Bura is the strongest wind that blows in the Croatian Adriatic. Make sure you never sail out in case of bura. If you do, however, find yourself in the open sea, make sure you establish your exact coordinates, and then call for help. Read a story about how one such sailing trip during bura almost ended in tragedy.
Are you ready for an unforgettable sailing holiday with your loved ones and your pet?
Christmas time reminded me of an event that occurred a few years ago. My wish to spend the NYE on a sailing yacht was suddenly granted by an agent whose customers were looking for a skipper. What began like a night of disaster turned out to be a wonderful night thanks to some mulled Dalmatian red wine and Maritimo’s bar in Sali.
The Blue Ribbon by The Seafarers’ Union of Croatia rewards the individual or the crew for their exceptional bravery and/or good seamanship achieved within the past year during their service. For the year 2014 the winners were Bojan Tasić and the crew of Kehoe Tide.
Have you ever wondered about why seamen wore earrings? Well, there are many theories, some say that people with earring could not be drowned, others say that it was the safest place for their wedding rings or maybe it was a symbol of marriage with the sea…
De gustibus non est disputandum… that is true, but a good skipper will always recommend a fine restaurant that suits your wishes. If he goes the extra mile to make a reservation and guarantees for the restaurant, take his advice and order the house special. You won’t be disappointed.
There are seven types of customers on a skippered yacht: happy family, we left the kids behind, everlasting party, learners, we left our wives behind, we left our husbands behind and eternal skeptics. For a skipper, every type is a challenge and a fun group in their own way.
The flotilla is an organized type of a sailing strip in which participants are provided with extra services by the organizer. The flotilla members can feel as relaxed as possible and do not have to take care about the “boring stuff” of a trip. This is very helpful if you are about to sail some new and unfamiliar waters. Choosing to sail in a flotilla is also excellent because it can help you discover destinations that you would not find yourself. Likewise, it is a social activity, so you are bound to meet some new friends!
Catch up with our crew sailing in the beautiful Spanish islands. They got to do some sightseeing and eat delicious Spanish food.
For some reason, it seems that being a shipyard worker is not a very respected profession. After spending a few days in a shipyard removing a old paint from a boat, I realized that it is a very difficult job. I will never make another joke about shipyard workers. Read about my experience!
