Croatia Holidays

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 25th, 2009


Ecclestone still in love with Croatia
Although now divorced from his Croatian wife Slavica, F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone is still in love with Croatia. He arrived to his favourite Trogir last week where his 60m yacht Petara (named after his two daughters Petra and Tamara) was already awaiting. Ecclestone feels very much at home in Trogir, [...]

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic to cruise the Croatian Adriatic aboard the Sunseeker type yacht Manhattan 60
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, currently ranked no. 4 on the ATP list, is expected to cruise in the Croatian Adriatic this summer, according to Croatian Times.
Djokovic will cruise aboard the Sunseeker type yacht Manhattan 60 together with his girlfriend [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 8th, 2009

Bill Gates in Krka National Park

National Park Krka (near Sibenik, Croatia) and an old town of Skradin were a holiday destination for Bill Gates, his wife Melinda and their three children in late June.
They arrived on a chartered mega yacht Alfa Nero, which anchored in nearby Prokljan Lake. They transferred by speedboat to the town [...]

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Win a holiday in Croatia
Croatian National Tourist Board has launched a funky new site Welcome to Croatia where you can take a quiz a find your perfect Croatian holiday destination, win a holiday in Croatia, see home video invitations and some video messages from celebrities.

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 26th, 2009

List of Sailing Regattas in Croatia 2009
Here is a comprehensive list of all sailing regattas registered with Croatian Sailing Federation (Hrvatski Jedrilicarski Savez - HJS) for 2009. For any possible updates please visit HJS site.
 

Date
Name
Organizer
Location
Class

15.05.
17.05.
Regata Zadarskog kanala
JK Uskok, Zadar
Zadar
LAS LRD L4.7 420

30.05.
30.05.
Memorijal Nerio Vok
JK Histria, Umag
Umaški akvatorij
OPEN

22.05.
24.05.
ACI Women & Men Match Race
YC Croatia, Opatija
ACI marina [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 18th, 2009

If you had enough of the Jet-Set scene of the old town of Hvar, sail around to the northern side of Hvar Island and visit Vrboska. Or even better, set your course directly to this lovely town!

Vrboska is the smallest town on the sunny Island of Hvar and is special because of its geographical location, well [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 15th, 2009

Catching a big fish in Croatian Adriatic
While sailing the Adriatic, it only makes sense to try fishing. Nothing compares to a freshly caught dinner. Once we timed 90 minutes between catching a Palamida (Atlantic Bonito) and throwing the bare bones back into the sea.
One lazy afternoon, while sailing at 6 knots on Bavaria 49 and [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 8th, 2009

A peaceful sandy lagoon on the Island of Mljet
The Island of Mljet in Croatia is well known for its National Park, a beautiful display of nature that rejuvenates the body and mid with peaceful pine forests, scenic coastline and magnificent sea lakes.
 
To take it even a step further, set sail to the very south-eastern point [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 5th, 2009

Stiniva Cove on the Island of Vis

Stiniva Cove and its unique beach certainly qualify for one of the most beautiful on the Adriatic coast. It is not to be missed if you are sailing the Croatian Adriatic and exploring best hidden pearls of Dalmatia. Enjoy the crystal blue water and the pebbly beach cradled by a fabulous display [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 28th, 2009

Catamaran Lagoon 570 Sailing Yacht

Built: 2008
Length over all: 17.06 m
Beam: 9,15 m
Draught: 1,4 m
Water tank: 1 000 l
Fuel tank: 750 l
Engine: 2 x 55 HP Volvo Diesel
Genoa/m2: roll
Cabins: 4
Berths: 8
Toilets: 4
Crew: 2
Lagoon 570 weekly charter prices in EURO:
 01.01. - 16.05.   - €   9000
16.05. - 06.06.    - € 11400
06.06. - 04.07.   - € 13400
04.07. - 18.07.  - [...]

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