CROATIA – TOURIST SAILING TRIPS
Croatia spread by the turquoise Adriatic attracts every year numerous tourists who are enchanted by her tourist values and hospitality shown by the hosts.Dalmatia is the most often visited region of Croatia, abound in beaches, desert islands, rocky shores and historic towns. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful European regions.
Dalmatia is called – not without reason – the sailors' paradise: picturesque landscapes, water of crystalline purity, sunny weather for most of the holiday season, proper winds and perfectly prepared infrastructure of marinas make the sailors become willing to see Dalmatia as the destination of their voyages.
We offer you the tourist sailing trips in Croatia on the luxury ELAN Impression yachts (years of manufacture 2005-2007, 3 or 4 double cabins, 2 bathrooms, gas cooker, refrigerator).
It might happen that other type of yacht is chartered for the trip (but still of the similar standard) – other than the presented in our offer, depending on availability of yachts on specific dates.
Our yachts will sail the following route: Sibenik – Trogir – Vis island – Split – Primosten – Skradin – Krka River Waterfalls – Sibenik.
The trip will be started in Sibenik. History of that town dates back to the 11th century. It has remained with Croatians from ancient times, being at the same time the oldest place by Adriatic where Slavs lived. The fact that the town managed to resist influence of both Venetians and Turks was undoubtedly the effect of its interesting location. It is situated by the broads of the rapid mountain river Krka. Deep picturesque gorge surrounds Sibenik from two sides leaving protection of access from the sea side to the narrow St. Anna isthmus. Two mighty fortresses tower over the town, offering view of the panorama of broads, channel and outer islands of Northern Dalmatia. To reach the fortress one has to climb through the old part of the town that is nested on the mountain-side. Narrow streets found between the stone buildings remind some huge stairs. It is nowhere else in Croatia that one can find such an interesting plan of the old town snuggled up to the mountain. Walks taken in the old town are even more pleasant that the wheeled traffic is banned from there. Walking back from the stroll one must not leave out the splendid seaside promenade and the St. Jacob Cathedral found there. The Cathedral comes from the 15th century and is all built from limestone and marble. Even its vaulting and dome are lined with stone tiles. Not a single piece of wood was used in fear of the destructive effects of fire.
Leaving Sibenik we will sail through St. Anna Channel. On our left we will pass the non-conspicuous shelters of Yugoslav Navy. They were cut in the rocky mountain sides. That way the boats could attach unexpectedly the potential enemy. Just where the Channel leaves for the see one is able to see a massive body of the fort that used to protect the narrow entrance to Sibenik. Even though abandoned today it still gives evidence of invincibility of this town.
Now we sail onto the blue waters of Adriatic, set sails and sail between green islands. During the trip our skippers will be glad to share their sailing knowledge with you. The will show how the navigation is done, how the sea charts are read and how the modern electronics is used.
Now we sail onto the blue waters of Adriatic, set sails and sail between green islands. During the trip our skippers will be glad to share their sailing knowledge with you. The will show how the navigation is done, how the sea charts are read and how the modern electronics is used.
In the afternoon we will reach Trogir. The town is proud of its historic old town with its narrow, romantic streets and conglomeration of historic temples and palaces. Unique beauty and climate of the old town was appreciated so much that it was entered in the UNESCO list of world human heritage. From the marina we are to moor in a view of the charming palm boulevard adjoining the sea shore can be seen with its many small restaurants. It reaches remains of the Venetian fortress walls. One enters the old town through the late-Renaissance 17th-century town gate with the stone sculpture of the Trogir patron saint – blessed Ivan Ursin. With the gate crossed it is easy to get lost in the labyrinth of very narrow streets. Stone buildings make one feel a nice coolness even on the sweltering days. It is worth while to find a small street café and relish the climate of that place at the good Croatian espresso.
Vis island will make another attraction. This is one of those islands of Croatia which are found furthest off shore. Sailing there we will experience the deep-see sailing and have a chance to see that the horizon is truly circular. We will eventually see the rocky shores of the island that is covered by vineyards in almost 30%. The best wine in all Croatia is produced there. But before we moor we will stop at the former navy shelters. They are huge structure cut in the rock, able to house a hundred-meter submarine. Invisible from a far distance they give a tremendous impression when seen close. After a short stop we continue our trip. The town of Vis is located at the spacious bay surrounded at all sides by slopes of the island. Yachts moor at the town palm-lined promenade. Small streets of the old town invite to numerous wine bars where Croatians meet in the evenings to taste a glass of wine.
From Vis we will sail north-east and having cleared Splitska Vrata strait we will arrive at the Dalmatian capital city of Split. It's worth taking a walk through the old town or climb the stairs of the Diokletian palace tower. This palace was built in the 3rd century to commemorate this great emperor. It is an irony that in the later centuries the emperor's mausoleum was transformed into Catholic cathedra as it was Emperor Diokletian who attempted to wipe out Christians. Ruins which are still there these days go well with the palm-lined promenade while the white Egyptian marbles evidence the former glory of the Roman Empire. Split is also proud of its big marketplace where one can buy Croatian home-made products. Citizens come from neighboring islands to sell olive oil, herbs, fruit, cheeses, Parma ham, and local wines and tinctures. Marketplace is open in the morning hours.
The next attraction of our trip will be the picturesque small town of Primosten. Formerly it was situated on an island to become connected with the land through an embankment. We are to stay in a small marina. It offers just a few mooring places at the quay, with the rest of yachts staying at buoys while their crews use pontoons to get ashore. The old town is of a terraced layout with the church and its surrounding graveyard at the island's summit. When seen from that point the sunset makes an amazing expression. In the very center of the town a Croatian old woman sells home-made wine that is bought by cups to be drunk by buyers seated on the benches at the building walls. In the evening, when it becomes cooler, the place is frequented by great numbers of sailors and local people.
Saying goodbye to the sea we will enter again the St. Anna Channel and then the Krka River gorge. Every bend there opens new landscapes to make you feel like discoverers rather than tourists. Through the river meanders we will arrive at a small calm town of Skradin. Most of the tourists who visit that place are sailors and that significantly affected the climate of the town. Found spread along the marina's quays are the local “konobs”, i.e. small restaurants, where one is able to taste local wines or for instance the famous Dalmatian ham called “prsut”.
Facing marina is the landing we are going to leave from on the boat operated by the Krka River National Park, to come close to the waterfalls themselves. This makes a much nicer way to reach the waterfalls – nicer than from the coach parking place found above the waterfalls. You will be able to relish the views of the lush vegetation and reach waterfalls on water.
Boats will leave us close to the Skradinski Buk waterfall. We will go from there by foot, admiring beauty of the water cascades and savoring nice cool that contrasts with the hot and sweltering climate of Croatia. Wooden footbridges were designed for visitors; at places they are found truly close above the flowing water. It is worth while to take swimming suit and take a bath at the bathing place near waterfalls. That will make a nice change after swimming in the very salty waters of Adriatic.
Boats will leave us close to the Skradinski Buk waterfall. We will go from there by foot, admiring beauty of the water cascades and savoring nice cool that contrasts with the hot and sweltering climate of Croatia. Wooden footbridges were designed for visitors; at places they are found truly close above the flowing water. It is worth while to take swimming suit and take a bath at the bathing place near waterfalls. That will make a nice change after swimming in the very salty waters of Adriatic.
Coming back from waterfalls we will sail downstream Krka River to Sibenik where our trip is to draw to an end.
During our trip you will be free to participate in the free-of-charge preparatory training for ISSA Certificate that allows independent lease and steering of a yacht in many European country. Training will be held by the Skipper, to be possibly terminated in organization of an exam during the closing part of the trip.
SCHEDULE
day 1 – Saturday
15:00-16:00 – Boarding
16:00-17:30 – Training – operation of yacht system
18:00 – Walk through the town, leisure time
15:00-16:00 – Boarding
16:00-17:30 – Training – operation of yacht system
18:00 – Walk through the town, leisure time
day 2 – Sunday
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Training – control of sails
10:00 – Sailing from Sibenik
16:00 – Arrival at Trogir, leisure time
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Training – control of sails
10:00 – Sailing from Sibenik
16:00 – Arrival at Trogir, leisure time
day 3 – Monday
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Trogir
16:00 – Arrival at Vis, leisure time
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Trogir
16:00 – Arrival at Vis, leisure time
day 4 – Tuesday
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Vis
09:30 – Stay at the Yugoslav Navy shelters
16:00 – Arrival at Split, leisure time
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Vis
09:30 – Stay at the Yugoslav Navy shelters
16:00 – Arrival at Split, leisure time
day 5 – Wednesday
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Split
15:00 – Arrival at Primosten, leisure time
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Split
15:00 – Arrival at Primosten, leisure time
day 6 – Thursday
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Primosten
14:00 – Sailing onto Krka River
14:00-15:30 – Sailing through the Krka River gorge
15:30 – Arrival at Skradin, leisure time
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Sailing from Primosten
14:00 – Sailing onto Krka River
14:00-15:30 – Sailing through the Krka River gorge
15:30 – Arrival at Skradin, leisure time
day 7 – Friday
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00-14:00 – Visit to Krka River National Park
14:30 – Sailing from Skradin
16:00 – Arrival at Sibenik, leisure time
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00-14:00 – Visit to Krka River National Park
14:30 – Sailing from Skradin
16:00 – Arrival at Sibenik, leisure time
day 8. – Saturday
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00-09:30 – Disembarking, end of the trip
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00-09:30 – Disembarking, end of the trip
IMPORTANT: It should be remembered that this is a sea trip and thus the presented schedule is of a general character, to be possibly changed if necessary. Final decision on the route will be taken by the Skipper depending on weather conditions and efficiency of the crew (participants of the trip).
We remind that an absolute night curfew is in effect at the Croatian marines from 23:00 hrs. Caring for comfort of all trip participants we decide similar night curfew at the yacht as well.
DATES AND PRICES
Trip No. / Date / Price
CH01 21.06-28.06.2008 EUR 619.00
CH02 28.06-05.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH03 05.07-12.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH04 12.07-19.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH05 19.07-26.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH06 26.07-02.08.2008 EUR 679.00
CH07 02.08-09.08.2008 EUR 719.00
CH08 09.08-16.08.2008 EUR 719.00
CH09 16.08-23.08.2008 EUR 719.00
CH10 23.08-30.08.2008 EUR 679.00
CH11 30.08-06.09.2008 EUR 679.00
CH12 06.09-13.09.2008 EUR 679.00
CH13 13.09-20.09.2008 EUR 679.00
CH14 20.09-27.09.2008 EUR 619.00
CH15 27.09-04.10.2008 EUR 619.00
CH01 21.06-28.06.2008 EUR 619.00
CH02 28.06-05.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH03 05.07-12.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH04 12.07-19.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH05 19.07-26.07.2008 EUR 679.00
CH06 26.07-02.08.2008 EUR 679.00
CH07 02.08-09.08.2008 EUR 719.00
CH08 09.08-16.08.2008 EUR 719.00
CH09 16.08-23.08.2008 EUR 719.00
CH10 23.08-30.08.2008 EUR 679.00
CH11 30.08-06.09.2008 EUR 679.00
CH12 06.09-13.09.2008 EUR 679.00
CH13 13.09-20.09.2008 EUR 679.00
CH14 20.09-27.09.2008 EUR 619.00
CH15 27.09-04.10.2008 EUR 619.00
The trip price covers: 7 nights at the yacht (double cabins), 7 breakfasts (including soft drinks: coffee, tea), insurance, care by the Skipper, yacht fuel and all marina charges, final cleaning.
The trip price does not cover: cost of trip to Croatia and back, evening meals, and museum and national park tickets.
On their boarding the participants pay (to the Skipper) EUR 40.00 as the repayable security deposit.
If requested we offer transport by luxury coach (air conditioning, TV, WC) from Poland (from Warsaw or Katowice) for a price of EUR 100.00 (return trip). We can guarantee this facility, provided booking is arranged 30 days ahead of the sea trip starting date.
During the trip to Croatia and back the participants take care of their catering on their own.
No sailing experience is required of the trip participants. Steering of the yacht is taken care by the Skipper.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Description of ELAN 434 Impression yacht:
– year of manufacture: 2005-2007
– length: 13,40 m
– width: 4,18 m
– draught: 1,90 m
– displacement: 10.900 kg
– sails: 91,50 sq. m.
– steering wheel
– echo sounder
– anemometer
– GPS
– UKF
– engine: 55 HP
– hot and cold water (water tank capacity: 600 l)
– radio/CD
– year of manufacture: 2005-2007
– length: 13,40 m
– width: 4,18 m
– draught: 1,90 m
– displacement: 10.900 kg
– sails: 91,50 sq. m.
– steering wheel
– echo sounder
– anemometer
– GPS
– UKF
– engine: 55 HP
– hot and cold water (water tank capacity: 600 l)
– radio/CD
Accommodation: Trip participants are accommodated in three (Elan 384 Impression) or four (Elan 434 Impression) double cabins, with the Yacht Skipper sleeping in the mess room. Cabins with double beds (three or two cabins depending on yacht model) and one with bunk beds.
Bedclothes: offered by the yacht.
Towels: procured by participants.
Basic hygiene means: offered by the yacht.
Bedclothes: offered by the yacht.
Towels: procured by participants.
Basic hygiene means: offered by the yacht.
Use of toilets: there are two toilets on the yacht (with showers) for use when sailing. At marinas use of the yacht toilets is prohibited. Guests are offered (free of charge) the well equipped toilets and showers in marinas.
Hot water shower room is found in the aft section of the yacht – very useful after swimming in salty Adriatic (e.g. when anchoring in bays).
Hot water shower room is found in the aft section of the yacht – very useful after swimming in salty Adriatic (e.g. when anchoring in bays).
Galley equipment: tableware for 10, and refrigerator, gas cooker and drainboard sink.
Board: continental breakfasts on the yacht (prepared and served by the Skipper), evening meals arranged by participants on their own in restaurants found in- or close to marinas – Skipper will always time help you to choose the proven place where tasty meals are offered.
Expected costs of the evening meal: minimum EUR 70.00-100.00 per week.
Expected costs of the evening meal: minimum EUR 70.00-100.00 per week.
Power supply (charging of mobile phones and cameras): 230 VAC socket outlets are found at the yacht. Their use is allowed during stay at marinas.
Basic medicines: first-aid kit is found at the yacht, with the basic dressing means. Remaining medicines, including analgesics – bought by participants on their own.
Shoes: soft, sport, best if with a white sole.
Baggage: soft bag – we suggest taking of a reasonable amount of baggage (lockers at the yacht offer only limited space), internal frame rucksacks are not allowed.
What is worth taking for the trip:
– valid passport (obligatorily),
– swim mask, breathing pipe, swim-fins,
– head cover and sun glasses,
– cream with sun filter,
– clothing for a sunny weather (in summer the temperatures in Croatia exceed 30 deg. C),
– light Polar jacket (cool evenings happen),
– still camera, camcorder, etc.
– valid passport (obligatorily),
– swim mask, breathing pipe, swim-fins,
– head cover and sun glasses,
– cream with sun filter,
– clothing for a sunny weather (in summer the temperatures in Croatia exceed 30 deg. C),
– light Polar jacket (cool evenings happen),
– still camera, camcorder, etc.
Tickets for Krka River National Park bought by participants on their own – cost HRK 80.00 HRK (EUR 15.00) approx..
Insurance: all participants of the trip are subject to obligatory insurance (Signal Iduna Travel insurance policy, medical expenses insurance EUR 10.000, accidence insurance EUR 1.900, luggage EUR 220). Participants are free to arrange for relevant insurance on their own.