Unique business seminars on the high seas
For self-employed and freelance entrepreneur couples
Imagine spending eight days on a luxurious catamaran, sailing through the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic and enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Croatian islands. But this isn't just an ordinary vacation. These are exclusive leadership seminars specifically for entrepreneurial couples. This unique combination of continuing education, peer-to-peer exchange, and relaxation not only offers a break from everyday life but also promotes your personal and professional development.
On the move with a luxury catamaran
Experience unforgettable moments on a catamaran that prioritizes reliability and well-being. Ranging in size from 46 to 50 feet and accommodating four to six people, these catamarans set new standards in comfort and well-being. The spacious cabins feature comfortable double beds and a private bathroom with a toilet and shower. The large saloon and the cockpit at the rear offer plenty of space for socializing. The foredeck and the areas on the flybridge are ideal for sunbathing and relaxing.
Inspiring workshops
The wind can blow gently across the sea, but it can also suddenly show its rough side and require a change of course. Just like in the business world, where conditions often change unpredictably and quick adjustments and decisions are required.
Connect with like-minded people. Share your entrepreneurial experiences, challenges, and successes in moderated discussions. Through this valuable peer-to-peer exchange, you'll benefit from the group's diverse perspectives and creative solutions.
Exclusive networking opportunities
Establish valuable contacts with other entrepreneurs and executives. Sharing experiences and ideas can open up new business opportunities and collaborations.
Personal fulfillment
Treat yourself to a break that offers much more than just relaxation.
Combine valuable learning with inspiring experiences and enjoy personal and professional enrichment. The unforgettable atmosphere on the luxury catamaran, the inspiring landscapes, and a unique blend of education and relaxation.
Here you will not only grow as a leader, but you will also bring this energy and experience back into your professional and private life.
6 reasons for an exclusive
Business seminar from extraYachting
Welcome aboard extraYachting!
Cast off for an inspiring seminar week
Day 1: The beginning of an inspiring journey
Your adventure begins with your arrival at the departure port, where we warmly welcome you and your companions aboard our luxury sailing catamaran. After a warm welcome, we will escort you to your cabin and familiarize you with the first-class facilities on board. An unforgettable sailing trip full of comfort and relaxation awaits you.
With a first-class dinner and a round of introductions, we create the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed start. From the very first evening, you'll feel the power of shared strength and realize that in the days ahead, you'll not only learn but also make new friends.
Day 2: Team building and collaboration
The second day is all about teamwork and communication. Through inspiring presentations and interactive workshops, you and your partner will learn how to work even better as a team and overcome challenges together. Exciting team-building activities on and around the catamaran will strengthen your trust and collaboration.
The day ends with an enjoyable dinner in a charming old town restaurant that celebrates the rich Croatian cuisine.
Day 3: Peer-to-peer exchange
The third day offers a unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals. In moderated discussions, you'll share your entrepreneurial experiences, challenges, and successes. Through this valuable peer-to-peer exchange, you'll benefit from the group's diverse perspectives and creative solutions.
In the afternoon, you can relax and unwind with a swim in a picturesque bay. Delicious snacks and refreshing drinks are available on board.
After the swimming stop, it's time to set sail again and head for another picturesque port in the Croatian island world.
Day 4: Personal development in an inspiring environment
Our fourth day is dedicated to your personal and professional development. In motivating workshops, you'll learn how to develop your individual skills and achieve your professional goals.
In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore one of Croatia's fascinating islands. Enjoy the local culture, crystal-clear waters, and warm hospitality. The day concludes with an exquisite dinner in an old town restaurant.
Day 5: Responsibility and sustainability in business
Sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship are the topics of the fifth day. Learn how to make your business sustainable and responsible through practical examples.
After a relaxing swim break in the afternoon, all participants gather in the evening for an inspiring theme evening with in-depth discussions and reflections.
Day 6: Creativity and innovative solutions
On the sixth day, we'll foster your creativity and innovative spirit. In inspiring creative workshops, you'll develop new approaches to solving your business challenges.
In the afternoon, we'll visit a local attraction or cultural highlight together. The day concludes with dinner at an exclusive restaurant offering local specialties.
Day 7: Best Practices and Success Stories
On the seventh day, you'll have the opportunity to share and expand on your insights. You'll exchange best practices and success stories in an open forum.
The afternoon is at your leisure to further your personal discussions or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The day concludes with a celebratory farewell dinner, where you will also receive your participation certificates.
Day 8: Farewell and outlook
Our last day begins with breakfast together and a final meeting in which we collect feedback and discuss future meetings.
You will leave the catamaran not only with new friends and valuable experiences, but also with a clear plan for your future growth together.
This 8-day seminar on a luxury catamaran offers you a perfect balance of continuing education, peer-to-peer exchange, and relaxation.
Josef Giselbrecht and Sabine Thurnher-Giselbrecht: Skipper and seminar leader on the luxury catamaran
Since a young age, Josef Giselbrecht's virtues have been a hands-on mentality and proactive approach. These qualities have accompanied him throughout an impressive professional life, which he has pursued with great commitment and passion.
After completing his studies, Josef Giselbrecht worked for many years as a manager and managing director in various international companies. He demonstrated his expertise in marketing and sales in the building materials industry, the insurance sector, and the advertising and marketing sectors. During this time, he played a key role in developing new markets in Southeastern and Eastern Europe, which provided him with valuable international experience and in-depth knowledge of new market strategies.
Today, Josef Giselbrecht owns a successful advertising and marketing agency with offices in Austria and Switzerland. His extensive experience in marketing and sales, as well as in managing companies and employees, sets him apart. His strengths include entrepreneurial thinking, strong implementation skills, assertiveness, negotiation skills, a sense of responsibility, organizational talent, and the ability to lead and motivate employees. This extensive professional experience and skills are incorporated into his leadership seminars.
Josef Giselbrecht has managed to combine his great personal passion for yachting on lakes and oceans with his professional expertise. Today, together with his wife Sabine, who also works on the management of the advertising and marketing agency and has extensive nautical experience, he offers leadership seminars for entrepreneurial couples on a luxury sailing catamaran.
Josef Giselbrecht boasts more than 25 years of experience on motor and sailing yachts. He holds a Lake Constance license and a FB3 marine license, as well as various radio certificates. This provides him with a solid foundation for safe operation on all waters. His extensive practical experience also includes the transfer of a luxury sailing catamaran from France to Croatia.
With this combination of professional expertise and nautical experience, Josef and Sabine Giselbrecht create a unique learning environment in which entrepreneurial couples can not only expand their leadership skills but also enjoy unforgettable experiences on the high seas.
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Planned dates 2025/2026
2025
03.05. – 10.05.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
10.05. – 17.05.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
2 places still available

17.05. – 24.05.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
2 places still available

24.05. – 31.05.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
fully booked

13.09. – 20.09.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
20.09. – 27.09.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
27.09. – 04.10.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
04.10. – 11.10.2025
Sailing trip to the islands of Solta, Hvar and Brac
Sailing region Central Dalmatia
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
2026
11.05. – 15.05.2026
Positive Leadership – Management Seminar
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
28.09. – 02.10.2026
Positive Leadership – Management Seminar
Starting/ending point: Marina in the greater Split area
Advance notice
Positive Leadership – Management Seminar
The leadership seminar combines the principles of Markus Ebner's PERMA coaching approach with practical sailing. This experience provides leaders with not only theoretical insights but also practical applications in teamwork and personal development on the high seas.
Date 1: 11.05. – 15.05.2026
Date 2: 28.09. – 02.10.2026
Number of participants 4 to 6 people (2 people on request).
Additional dates and destinations in Croatia, Greece, Italy and Southern France on request.
If you wish, we can also organize your arrival and departure (flight, transfer).
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our exclusive seminars on the high seas and how they can enrich your entrepreneurial life.
What makes the leadership seminars on a luxury sailing catamaran unique?
The seminars combine workshops with practical on-water experiences. Participants benefit from the unique learning environment and can directly apply their acquired knowledge in practical situations. Furthermore, the learning is complemented by unforgettable experiences in a luxurious setting.
What qualifications do Josef and Sabine Giselbrecht have as skipper and seminar leader?
Josef Giselbrecht has extensive experience as a manager and managing director in international companies in the fields of marketing, sales, the building materials industry, insurance, and advertising. He also owns a successful advertising and marketing agency with offices in Austria and Switzerland. Josef has more than 25 years of experience on motor and sailing yachts and holds important nautical licenses and certificates. Sabine Giselbrecht is also a member of the agency's management team and brings extensive nautical experience.
Who are the seminars on the sailing catamaran suitable for?
The seminars are specifically designed for self-employed and freelance entrepreneur couples who want to expand their leadership skills and develop further in a dynamic and inspiring environment. They are ideal for those who value a combination of theoretical training and practical application.
What topics are covered in the seminars?
The seminars cover a wide range of leadership topics, including entrepreneurial thinking, execution, assertiveness, negotiation skills, responsibility, organizational talent, and the ability to motivate and lead employees. The focus is on developing practical solutions to real business problems and strengthening leadership skills.
What nautical experience do participants need
No prior nautical knowledge is required to participate in the seminars. Participants benefit from the extensive nautical experience of Josef and Sabine Giselbrecht and are safely guided through all activities on board.
Where do the seminars take place and how long do they last
The one-week seminars take place on a luxury sailing catamaran. The seminar trip begins and ends on Saturdays in the marina of the starting point. The route takes you past breathtaking coastal landscapes, picturesque bays, and idyllic little harbor towns.
What is included in the seminar price
The seminar price includes participation in all training sessions and practical exercises, accommodation in comfortable double cabins on the sailing catamaran, and breakfast on board. Drinks and afternoon snacks on board, port fees, and fuel costs are billed at cost.
What tax advantages and funding options are there
Continuing education costs for professional seminars can generally be deducted from taxes as business expenses. In addition, there are various funding programs available, depending on the respective federal state and the specific conditions. Interested participants should contact their tax advisor or the relevant funding agencies for more information.
How big is the catamaran
Catamarans ranging in size from 46 to 50 feet from the Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, or Bali brands are used. All sailing catamarans are high-quality and comfortable, and equipped with the necessary safety equipment.
How large is the group of participants
As a rule, the boat sizes listed have 4 – 8 people on board, including crew, to ensure sufficient space and privacy.
What does the seminar cost and how can I register for a seminar
Those interested can inquire about the costs of the seminar trip directly via the contact information on the website or send an inquiry by email to info@extrayachting.com or contact us by phone.
What should I bring to participate in the seminars
We recommend comfortable clothing for life on board, sailing shoes with non-slip soles, and waterproof clothing in case the weather isn't sunny. You'll also need personal items and any professional documents or materials that might be relevant to the seminar. You'll receive detailed information about the packing list after registration.