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June 4-11 traveled around Croatia on a yacht. During one time I completed training and received a boat skipper license (driver brodice).

This was my first cruise. There are a lot of impressions. The Adriatic amazed me with its clear turquoise water, beautiful bays, and interesting islands.

Route, Croatia, Northern and Central Dalmatia.

04.06 - air charter Kyiv-Split, by taxi - to Sukosan to Dalmatia marina

05.06 - o. Bishevo (Blue Cave) - about. Hvar (city of Hvar)

06.06 - Hvar island - o. Korcula (city of Korcula)

07.06 - Korcula Island - St. Clement Island

08.06 - o. St. Clement - Sibenik

09.06 - Sibenik - Sukosan

10.06 - Sukosan - Zadar - Sukosan (we went by taxi to take the exam)

11.06 - Sukosan - Split airport.

Team:

We were very lucky with the crew, despite the fact that before the voyage most of the cruise participants did not know each other.

A very sincere and positive company gathered. We became friends very quickly.

Many thanks to instructor Bogdan. Brodowski.

He knows how to rally the team, make jokes, shout at the right moment, and in general he will find an approach to everyone.

Many thanks to Andrey Gorb for “getting the best bows” :) 95% of the photographs in this report were taken by him.

Yacht:

We were very lucky with the yacht! Instead of the booked Sun Odyssey 43 2002, our charter partners made a surprise and gave us a practically new beautiful yacht Oceanis 43 (2009).

Beneteau Oceanis 43, "Playmaker", 2009. 4-cabin, 2 WC, length - 13m.

Day 1 - Saturday 06/04/2011

Coast of Croatia. View from an airplane.

Alexey doesn’t waste time on the plane - he repeats the theory. By the way, the author of the textbook is our instructor Bogdan Brodowski.

Arrived in Sukosan - Marina Dalmatia. The largest marina in Croatia.

We ate at the marina, accepted the yacht, checked in, bought food and left the marina at 5 pm.

Everyone on the yacht is new, except for the skipper-instructor Bogdan and Alena; she received her skipper's license in the fall of 2010.

We decided to make a forced march to the South on the very first night in order to visit the most interesting part of Croatia: Central and Southern Dalmatia (Hvar Island, Korcula, Bishevo).

Therefore, the transition was long, more than 80 nautical miles.

Bogdan gave the command to head for the island of Solta, and from Solta they planned to go towards Vis, and then to the Blue Cave.

The skipper went to bed in the cockpit (on board), and for another half an hour, half asleep, he told the helmsman where and which lighthouse we would pass, what lights and signs to navigate, until he finally fell asleep. And we stood watch at the helm for 2 hours.

There was no wind, we sailed all night under the motor at a speed of 5-6 knots (9-11 km/h).

At 2 o'clock in the morning it dawned on me - if we continue to go to Fr. Sholta, and then we change direction to the Blue Cave, we will simply lose 2-3 hours of time. I didn’t know exactly where the Blue Cave was located, whether on the island. Vis, or on about. Bishevo. Therefore, I woke up Alena (she already had a skipper’s license and was well versed in navigation), Alexey (he was supposed to take over my watch in turn). And the three of us began to rummage through all kinds of tourist guides in search of the Blue Cave.

We found the Blue Cave - it turned out to be in the south of the island. Bishevo, they changed course by 15 degrees, after which I handed over the watch to Alexey and went to bed.

Day 2. Sunday 06/05/2011

At 6 am we arrived at Bishevo Island.

Mooring at Bishevo.

The team is assembled.

Marina and Sasha did not wait for the boat that takes tourists to the cave, but got into the “tuzik” and sailed straight to the Blue Cave. After visiting the cave, a “cashier” with a boat appeared at the exit and was very surprised by such early tourists - on a boat, in swimsuits and without tickets :)

Blue Cave

Such a picture in the Blue Cave can only be observed in the morning from 9 to 10 o’clock, while the sun falls at a certain angle.

After the cave, we headed for the island of Hvar and landed in the city of the same name, Hvar.

Landing in Hvar.

Parking in Hvar.

Let's go to the fortress.

Red tiles are everywhere in Croatia!

Conquering the fortress of Hvar

During the day, Hvar is a quiet, calm, almost pensioner town.

And at night the town comes alive, with music blaring loudly in bars and nightclubs.

We eat seafood in restaurants. We’ll cook the pasta ourselves on the yacht)

I liked the restaurant. The terrace, the vines overhead and the sky.

Day 3. Monday. 06.06.2011

We're packing groceries.

And these are Croatian prices. We multiply by 1.6 and get the cost in hryvnia. On average, prices are 2 times higher than ours.

Therefore, chewing gum, buckwheat, sausage are cheaper to take with you))

And we go to about. Korcula. Along the way we stop at a quiet bay. Let's swim.

Croatian hedgehogs are everywhere.

We're nerdy!)

I really liked Korcula - both the island and the city. That's why there are a lot of photos.

Old city.

Colorful yachtswoman)

Romance.

Amazingly beautiful sunset.

Fisherman and the sea

Night Korcula

Although all the architecture in Croatia looks the same, nevertheless, each city conveys its own atmosphere and rhythm.

Most of all the Croatian towns I liked and was impressed by was the city of Korcula.

There is a spirit of calm and antiquity in it. There is live music right among the narrow rocky streets. A local band, fully armed, performed cheerful Croatian folk songs. This music gives a special zest to the city.

Below in the photo is one of the most expensive fish in Croatia - “catfish”.

A 1.8 kg fish dish cost us 100 euros for three of us!

But we ate heartily)

And this, as Andrey liked to say, is “cheap homemade wine.”

Really cheap - 37 kn (60 UAH)/bottle in a restaurant, locally produced, light and very tasty.

Night gatherings.

Day 4. Tuesday. 06/07/2011

Marina - Aci Marina Korcula

This day was the most eventful for me.

Even in the evening, I convinced 3 of our girls to rent mopeds early in the morning and get a better look at the island.

We took 2 mopeds and hit the road. Our goal: the village of Lumbarda in the South-Eastern part of the island.

By the way, I will say that none of them had ridden a moped before.

The lack of experience in driving a moped showed up at the second intersection - the girls drove onto the curb and overturned.

After which we changed places and drove on in slight shock.

This is what provincial life is like on the Adriatic Sea.

The mood, to put it mildly, is “not combative.” The girls insist on going back and returning the mopeds. And we still have 3 unused hours and kilometers of unexplored roads on the island of Korcula.

Well, it’s okay that while driving down one steep hill, Dasha lost control of the steering wheel, drove into the restaurant’s porch and scratched her moped again :)

The main thing is that the landscapes that opened up to our eyes were worth these adventures)

However, judge for yourself.

You can sit like this on the pier and admire the sea for hours.

Lumbarda is the spitting image of an Italian village, with vineyards, Venetian architecture, sea, forest.

There is silence, beauty, tranquility, peace here.

That's why older people or families with small children go to Lumbarda. Lumbarda has a sandy beach, and this is a rarity for Southern Dalmatia.

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 of the Adriatic Sea, etc. 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 proximity to civilization and active entertainment, then moor in larger 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 of the clear 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 experience the nightlife on 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 acquired, 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 sailing experience.

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?

A yacht expedition has been our long-time 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 on our yacht expedition to the amazing places of 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.

The worst day of life on a sailing yacht is much better than the best 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. We look at the Cathedral of 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 to the Carpe Diem nightclub to rock out 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 the 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, in practice, test the acquired knowledge. 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 the Lastovo National Park. This place is a gift for all the secret introverts in our group. 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. We go by 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 secret naval 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 in a double cabin for 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 of the 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?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The remaining expenses 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 control 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 directions
• Working with sails 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 characteristics. 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 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 one that visited you as a child when reading books about sea adventures, the same one that you experienced on your own and which there will not be enough words for you to describe it.

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Still have questions? Contacts for communication

If you notice any inaccuracies in the text or have questions, please tell us about it. Either in a personal message or in the comments to the text. This is as important as my call above. Thank you for reading this far. I tried to make the text not very long and at the same time remove the maximum number of questions.

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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. Along the way there are ships, cruise liners, birds landing on the railings of yachts, cozy islands - and absolutely everyone wants to get off and see 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 the same tourists on board as we are)

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).

The beaches of Primosten with rocky shores, uneven slopes in some places, and daring wildlife reminded me 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 km 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, the Gothic church on the 14th century embankment, the cathedral, and be sure to pay attention to the Kamerlengo (an 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, my money 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 vacation, 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.

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Marinas in Croatia

Any trip on a yacht begins from the marina - a yacht complex in which the offices of charter companies are based, there are stations for charging the vessel with electricity and water, amenities such as multi-stall showers and toilets, Internet and telephone, restaurants and shops, car parking. The word “marina” (as well as the name Marina, common in Russia) comes from the Latin marīnus - “sea”, although now it is rather a piece of civilization, giving yachtsmen the opportunity to start or continue their journey across the sea.

The marina comes to life in the morning and evening: in the first half of the day, most of the yachts weigh anchor, and in the late afternoon new ships take their places. A special rush occurs on Saturdays - it is on this day that weekly charters usually end, the integrity of the vessel is checked, and final payment occurs. Then all the yachts are removed en masse and new “owners” occupy them. And the day before the yacht is delivered, industrial divers inspect it, examining the hull underwater.

The heart of the marina is the reception, where you can order a transfer, get wi-fi, buy broken parts (yes, these expensive toys also break) or go ashore, unable to withstand seasickness, and organize your own evacuation.

There are ATMs in Croatian marinas, plus you can always exchange dollars or euros for local kunas (it’s more profitable to change euros, keep in mind). Of course, not all marinas have all the amenities described - on small islands there is often no reception or shower, or shops and restaurants.

Electric charging stations are almost always available. They are much more environmentally friendly than car ones - the yacht simply plugs into an outlet like a commonplace mobile phone. By the way, only in parking lots you can fully charge your gadgets; in the marina there are 220 volts, and in the open sea - only 12.

You can eat in large marinas without any problems - many restaurants serve dishes of Croatian, Italian and conventionally international cuisine. Fresh fish and seafood are very good - they go into soups, salads, and hot dishes. Croatians, heirs of Venetian cuisine, quite easily add shrimp and octopus to pizza, pasta, lasagne and risotto.

The theme of shower and toilet is organized quite civilly. They are usually located in the same building (of course, there is a men's and women's section), the toilets are cleaned regularly, and there is paper, paper towels, and hand soap. The shower is a series of locked cubicles, naturally with hot water, and a changing room. There are queues, but yachtsmen are fast people, so they quickly clear up.

On the yachts themselves there is always a toilet (toilets), and on those that are more modern, there is also a shower. But the marina is still much nicer - there is more space, the water is unlimited and (most importantly!) it doesn’t pump.

The yachts in the marina are very close to each other, so that you can easily move from one vessel to another. That's why neighbors are an important part of your evening. Dinner and the constant evening libations take place on the deck (and not at all in the wardroom), so you will be able to hear everyone, and they will look at you askance if you make too much noise.

Rules of conduct on board the yacht

The most important thing on board is a good supply of rum, cola and lime. Although this is a joke, in hot and windy weather (there is always wind at sea) this mix goes much better than beer, wine and other cocktails. It’s better to buy rum in duty-free, make your own ice in the freezer in the yacht’s kitchen, and the rest of the ingredients can be easily sold in stores.

Rule of good manners: the yacht must have its own shoes, in which you cannot walk “on the street”. Firstly, this allows you to keep the yacht clean (all sailors run around the benches and on the roof in shoes), and secondly, yacht shoes must have a special, non-slip sole, which will simply wear off on the asphalt. It's also important that your yachting shoes breathe (being in the sun all day is no joke) and dry quickly.

The main person on the yacht is the captain; it is he who gives orders and delegates authority. Despite the fact that he is usually the most experienced on the team, he is constantly chained to the helm. The senior sailor is the captain’s hands; he is the one who solves the operational tasks of controlling the ship (unfurl the sail with other sailors, pull in, release, etc.). It's amazing that any crew member (if desired, of course) is important and useful. At the moments of mooring and casting off, sailors hang out or remove fenders, pull up or push away other yachts (this is done in order not to damage their own and other people’s yachts), and work with moorings.

In the event of a strong roll, the yacht must be tilted in the opposite direction. In this case, all available sailors run to the appropriate side and hang out as far as possible. In the case of a regatta, this happens quite often, so by the end of the transition, the sailors may well feel fatigue in their muscles.

In addition to work (if we are talking about a team of like-minded people, and not about oil magnates with a hired crew), there is also recreation on the yacht - swimming in the open sea (in the Adriatic this is a special pleasure), for extreme sports - swimming with a rope and wakeboarding.

An expected, but no less unpleasant thing that can happen on board is seasickness. There are, of course, pills that slow down the reaction and generally have a bad effect on the body. Four reliable remedies are to drink less alcohol, be inside the boat less often, focus on the horizon rather than the details of the yacht, and give the body time to adapt. After 2-3 days after the start of the trip, he will get used to the constantly swinging environment, and you will begin to enjoy it to the fullest.

Russian yacht rally, participation in the regatta in Croatia

Participation in a regatta is not an ordinary type of yachting. This is not a “bikini, martini” vacation, but hard work, adrenaline, joy and disappointment from the results of your team.

Each day of the regatta there are one or two races along a pre-planned route. The route, of course, can change - as in kiting, a lot depends on the wind. Races are always sailed, i.e. The engine cannot be turned on (otherwise this means immediate disqualification and elimination from the race).

All yachts enter the starting area at the same time and wait for the signal to start the race. At this moment, you can still go by motor and even have time to admire the beauty of the Adriatic.

In the race itself, the yachts are often neck and neck. Speed ​​is affected both by the skill of the team and captain, and by simple luck (which is often also a consequence of skill). Usually all yachts sail under a mainsail and jib, but in light winds it is allowed to use a special 150-meter sail - a spinnaker.

The spinnaker, due to its large windage, gives the yacht speed. From an aesthetic point of view, it looks unforgettable - like a flotilla of Gray captains racing to Assol.

Every evening, the regatta organizers sum up the results of the races and reward the race leaders. The winner of the regatta is determined only on the last evening.

Yacht route around the islands of Croatia

The given route is a consequence of participation in the regatta. The finishing points of the races were chosen based on their distance from each other, the size and amenities of the marinas (more than 20 regatta boats cannot always find a place to moor in a small marina), and the overall picturesqueness of the place.

For an independent trip, this route around the islands of the Kornati National Park is also quite suitable: marina Khramina on the island of Murter - island Žut - island Zhakan - island Zlarin - island Murter - marina Khramina on the island of Murter. The island of Murter is located near Zadar and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Its marinas are large and equipped.

The situation is a little worse with island marinas - for example, on the island of Zhut there are only 2-3 restaurants, the piers are located far from each other and from the reception with a toilet.

You can walk around all the islands, and, most interestingly, climb to the top. The views of island Croatia are unforgettable, even in dull weather.

Evening mini-trekking is a popular activity; after a day's trek, it is especially pleasant to walk on a non-swaying surface.

The islands are sparsely populated (most are uninhabited), but the rocky soil is excellent for growing olives.

This is roughly what yachts look like when moored at night in a marina: nose-to-nose, like one large apartment building. By the way, before you move to someone else’s yacht, be sure to! you need to ask permission from its owners. Any other behavior will be perceived as extreme rudeness and ignorance.

Jacan Island is even smaller than Žut. It only has a restaurant, a store (which opens when yachts arrive at the marina) and an electrical charger. No water, no shower, Internet and toilet are available in the restaurant.

This “wildness” is fully compensated by excellent views. There are no olive trees growing on the island, but there are many flocks of sheep that roam on their own.

The island is small, you can get around it in just a couple of hours. By the way, romantic excursions to konoba (Croatian restaurant) Zakan are organized from the Khramin marina on Murter, so even if you are not into yachting, you can easily take a boat trip and have dinner in this wonderful, uncrowded place.

Another marina is on the busy island of Zlarin. Again, there are no amenities as such, but there are many restaurants and hotels, several large villages. Judging by the number of people with suitcases and the arriving ferries, this place is popular for mattress holidays.

Zlarin is a large island and you can’t get around it in an hour. But it’s all the more pleasant to get out to one of the local peaks, look at local life and generally get a feel for island Croatia.

People in the evening, outside the embankment, are rarely seen - local residents are already sitting at home, and guests of the island are having dinner in konobahs overlooking the Adriatic.

The sunsets on the island are wonderful; some yachts return to the marina at dusk to see the blazing sky and sea from the water.

And at night (this is a property of any marina, not only in Zlarin) the marina generally takes on a fabulous look.

The island of Murter is already quite a civilization; you don’t need a yacht to get to the local marinas. Therefore, it also has full-fledged receptions, ATMs, and many shops and restaurants.

On the island you can go shopping, walk along the narrow stone streets, go up to the church on the top of the hill (they are found in almost every village).

If you're lucky, you can get to a local festival, in which local residents wear national costumes and go to dance in the main square.

The last night at the marina before the yacht is delivered is usually filled with household chores - getting ready, packing things, and superficial cleaning. The next morning, having handed over the yacht to the charter company, the sea wolves again become land rats.

And, looking at the photos from your yacht trip in Croatia at home, you will probably want to return to these wonderful places with the emerald sea, picturesque nature and endless opportunities for yachting.

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