipper

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sailing instructor

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sailing journalist & editor

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sailboat charter base manager

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sailing club co-founder

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boatbuilder & boat restaurateur

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Sed porttitor lectus nibh Curabitur non

OCEANS CROSSED

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

MILES SAILED

HAPPY SAILORS

CREW ANGLE

Your Impressions

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Saša is a great guy! Self-effacing and unobtrusive, yet a good company. His stories of sea are captivating and he has a vast experience and knowledge of sea and sailing, which he is happy to share.
Saša is an excellent choice for a skipper and I’m thankful for the 5 fabulous days spent sailing.

– Andrea Pančur, Poreč

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My first sailing ever was with Saša aboard HIR3. We were alone, so we had plenty of time to talk and Saša is an interesting companion, calm and pleasant. It is said that it can be awkward if company aboard does not suit you, but I cannot imagine the kind of person who could not agree with Saša.

– Milivoj Pejić, Zagreb

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When Saša is skippering the boat, I feel safe and relaxed, happy and accepted. The knowledge he shares is priceless and I learned a lot from him. When someone asks for a skipper, if I like them, I recommend Saša wholeheartedly. And we sail on, whether bura or jugo blows, all happy and content.

– Anamarija Žanko, Split

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I’ve been dreaming of ocean sailing since I read Moitessier. A month aboard HIR 3, sailing from Nouvelle Caledonie via Vanuatu to Fiji, was my dream come true. We’ve had true offshore experience, rough seas in +40 knots of wind, but I always felt safe.

Saša is the only guy I can imagine sailing even longer than a month since he is so quiet and kind. 

– Nelson Rabak, Pula

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I’ve been on the boats before, but I never sailed before Saša & HIR 3. When the sails filled with wind and the engine went off, the loud sound of silence was overwhelming. I remember that moment as the one I fell in love with sailing. It is truly therapeutical and one should prescribe sailing against everyday stress and anxiety.

– Marina Đukanović, Mali Lošinj

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I’ve sailed with Saša twice – my 1st sailing experience and my 1st offshore. Both times there was a great spirit aboard, despite the fact we all just met. As a skipper, Saša is extremely patient, tolerant and flexible. He himself makes a good company which is prerequisite for the above mentioned good vibe. Saša has a vast sailing knowledge and loves to share it, so one can really learn a lot.

Aboard HIR 3 I felt like at my own boat. She is modest but provides enough comfort and a very close touch with the sea.

 

– Helie Weissenbacher, Šibenik

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Sailing aboard HIR 3 was my 1st ever. After a week, I discovered a passion for sailing I never knew. Ever since sailboats have been my favourite getaway from busy life and tranquilisers. Saša played a major role there – calm and relaxed, he moved around the deck as if it was a living room. I’m forever grateful to him for broadening my sea views beyond the beach and glimpsing at the islands in the distance, inciting the love for sailing.

 

– Tea Japunčić, Zagreb

MY EXPERTISE

SAILING SKILLS

  • INSHORE & OFFSHORE SAILING 100% 100%
  • SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 100% 100%
  • BOAT MAINTENANCE 85% 85%

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

MULTILINGUAL

  • English 100% 100%
  • Croatian 100% 100%
  • Italian 85% 85%

Recognition

member of

Cape Horners Club

2020

Ocean cruising club

2020

Sailing club, zagreb co-founder

2011

Croatian sailing association

2000

Contact Me

Get In Touch

Are you looking for a skipper to sail your own craft or a chartered boat, recruiting crew for a boat transfer or something else?

If you are not sure about the boat or the route to explore Adriatic, I can help you design your vacation, recommend the spots to visit and find the best boat to suit your needs.

Drop me a note saying what you have in mind and I’ll get back to you with a proposal.

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