Croatia
is one of the world’s newest countries
and an old yachting favourite. Its forests,
waterfalls and mountains mix with cultural
and historical wonders to create a beautiful
and fascinating holiday destination. Sailing
your own yacht here guarantees you’ll
escape the crowds to the more secluded
beaches and quiet anchorages of some 1100
islands and islets along the coast.
Our
three Croatian bases now cover over 500 miles
of shoreline along the Adriatic, named the
cleanest body of water in the world by underwater
legend Jacques Cousteau. From the central
Kornati area and down to
the world famous walled city of Dubrovnik, discover Croatia’s perfect
cruising grounds. Kornati - Kornati Marina is just a short walk from the old
town of Biograd na Moru. Here you will find coffee bars, restaurants, art and
crafts stalls, shops and supermarkets all set amongst 11th century buildings.
Scuba diving is superb, as is the sailing. Cruise out to the ‘long island’ of
Dugi Otok where the large, beautiful bay at Telescica is truly breathtaking.
Kremik - This cruising area is characterised by tiny island
towns set against a dramatic backdrop of fertile mountains. Enjoy idyllic
sailing conditions in gentle, clear waters. Head north to Primosten, one
of the most
popular resorts on the Adriatic coast. Further up the coast explore the beautiful
southern Kornati islands.
Dubrovnik - One of Europe’s best preserved medieval
cities, founded in the 6th century, Dubrovnik’s walls surround the
old town enclosing a fascinating mix of Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque architecture.
Find a small courtyard café in one of the splendid squares and relax
while you people-watch.
2 people on board with sailing experience are required . The skipper must have
sailed this size yacht before for at least 5 days or more, and have good navigation
skills and must know how to anchor the yacht. The 2nd adult must have sailing
knowledge and they need to know what to do in an emergency man over board
Kremik
| Dubrovnik
In Kornati and Kremik morning winds are typically light and variable with westerly
and north westerly breezes between 10 to 20 knots picking up in the afternoons.
Nights are normally still with very light winds in the summer months. Early
and late in the season (March & October) it is common to experience south
to south easterly winds of variable strength. In Dubrovnik, where the distance
between islands is short, the winds tend southerly and westerly between 10
and 20 knots. Pula is similar to Kremik with stronger north to northwest winds
between 10 and 20 knots.
Kremik – Fly
to Split airport and the Kremik base is approx.
30 minute transfer.
Dubrovnik – Fly
to Dubrovnik airport and the Dubrovnik base
is approx. 20 minute transfer.
Croatian
with English and German widely spoken.
Craotia
Kuna
May
to October
Lonely
Planet Croatia by Jeanne Oliver
Take a measure of medieval Europe, add flashes of ancient Greece, Imperial
Rome, Ottoman Turkey and a thousand islands, then mix in six leisurely passage
races between Biograd and Dubrovnik blended with eight relaxing lay days and
you have the Croatia Yacht Rally!
The
Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is unique in
the sailing world, with more than 1,000
kilometres of coastline, 1,200 islands,
50 full service marinas and the best preserved
mediaeval walled cities in the world.
Rally
Information
The rally is conducted in June to escape the mid-summer crowds but still enjoy
air temperatures in the high 20s, water temperatures in the low 20s and winds
from the westerly quarter in the 10 -15 knot range.
The
embarkation port is Biograd, a little to
the north of Split and within easy reach
of the Kornati National Park, where a labyrinth
of bleached rocky islands create a plethora
of secluded anchorages.
Then
there is Trogir, under UNESCO protection
and a perfectly preserved medieval city
where the fleet will moor to the quay right
at the main city gate. Hvar and Korcula
also offer the same opportunity to walk
narrow cobblestone streets where there
is no modern traffic.
Then
it's back to nature on Mljet and Jakljan
on the way to Dubronik, unquestionably
the best preserved fortified medieval city
in the world, where you can walk the entire
city on the top of the 13th century wall.
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