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Jun
26

Sailing Regattas in Croatia 2009

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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Jun
18

Visit Vrboska on the Island of Hvar, Croatia

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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Jun
15

Big Game Fishing in Croatian Adriatic

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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May
28

Lagoon 570 Catamaran

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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May
20

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS Sailing Yacht

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 20th, 2009

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS
The interior design for Sun Odyssey 50 DS has been made by Philippe Briand and cockpit and stylish deck design by Garroni Design. Sun Odyssey 50 DS by Jeanneau delivers comfort and style incomparable by the competition.

Built: 2009
Length over all: 15.07 m
Beam: 4,49 m
Draught: 2,15 m
Water tank: 615 l
Fuel [...]

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May
18

Elan 514 Impression Sailing Yacht

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 18th, 2009

Elan 514 Impression

Built: 2007, 2008
Length over all: 16.1 m
Beam: 4,68 m
Draught: 2,2 m
Displacement: 18 000 kg
Water tank: 780 l
Fuel tank: 440 l
Engine: 75 HP
Mainsail/m2: roll
Genoa/m2: furling
Cabins: 4+1
Berths: 8+1+2
Toilets: 5
Elan 514 Impression weekly charter prices in EURO:
01.01. - 25.04. - €3200
25.04. - 09.05. - €3900
09.05. - 30.05. - [...]

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May
15

iPhone Wind Meter application - iPhone to measure wind

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 15th, 2009

For all the keen sailors, skippers, sport enthusiasts and outdoorsy types the iPhone Wind Meter application is now available so you can use your iPhone to measure wind speed!
Now, how cool is that? Anemometer iPhone application costs $0.99 USD.
iPhone Wind Meter works by measuring the volume of the wind on your iPhone microphone and converts [...]

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May
12

What to pack when going on a sailing holiday?

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 12th, 2009

What to pack when going on a sailing holiday? Here are just a few pointers to help you making your own list before going on a sailing holiday.

Luggage
Use lightweight and foldable sports bags that can be stored below deck. Suitcases take a lot of space and cannot be properly stored.
Paperwork

Personal documents: passport, personal ID card, [...]

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Mar
2

Porat or Biševska Luka, Island of Biševo

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on March 2nd, 2009

One of the most beautiful spots in the Adriatic is Biševska Luka (also called Porat) on the Island of Biševo. Biševo (Bishevo) lies to the southwest of Vis Island and is one of the most far-out Dalmatian Islands. It is mainly known for the Blue Cave (Modra spilja), but for those willing to explore further [...]

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Feb
18

Sail the Adriatic

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on February 18th, 2009

Once on board your sailing yacht, there are many routes and destinations to explore and over a thousand islands, scattered like pearls in the clear blue Adriatic Sea, to cruise around…
In the Middle Adriatic there are National Parks Kornati and Nature Park Dugi Otok (Telascica), another National Park Mljet and Nature Park Lastovo further to [...]

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