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First day in Croatia – sailing in thunder & rain

We’re moored up in Maslinica on the island of Otok Šolta after our first night aboard and first day on the water.

The flight over was pleasant enough that we questioned if it really was EasyJet and the transfer from the airport was only 10 minutes. Our yacht ‘Ladybug’ was a lot Continue reading First day in Croatia – sailing in thunder & rain

Night time anchoring vigil in Petalas Bay

We knew there was bad weather further north near Corfu and we could get more wind than usual that evening and we did!

It was okay as we ate our tuna and pasta on board and had our regular game of Texas Hold’em poker. Then all to bed by 2330 but the wind was really blowing by now and all I could do was listen to the noises of water splashing, ropes creaking and the boat turning from side to side on it’s anchor. Continue reading Night time anchoring vigil in Petalas Bay