Sailing Holidays Croatia

Jul
25

Bernie Ecclestone in Croatia

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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Jul
7

Welcome to Croatia - see why is Croatia so beutiful and win a holiday in Croatia

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 7th, 2009


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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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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Jun
8

A sandy beach in Croatia

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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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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