About traveling on a sailing yacht in Croatia. Yachting in Croatia and Kornati National Park Yacht tours in Croatia

"Pearl of the Balkans"

“The Pearl of the Balkans” - Croatia and Montenegro is a gourmet European holiday destination. These countries are quiet, calm and homely, very rich in attractions. Here you can spend hours walking along the promenades of ancient towns, receiving an unimaginable positive charge for the future. The nature of these places will definitely amaze you with its riot of greenery, the turquoise of the sea, and its pristine ecological purity.

Rocky beaches, water clarity up to fifty meters deep, mild climate - all this will make your vacation unforgettable. A vacation in these countries will also delight you with the peace and sedateness inherent in Croats and Montenegrins.

Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with unique architecture (it is not for nothing that it is protected by UNESCO as a cultural monument of world significance), picturesque bays, rich Mediterranean vegetation and clear water warm sea. Long beaches, a wonderful climate and excellent hotels make a holiday here extremely pleasant.

Route- Bar - Dubrovnik - Korcula island - Ston island - Cavtat - Herceg Novi - Kotor - Perast - Gorgija island - Tivat (Porto Montenegro) - Budva - St. Nicholas island - Mamula island - Bar

Sights of Dubrovnik

The old town is the most beautiful and ancient part Dubrovnik. The center of the Old Town is the Stradun or Placa, a busy street that cuts the fortress into two unequal parts. Once upon a time there was a strait that separated island part cities from the mainland. The main square of Dubrovnik is the Lodge (Luza), on which rises the City Belfry - a tetrahedral clock tower. And nearby is the graceful Small Fountain of Onofrio della Cava. The city is surrounded by fortress walls built in the 11th-15th centuries. Their length is 1940 meters and their height is 25 meters. On the landward side the walls are double. The thickness of each wall is 4-6 meters, and on the sea side it is 1.5-3 meters.

From the Mincheta tower, which rises above the fortress, one can see beautiful view to the city.

Lovjenac Fortress is a famous free-standing fortress built on a 37-meter-high cliff.

The Franciscan monastery was built in the 13th century, but then at the beginning of the 14th century, due to possible military danger, it was moved under the protection of the fortress wall. The monastery courtyard is very beautiful with a colonnade of double hexagonal pillars, each of which has its own unique capital.

The Prince's Palace is one of the most important architectural monuments not only of the city, but of the entire Adriatic coast.

National cuisine of Croatia

The national cuisine of Croatia is rightfully considered one of the best in Europe in terms of the variety of dishes and the richness of their flavors.

Profitable climatic conditions countries allow the use of fresh or cooked vegetables for cooking, all possible varieties of meat, including game, and in the beautiful Adriatic there are over 100 species of edible fish and shellfish. South Croatian cuisine is considered one of the healthiest and most dietary in the world, thanks to the use of olive oil in almost every recipe.

Montenegro cuisine is abundant big amount a variety of vegetables, meats and spices. Seafood dishes are common: fish goulash made from various types of fish. You can try smoked bleak, which is caught in Lake Skadar. It is cooked on a roasting pan and served with high-quality dry red wine “Vranac”.

Montenegro has a national alcoholic drink - Lozovac, a grape moonshine made from the best grape varieties. Lozovac is usually served with the best ham, which is produced in Njegusi, a small town near Cetinje. In addition to pork, Montenegrins love and cook lamb superbly.

How great it is to have people around you who push you to take decisive action.

One evening, while visiting us, my husband’s colleagues suggested we fly to Croatia, rent a yacht and go camping. Ha, everyone laughed and the matter died down. But a month later, a mysterious husband came home from work, persuaded me to take a vacation, get ready quickly and trust him) I received answers to 1000 and 1 questions in parts, as if I was participating in a quest) Instead of a suitcase, I was asked to take 2 hiking backpacks, so I decided to be bored you don't have to! And now our whole friendly group is on the plane, a flight with transfers through Vienna, and beautiful Austria overboard.

September was not chosen by chance: firstly, work is not as crowded as in summer and winter, and secondly, prices in September are lower than in the season, and there are not crowds of tourists, and this is the main thing. Essentially, the same service for less money, and the weather continues to please, the sea is not cold, the rays of the sun warm, the sunrises are pleasing. In short, September is a pretty good month for a cruise.

Getting to know Croatia, Split airport, port, first hike and overnight stay

Soft landing at the airport in Split (Central Dalmatia), security passed, we loaded into a taxi (12 euros / car), it cost us 15.50 euros to get to the port, we were there) We met the captain of the yacht (speaks excellent Russian, knows 5 languages, I managed to practice with it even in German)

The route was developed by our beloved men, and the weak half of humanity, that is, we, trusted it, especially since none of the Ladies knows anything about sailing on a yacht. On the spot, the captain of the yacht made adjustments to our route, we loaded up and moved away from the shore. Let me make a reservation right away: renting a yacht for a week cost 1,800 euros, there were 4 of us married couples, the budget was shared. Frankly, my soul was filled with emotions: fear, adrenaline, buzz, and joy mixed with worries, because there was something new and unknown ahead.

Split was impressive, but this town is similar to many European cities, with ancient churches, narrow quiet streets, small cafes and incredibly delicious fish dishes. We were leaving the port, emotions were overwhelming, the flight was planned back from Split, therefore it was planned to explore the city in detail on the way back.

Having completely trusted the captain of the yacht, she was lost in thought and looking at the expanses of the Adriatic. Until recently, I didn’t even dream of going on a yacht, but now we are on a yacht and steering towards our dream. There are ships along the way, cruise ships, birds land on the railings of the yacht, cozy islands - and absolutely everyone wants to get off and look at them with their own eyes.

A beautiful sunset, aromatic wine, a divine dinner (downstairs in the dining room) with a guitar... It seemed like this was a dream and all this was not with me)

For the first time in my life I spent the night on a yacht, I’ll tell you, it’s really okay! You sleep like at home, the salty smell of the wind, the sea, you don’t want to wake up...

The next morning began with fishing. Oh, this is mega entertainment! There is a special drive when you manage to pull out a fish, and it’s doubly enjoyable if you cook it)

I love independence when traveling, and I was very worried that during a week on the yacht we wouldn’t get tired of each other, but we even managed to miss our friends and not always meet each other.

Yacht. Primosten and Trogir

Our weekly route consisted of 4 cities and intermediate small villages: Split, Trogir, Primosten and Marina. We didn’t notice how we reached Primosten. Narrow streets, old churches (remarkably, they are open around the clock - for us this is nonsense. You can enter at 23.00.

Fish markets, fresh seafood, small cafes, beautiful cozy beaches(mostly free) and thousands of yachts with tourists on board like us)

This snack for one cost us 4.5 euros.

There are many fishermen on the shore with whom you can exchange a few phrases. The older generation is not inferior to the younger generation: it’s nice to see how the old woman herself is in a boat with oars, catching fish, dragging nets and sorting. We even managed to talk to her, she told us amazing recipes for fish dishes

The beaches surprised us with their cleanliness: Primosten is perhaps the only city where the free beaches are clean and cozy. After 20.00 you can take a sunbed for free, lay down a blanket, sit down and relax.

In general, our vacation turned out to be so easy, carefree in one breath. Even ordinary walls are beautiful here, with drop-down tables built into them so you can have a snack along the way. I recommend latte, expresso (a large glass will cost 2.5-3 euros).

Primošten beaches with rocky shores, uneven slopes in some places, daring wildlife I was reminded of the beaches of Migea (Ukraine, rafting resort). By the way, there is also a raft here.

And the fragrant spruces on the rocks?! This aroma is incomparable: both gentle and daring, like the warmth of brown eyes.

Primosten is a historical town with sights at every step.

What is worth having for dinner - pork dishes, dried on coals. Dinner with salads. ham and wine for 8_x cost us 137 euros.

Primosten was so impressed that the council decided to pay for a simple yacht and spend the night on land.

There were many hotels; we chose them based on reviews and pricing policy. The choice fell on Villa Lorenta, a few kilometers from the city center and 50 meters from the beautiful rocky beach. The hotel has the opportunity to eat yourself in their kitchenette, you can stock up on groceries in the supermarket, or you can arrange for groceries to be delivered.

The apartment cost 55 euros for 4 people, we rented 2 rooms for 4 people.

We met the sunset on the rocks of a rocky beach, extraordinary beauty. We chatted, dreamed and came to the conclusion that this was the most crazy vacation, filled with impressions and positive things. It was so good there on the rocks that I didn’t want to go to the hotel, or home, or even to our yacht. Despite spending an active time on vacation, this time all we did was relax, and this blunder didn’t get boring!

The next morning we had a quick breakfast and went to the port to our yacht. The captain was already preparing to leave, we loaded up, threw in coins to return and began to leave.

Our path lay in Trogir, before we had time to look back we were already in this cozy small town, which is famous not only for viticulture, but also for yacht design.

There are very cool fish restaurants and delicious dishes, such as fish plate (a fairly large dish, ideal with white wine). Dinner for two cost us 48 euros.

I advise you to set aside at least a day for a walk around the city, visit the city hall, gothic church on the 14th century embankment, the cathedral, and be sure to pay attention to the Camerlengo (this ancient fortress with stunning views of the Old Town).

Having said goodbye to the captain and thanked us, we went to dinner at a local restaurant. The husbands still visited the pub. By prices -

acceptable, glass of beer -2/4 euros.

After dinner, we rented a car (70 euros) and drove off to Marina, then to go to the Split airport. There it was decided to spend the night in the Marina Mila apartments. The village of Marina itself is small, there is a fairly good infrastructure here, there is a hypermarket, a pub, 2 restaurants, a cafe, and you can buy vegetables, fruits and seafood cheaply at the local market. The beaches are small with pebbles, but clean and cozy.

Our hotel consisted of 7 complexes, cozy and quite spacious terraces and a huge swimming pool.

We rented 3 rooms (apartments): a room for 4, and 2 rooms for two. I really wanted romance, cash allowed, so my husband and I decided to spend the night separately).

Marina-Split. Homecoming

The week flew by unnoticed. Behind us are so many positive things, bright colors, indescribable sensations, drive of emotions...

As much as I didn’t want to, I had to return to Split. The journey took 25 minutes (14 km from the Marina to the airport).

We walked around the city, there were so many yachts that I wanted to leave everything and go back to the sea, but alas...

Work and routine awaited us at home, we took pictures, had lunch and went to registration...

Lunch (hot tomato soup with rice) cost 18 euros for two.

Work to travel, enjoy your holidays, try national cuisine. Croatian dishes are teeming with variety and will satisfy the most demanding gourmet. What I have personally tried, I recommend to you: Pašticada (beef stewed in wine, served with dumplings. Tomato soup with rice and Sarma (cabbage rolls) - delicious food that is worth trying, fish plateau, desserts, white wine...

This was the best sea trip in Croatia. Come back here definitely: a flurry of emotions that no trip abroad will give you.

First I'll say briefly and most importantly - it's amazing! This is a must try!

Well, now the details. :) I met the yacht in 2010 thanks to _boxa_ -, crossing the Black Sea and back, traveling along the coast of Turkey... This is not bullshit. After that, unfortunately, I never managed to get to his yacht again, despite the fact that he called. Alas, business, projects and this very freelance...

And I was in Croatia in 2008 - then we drove along the national parks, looked at nature and life in this wonderful country.

Now it's time to put it all together. And when I received an offer from the yacht tour operator Friends Travel to spend a week on their yacht somewhere near the coast of Croatia, I agreed without hesitation. Fortunately, a week-long window had just opened up in my travel schedule.

I’ll say right away that yachting is not a vacation at an exorbitant price, as it might seem. Now there are two packages: 800 and 1170 euros per person. The first is only yachting. The second is the same, but plus flight and insurance if you don’t want to do it yourself. You can read what you get for this money on the website. And I will tell you and show you my emotions from a week-long trip to the beautiful islands of Croatia in the middle Dolmatia.

1. You start your journey at Kastela's home marina - it is not far from the airport. You get here on your own, but it’s very easy to do - either a taxi or a bus. Here you meet the skipper, first mate and crew of the yacht - those who decided to prefer an exciting trip to a banal beach + hotel holiday.

2. A yacht is first and foremost a sail! In Croatia, the season lasts from April to October, and each month has its own conditions. July is the hottest, but also the quietest in terms of winds. But you can swim from dawn to dusk. And, to be honest, you can swim at night too.

3. If you don’t know how to set a sail and don’t know a single knot, that’s not a problem. The yacht has a professional skipper who will take care of everything. If you want, you can participate in the life of the crew and help them. If you don't want to, don't. As the senior mate said, one day they were walking a group of seven glamorous girls in stiletto heels, who needed new town with a nightclub. During the day they slept and gained strength before a new party. Such a vacation can also happen. Everyone chooses and gets what they want.

4. One of the advantages of yachting is a non-fixed route. Initially, we were supposed to go to Krka Park to see the waterfalls, but since almost everyone was there, we decided to forget about it and immediately taxi to the islands.

5. Charlie, a professional skipper, explains to Olga the basics of sailing a yacht. How to catch the wind and what to do with it all. And the pleasure of sailing a yacht... it’s hard to compare it with anything, you have to try it.

6. In addition to paying for the tour, when checking into the yacht, about 200 euros are contributed to the general treasury. This money is used to purchase food, pay for fuel after the trip, pay for parking in marinas and other general expenses. The specific amount depends on the number of people in the crew. Moreover, according to tradition, the crew feeds the skipper, and the first mate only pays for food. It is worth saying that the yacht is not a five-star hotel. The conditions are comfortable, everything you need is on board, but expect chandeliers, candelabra and room service, etc. not worth it. This is just a comfortable and slightly unusual house. A day later it already seemed to me that I had been living here for a long time. Everything was so familiar and understandable.

7. You also need to understand that a yacht is not a car and moves slowly. Typically the speed is between 5 and 10 knots. The engine is stable at 4-6. Under sail - from zero to ten. But the surrounding reality is so beautiful that there is no time to be bored. This includes oncoming traffic - just look at this beautiful liner! Nature, sailing, talking, etc. and so on. If you get bored, you can always sleep.

8. But the main thing is the crew. If you rent a yacht with a group, then everyone already knows each other. It is easier. In this case, no one knew anyone except the married couple, but that didn't stop everyone from having a wonderful week together and making friends. Although it happens that there is no common language. But you have to be a very strong beech not to get along with the others on such a trip.

9. Our first stop was planned in Hvar, but it was a bummer. It turns out that at that moment there was a yacht week in Croatia. This great amount boats that move from one party city to another and party, party, party. Having fun. But there’s no room in the marina!

10. Also yachting, of course. But the price of one linear meter of such a vessel is from a million dollars. Maintenance, fuel... If you are not an oligarch, this is not your choice.

11. A modern sailing yacht (or catamaran, as in the photo) is also not cheap: from 150,000 euros and above. Maintenance per year - from 20,000. And also parking, repairs and other expenses. Br...

12. But to rent... Yes, almost all of Croatia and Italy sail on rented yachts. This is quite accessible to everyone. Now, as they say, in Russia too. But still on a yacht to Croatia. Or to Turkey. Or the Caribbean. There is a sea everywhere, and it’s good there.

13. And we came to the bay of Hvar itself and dropped anchor in it. Like a dozen other yachts.

14. We got to the shore on an inflatable boat - a “tuzik” (it is called a tuzik, like a dog, because at sea it is tied to a yacht and runs behind it along the waves). Dinner in Hvar and back to our house to sleep.

15. Shkiperskoe workplace. The yacht is equipped with the most modern equipment. Radar, navigation system, autopilot(!), walkie-talkies and much more useful things. You can try twisting and pressing almost all of this.

16. Our yacht is Kali. Almost 48 feet, the flagship of the fleet. Luxury salon, all business... :)

17. We disembark to swim to the Blue Cave. Fantastic place, just a game of nature's mood.

18. I'm already crazy about this picture. A minute earlier, I was stunned by the fact that a boat was floating near the entrance of the cave, where a cashier was sitting, who was writing out a ticket for 40 kuna (payment from the ship’s cash register)!!! There is also a poster hanging nearby that states that swimming and photography are prohibited. But no one cares. And they take pictures and even swim in the cave.

19. Light penetrates into it only through small natural holes in the rock and, reflecting from the white limestone bottom, colors everything around in silver-blue tones.

20. I can’t help but admire once again how he takes off the third nickel in such conditions. ISO 12000... I’m even afraid to imagine what people there are filming on point-and-shoot cameras with flashes.

21. But July is hot. And the heat means swimming. If you want to stand all day in a deserted bay and swim - welcome. If you want to ride fenders, welcome. As Charlie says, "It's your vacation!"

22. But fender riding brings a lot of emotions and positive emotions!

23. Our skipper is Charlie. Extra-class yacht master. He crossed the Atlantic several times. An eternal optimist and a wonderful person. He spent half his life working as a mechanical engineer and designing off-road vehicles, then volunteered for the British Army, where he rose to the rank of regimental commander, fought in Afghanistan, and has now been sailing for many years. Traveled more than 40,000 miles at sea. By the way, all skippers are mega-positive people. There is no other way to do this kind of work.

24. Well, we are still riding fenders :)

25. One of the parking lots. Marina is busy again, so we stand on the buoy. By the way, 200 kuna! And another 75 for an unlimited toilet and shower.

26. I don’t remember where, but it doesn’t matter. Just beautiful! Some smaller parinas offer free parking as long as you dine in their restaurant. One such dinner cost us just over 1000 kuna for six. Moreover, there was a lot of food and it was very tasty. And the local white wine was simply divine.

27. Well, specialists. What kind of animal? How much it rushes, how much it eats, and in general, why is this vessel so strange?!

28. Mimimi beetle. Violet! Is this a replica or an original?

29. Well, we move on. By the way, I highly recommend not drinking on a yacht. No, this is up to you, but... firstly, seasickness with alcohol can be very insidious, and secondly - why? In the evening at a restaurant is one thing. There's great wine, dinner and company. But during the day it's just hot. As the senior mate said, in one company there was a man who had not dried out since the morning. They tied his leg with a scarf so that he wouldn’t fall overboard. So he lay on the deck all day. But sunbathing is welcome. But remember, the sun doesn’t sleep either. Getting heatstroke is nothing to do. Okay, relax. Everything is simple and good there :)

30. Charlie is a fan of traditional navigation. Despite the phps, he uses a sextant for pleasure. It was made in the 80s... and when crossing the Atlantic he had to use a device made in the 20s of the last century. And it worked great!

31. One of the bays on the island of Lastovo. There is an abandoned military bunker here. I'll post a report from there soon.

32. But even without a bunker, this bay is worth stopping and swimming.

33. Naturally, you need to climb the mast.

34. Unforgettable sensations and emotions. Especially when the boat is rocking.

35. My happy and unshaven face is at the top of the mast.

36. Magic Korcula.

37. Very elderly people live on this yacht. They go to sea very rarely, but the yacht itself is in impeccable condition.

38. Mooring of another yacht in the marina.

39. Old town in Korcula.

40. Sunset view from the cocktail tower.

42. Then I remembered that I have a fish eye!

43. Olga, who is in the foreground, is on the yacht for the second time. And Ilya and Masha are the first.

44. Misha, first mate. Professional golfer and yachtsman.

45. Hurray, wind! Everyone sets the sails and turns up the heat. Alas, it doesn't last long. :(

46. The last night takes place in a deserted rocky bay. Here we have dinner and sleep for a couple of hours. We get up at four in the morning, swim at night and go early.

47. Sunrise at sea... It's just beautiful.

This is where the trip around the islands of Croatia ended. It was a wonderful week. Thanks to Charlie, Misha, Olga, Ilya and Masha for the wonderful company. Thank you

This section discusses general issues such as what is a vacation on a yacht, what is better to choose a motor or sailing yacht, who is the skipper, types of yacht charter and rental, yacht etiquette, standard terms of a yacht rental contract, how best to choose travel companions, sailing conditions along the sea coast of Croatia, weather conditions Adriatic Sea and so on. The cost of renting a yacht, if divided among a group of several people, is usually no more expensive, and in some cases even cheaper than the price of staying in a 4-5 star hotel. The impressions you get while cruising along the sea coast and around the islands cannot be compared with anything. Being a kind of floating hotel, the yacht in front of the hotel has many undeniable advantages. Compared to staying in a hotel, where every day there is the same beach, the same view from the window, the same city, there is no monotony and boredom when traveling on a yacht. In just one or two weeks of yachting, you can visit many cities, islands, and attractions on the Adriatic coast that cannot be seen while living in a hotel or renting an apartment on the shore. Only on a yacht can you get closer to places that cannot be reached by ferry or passenger ship.

Traveling on a yacht in Croatia

If you are traveling on a yacht in Croatia under sail with the goal of having fun and simply relaxing from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then simply sail in the direction where the fair wind blows; there will always be an island or a quiet closed bay on your way. Today you will stop at some place you like, and tomorrow you will move to another. You make the decision yourself because the hotel “room” moves with you and you have freedom of choice. The style of sailing on a yacht depends only on your personal preferences and mood. If you like silence, then choose quiet bays on the islands or small villages, next to which you can always anchor. If you prefer the proximity of civilization and active entertainment, then you will moor in more major cities. Daily change of place is an undeniable advantage for those traveling on a yacht. Today you can walk in the forests or olive groves of the island of Hvar, and the next day you can visit and explore the palace of Emperor Diocletian in the city of Split, or simply enjoy the beauty clean sea and nearby islands. Moving from place to place, you will very quickly get used to greeting people who sail past you with your hand; greeting is a yachting tradition that all yachtsmen adhere to. Along the way of your voyage you are sure to meet many new friends who will stay with you for a long time. Typically, during a cruise, sea crossings last no more than 4-8 hours. This mode allows you to better enjoy sailing, have time to explore local attractions and have time to plunge into nightlife on the shore.

Every day the yacht docks at the marina, where the crew has the opportunity to relax and have fun on the shore or on board the boat. In addition, such a duration of day trips practically eliminates the development of seasickness.

Yachting

Yachting is a great opportunity to gain new unforgettable experiences and gain new skills. Sailing is the most ancient and respected skill in maritime affairs. “Taming” a yacht is a pleasure for everyone who likes to feel and control the power of the wind, stand at the helm, set and retract the sails, and steer with the wind. To operate a sailing yacht, you need knowledge of marine navigation and the technical features of the vessel, good physical fitness and quick reaction. Almost everyone who has sailed on a yacht with a captain usually cannot resist the temptation to control the yacht on their own, learn to tie sea knots and try to understand the intricacies of sail control. After swimming, you will be proud of the experience you have gained, which will always be useful in everyday life, and most likely your friends and acquaintances will quietly envy you. Take the opportunity to try and learn something new and have an unforgettable experience sea travel under sail.

Raise the sails! All hands on deck!

Hi all! This news is that we are going on an expedition to Croatia to explore the open spaces for 7 daysMediterranean on a snow-white yacht, visiting places that will take your breath away.

Take a dip in clear waters Adriatic.
Take the helm for the first time in your life, feel the taste of freedom and the salty sea wind.
Stroll through the thousand-year-old narrow streets where Roman emperors walked and where Game of Thrones was filmed.
Take photos to show to your grandchildrenand taste the famous Mediterranean cuisine.
Touch the history of one of the most beautiful regions of Europe.

Video invitation to our yachting in Croatia:

Why did we decide to organize a yacht tour in the Adriatic?

Yacht expedition is ours old dream. Who among us has not dreamed of joining a team of brave explorers navigating the vastness of the seas and oceans, reading Jules Verne, Rafael Sabatini or Emilio Salgari in childhood?Who didn’t admire the adventurous adventures of Cousteau’s team when watching films about the seas and oceans, which forever turned his consciousness and settled in his heart a hitherto unknown feeling that begins to call somewhere as soon as you see the silhouette of a ship on the horizon?

If you understand what is written here, then we will be glad to see you in our yacht expedition By amazing places Croatia.

But why yachting in Croatia?

Incredibly beautiful region
Great weather in June. The likelihood of storms is extremely low
One of the most environmentally friendly places on Earth
Average air temperature in June +27C, water +21C
“Game of Thrones” was filmed here “at every step!” (we are also waiting for season 7, yes)

History of those places

dates back thousands of years, during which the Croatian land saw Greek colonialists, Roman legions hunting the first Christians, countless hordes of Turks, and Hungarian rulers. This fact leaves a vivid historical imprint on these lands, and we will be able to touch this history, learning much more than we could read in history textbooks.

Until now, in the lands where we are going to go, you can find buildings and monuments that have miraculously survived and survived to our time, despite the chaos of troubled times. Since Croatia became a member of the European Union, the country has become one of the most attractive countries for world tourism, and is distinguished by its careful and reverent attitude towards the numerous historical monuments on its territory.

Today we have a wonderful opportunity to combine two approaches in an expedition - on the one hand, we will go on a yacht trip and walk along the Adriatic, on the other hand, we will see a lot of attractions located in our anchorages.

Worst day of my life sailing yacht much better than the best Have a good day in the office.

My interview with Irina, who went on a yacht in Greece last year, together with our captain:

Yacht travel in Croatia 2017: main points

Where: Croatia
What we do: we travel on a yacht, see the sights, learn the basics of yachting and go through a series of master classes on learning how to operate a sailing yacht, sunbathe, swim, visit taverns and museums, take photographs, search for and find adventures.
Requirements for participants: beginners (men and women), no special training required
Band size: 11 people, 1 yacht
Expedition leaders: Alexey Martynov(captain – license International Bareboat Skipper Sail by IYT Worldwide), (project “On the Edge”)
Dates for traveling on a yacht on the Adriatic: 8 days on a yacht (from June 10 to 17), 2 days on the way there (from June 9 to 10), 2 days back (from June 17 to 18).
Duration of the yacht expedition will be 9 days - from June 9 to June 18.
Cost of participation in the expedition- listed below. The price does not include (visa, meals outside the yacht, souvenirs, transfer from Kaliningrad to Trogir and back (we will decide this issue collectively), and other costs not specified in the cost of participation in the expedition)
Route: Trogir - Hvar - Loviste - Dubrovnik - Lastovo - Vis - Trogir (about 300 nautical miles)

Yachting expedition program in Croatia 2017:

June 09, Friday:

Arrival in Trogir from Kaliningrad in the afternoon. We check into the hotel and go for a walk. Let's look Cathedral St. Lawrence of the 13th century, then we remember what we want to eat and have dinner in one of the cozy restaurants in the city. There we also hold a briefing and listen to our captain’s story about the upcoming expedition and how to avoid being susceptible to seasickness. Alexey knows 5 legal methods that work with 100% efficiency and will give you the opportunity to have a wonderful trip. Overnight at the hotel.

June 10, Saturday:

Wake up, breakfast. Acceptance of the yacht. Purchasing provisions for the team. First trip to the sea, lunch on the yacht, we go to the island of Hvar. We arrive on the island of Hvar. Hvar is great. At this time of year, soft purple lavender and pink oleander bloom there, making the island fantastically beautiful and fragrant.Beauty, crystal clear blue sea, big green hills, clean air and a lot of old stone. We try to conquer the Spagnola fortress on the mountain by renting a moped. A must-try dinner is the grilled squid with olive oil and the famous cucumber salad. If we have the strength and desire left, we’ll rush into night club Carpe Diem to rock to deep house. Overnight on a yacht.

June 11, Sunday:

Wake up, breakfast, go to sea. The third day is proclaimed the day of the gourmet. And this is the reason. We go to Loviste, along the way having lunch in the open air on the open sea on a yacht. Lovište is a quiet fishing village where they cook amazing lobster and octopus, and the red wine produced in this region, called Dingac, is one of the ten highest quality wines in the world. Add to this an excellent beach, swimming, sunbathing and gorgeous views of the tall mountain, and you will get a day that will be remembered for a long time. We spend the night on a yacht.

June 12, Monday:

Wake up, breakfast, go to sea. We're going to Dubrovnik. On this day, we actively study yachting, listen to master classes from the captain, learn the theory and immediately test the acquired knowledge in practice. We have lunch at sea on a yacht. After a day's trek we arrive at the magical fortified city of Dubrovnik. We devote the evening to sightseeing and dinner at a tavern, discussing plans for the next day. Overnight on a yacht.

June 13, Tuesday:

Wake up, breakfast on the yacht or in the city - optional. Dubrovnik – we have come for you. This day is dedicated to exploring this ancient Croatian city. We move through narrow streets, eat delicious ice cream, have lunch in the city, take a bunch of memorable photos, shoot videos, visit places where the most famous TV series of our time “Game of Thrones” was filmed: Lovrijenac fortress (Red Castle), Minceta Tower (House of the Immortals), Cathedral Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Old city (King's Landing) etc. Free time. Dinner in a tavern or restaurant. Overnight on a yacht.

June 14, Wednesday:

Rise, breakfast, exit to the open sea from Dubrovnik. We are going to the open sea. This day is dedicated to master classes from the captain. At the end of the day we arrive at national park"Lastovo". This place is a gift for everyone secret introverts our company. A quiet, calm island-reserve with the cleanest air and water, clear as a baby’s tear. Our expedition is turning into a naturalistic one. We disembark, rent bicycles and ride around the island. The task is to find out what the “fumars” look like and where the lost temple of St. Blaise from the 12th century is located. If we don’t find it, it’s okay - after all, there is always delicious cuisine in one of the restaurants. We spend the night on the yacht.

June 15, Thursday:

Wake up, breakfast, weigh anchor and leave Lastovo. Let's go open sea to the island of Vis. On the way we have lunch on the yacht. Vis is the most distant inhabited island in Croatia from the mainland. There was once a secret military base here, but now the island has been opened to the public. We anchor, go into town, see the sights, have dinner, and walk.

The most curious adventurers can try to find that very secret sea military base On this small island, which is famous for its taverns and excellent cuisine. Beauty lovers can try to persuade the captain to go to the neighboring island of Bishevo, where the world-famous cave with blue water is located. Overnight in Vis on a yacht in the area of Komiza - the town of fishermen.

June 16, Friday:

Wake up, breakfast, leave Vis. We go to Trogir, swim in the open sea, look at the dolphins who frolic right along the course of our yacht and which can quite easily be found in this part of the Adriatic at this time of year. We have lunch on the yacht. We come and see what we didn’t have time to see on the first day of the expedition, and buy souvenirs. In the evening, we arrange a farewell dinner in another cozy restaurant, suppress our tears because the expedition is coming to an end, and do not show sadness. But, no, no, let’s brush away the tears that come out. We spend the night on the yacht.

June 17, Saturday:

Wake up, breakfast. At 9-00 in the morning we return the yacht to the parking lot, after giving it its original appearance and eliminating traces of our stay on it in the form of garbage and dirty dishes, we say goodbye to the yacht, take photographs, load things and memories onto transport. The end of the yacht expedition. We leave in the direction of Kaliningrad, heading home.

Yachting route in Croatia:

Weather warnings:

Please note that due to changes in weather conditions, the expedition route can be changed unilaterally by the captain of the yacht. Our goal is to get maximum pleasure, comfort and relaxation from your yachting adventure. The safety of expedition participants is most important. Therefore, in case of unforeseen situations with weather conditions, we can change the yacht route without agreement with the expedition participants.

What is included in the cost of a yacht expedition:

Yacht charter in Croatia,
Accommodation on board for 2 local cabin within 7 days while the yacht is at sea,
Payment for yacht fuel,
Yacht cleaning,
Payment for parking in Croatian ports,
Yacht captain's job
Master classes on maritime affairs from the yacht captain (yacht management, knots, navigation, weather, working with sails),
Payment of insurance for the yacht,
Payment security deposit(refundable fee),
Internet on the yacht throughout the journey,
Payment of Croatian tourist tax,
Meals on the boat during the entire expedition (breakfast + lunch: we prepare it ourselves, we buy food in Trogir)

What is not included in the price of a yacht expedition:

Meals on shore (dinner in taverns or restaurants),
Souvenirs for yourself and loved ones,
Schengen multi visa,
Transfer from Kaliningrad to Sibenik (Croatia) and back - we will solve this issue together. We either book a minibus or go by private car.
Accommodation in hotels on the way there and back (1-2 nights, we will decide, see point above).

The main question, as usual:

How much money is needed?

320 euros per person - first payment (pay before May 20, 2017). Used to prepay the first half of the yacht rental fee. The fee is non-refundable; if you cancel your yacht trip in Croatia, we will not be able to physically return the money to you, as we transfer it to the owner of the yacht.
320 euros per person - second installment (pay before May 25, 2017). Used to prepay the second half for a yacht charter in Croatia. The fee is also non-refundable if you cancel a yacht expedition in Croatia for the reason described above.
190 euros per person - we take it with us (09 June 2017). It goes towards paying expenses related to meals on the yacht, parking fees, fuel for the yacht, and tourist taxes.
The remaining costs will be associated primarily with transfers from Kaliningrad to Trogir and back, with overnight stays along the way. We will decide this issue collectively with the expedition participants.

Attention! To participate in a yacht tour in Croatia, you must have an open Schengen visa.multiple visas. We will be in the European Union, and during our trip we plan to visit not only Croatia, but also Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Austria. We will visit these countries while passing through, but we might want to see something along the way.

Important point!

Our sea voyage will start from Kaliningrad, but if you want to join us from another city in Russia, we don’t see any difficulties in this. Contact us, we will discuss the terms of your participation and resolve in advance all issues related to your participation in the yachting adventure from the “On the Edge” project.

Master classes from the captain:

During our cruise on a yacht in the Adriatic, we will take a number of important master classes from Alexey Martynov, each 1-2 hours long. These will be small events for learning yachting and yacht management for beginners, which will make our pastime interesting and exciting, and will also help in the future if you want to repeat a similar experience:

A short list of planned MKs is given below: Water rescue:
rules, techniques, first aid for a drowning person How to tie sea knots:
drawings, knitting patterns, practice and competitions for the most beautiful sea knot Correct mooring:
basics and strategy, beginner mistakes, rules and nuances Operating an ocean sailing yacht:
theory and practice for beginners How to set sails on a yacht:
spar, staysail, jib and mainsail, as well as other scary words. From theory to practice. Navigation on a yacht with sails
, determination of distances and cardinal points and control on different wind courses
How to deal with seasickness? 5 of the most legal ways that provide 100% efficiency and joy from traveling.

Clothing and equipment

Proper clothing on a yacht and proper shoes for yachting are the key to comfort and health. We will go along the Adriatic when it is warm, but this does not mean that we should completely neglect clothes or shoes. Shoes with light-colored soles that do not stain the deck are suitable for a yacht. It’s easy to check - put on your shoes, scratch on a light surface: if a mark remains, then such shoes will not fit. It is ideal to take moccasins, boat shoes or sneakers with light-colored soles. On clothes for yachting - written below.

What else to take for life on a yacht?

Headdress. Panama hat, cap or hat,
Sunglasses with a lanyard around the neck. Without a lace, there is a risk of losing them overboard,
Shorts,
A couple of T-shirts
Swimming trunks/swimsuit,
Sun cream (waterproof),
After sun cream,
Shales,
Bicycle gloves are recommended (for working with ropes),
Lanyards for badges. Tie on a cap, mobile phone, etc.
Goggles or mask for swimming underwater.

An important point is that things are put into a travel bag, not a suitcase. People don’t come to live on a yacht with suitcases, as there is simply no room for them. They remain in the marina (yacht port), such is their fate.

Sailing requires passion and patience. Daily distances usually do not exceed 40 - 50 miles, but there may be surprises.

Photo of a sailing yacht that we rent in Croatia

Sailing-motor oceanic yacht. Length 45-52 feet (13-16 meters).Crew 11-12 people.

Who else if not you? Who if not us?

Freedom:

A person is born free, but modern society imposes a number of restrictions that lead to the fact that people sooner or later begin to lose this feeling. We are looking for new ways to be different from everyone else, creating new ourselves, including through such travels, where everyone can find a new themselves and reveal the unique facets of their uniqueness. Sea travel on an ocean sailing yacht is one of these ways.

Self-expression:

If you feel it, it means you are still alive and that means you shouldn’t waste time. We sincerely believe that each of us has our own strengths, talents and features. On our sailing trip, everyone can try something new, or show the world what you do best. And those around you will appreciate and recognize it, rest assured!

Community:

For several years now we have been organizing adventures related to active recreation, extreme species sports, travel and everything that makes our lives brighter. Such events contribute not only to new impressions and exciting experiences, but also to new acquaintances. A hundred friends are always worth more than money, you know that yourself.

Values:

Real emotions are what make our lives brighter and richer. True emotions are difficult to describe in words, as anyone who has sailed, jumped with a parachute or traveled many kilometers from home, racing on a bike along endless roads, knows. Money is just paper that comes and goes. Real emotions from the happy moments you have lived stay with you forever!

Know yourself:

Time flows differently at sea. We will not notice how we will have to return back from our sea voyage on a yacht to the rhythm of everyday life. What will remain in my memory are scarlet sunsets and sunrises that no technology can convey, the sound of waves, dolphins following the course of our yacht, the sun-warmed narrow streets of ancient cities and a feeling that is difficult to describe in words. The same thing that visited you in childhood when reading books about sea adventures, the very thing that you experienced on your own and which there will not be enough words for you to describe.

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Text— Dmitry Pelin (c)

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