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Brna locals pose for photographs by visiting sailing yacht
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Brna locals pose for photographs by visiting sailing yacht

10 August 2014 Paul Blacknell Leave a comment

We had a fair distance to cover today to Brna on the island of Korčula which was promised to be quiet (by our 4 year old, latest edition, unreliable pilot book) and unspoiled by tourists. We spent about an hour last night planning
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Hvar Old Town
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Hvar Old Town

9 August 2014 Paul Blacknell Leave a comment

What a fabulous place. Easily the most interesting town we’ve visited so far. Everyone says so, and they’re right. Continue reading Hvar Old Town →

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Mooring up in Hvar – Definitely worth the effort
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Mooring up in Hvar – Definitely worth the effort

8 August 2014 Paul Blacknell Leave a comment

We were up fairly promptly and away from our anchorage after a very peaceful night in the bay. Harry claimed he was kept awake by water slapping the boat. Our French neighbours were

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A fabulous anchorage when there was ‘no room at the inn’ (aka marina)
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A fabulous anchorage when there was ‘no room at the inn’ (aka marina)

7 August 2014 Paul Blacknell Leave a comment

Stari Grad was an attractive town with old buildings lining the quay but to honest when it’s this hot anywhere is difficult to spend a lot of time wandering around. We moored almost without incident Continue reading A fabulous anchorage when there was ‘no room at the inn’ (aka marina) →

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