After two nights in Maslinica at £75 a night (gasp) we were ready for Stari Grad but ended up anchoring in a Hvar bay. After our first night we had been moved from the outside of the breakwater as the wind was likely to pick up – no complaints there. We had two descents meals in local restaurants and when walking back Continue reading Anchoring off Hvar
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
Getting ready for Croatia
With only 4 days to go (“plenty”, I hear you cry) we simply don’t have enough time to get ready. I’ve been busy getting the background checks on weather websites (torrential thunderstorms this past weekend) and we’ve both been trawling the Pilot to plan a straw man itinerary.
Round the Island 2014 Gallery
I didn’t have time in 2014 to write up a race report but here are some photos taken by the crew during our campaign. Continue reading Round the Island 2014 Gallery