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Why
Croatia
"The
gods wanted to crown their creation and on the last day they
turned tears, stars and the sea breeze into the isles of
Kornati" so said George Bernard Shaw of just a part of
the spectacular Croatian coastal islands. These 140 islands,
islets and reefs make up the northern part of the cruising
grounds available to the yacht charterer. The larger islands
between Split and Dubrovnik entice with beautiful tree lined
coasts, villages steeped in history, gorgeous beaches and
bays, all within the background of coastal mountains dropping
straight into the sea. It is no wonder that Croatia is the
crossroads of East meeting West and Central Europe meeting
the Mediterranean. The ubiquitous myriad historical towns
show ancient Rome, Byzantine, Romanesque, Renaissance
influence. Such is the experience of the charterer in these
crystal clear and remarkably clean waters. Tourist facilities
are in full operation, including modern marinas, and the
larger towns of Split and Dubrovnik offer some of the best of
European cultural events but there are plenty of
opportunities to visit the tiny, unspoiled villages with a
window on an older way of life. The Croatians will open their
hearts to you, showing their welcome with a shy friendliness
that is warming and genuine. Language is not a problem as
English is spoken to a great extent along the coast and
coastal islands.
Sailing Conditions
The waters are deep, clean and welcoming. Winds are moderate for the most part and for most of the spring, summer and fall. There is an occasionally strong north wind called the "Bora" but this only blows for a day or so at a time. Along the coast and on some islands are a series of modern marinas that offer pier space, electricity, fuel, water, laundry, shower and shopping facilities. Other docking facilities include town piers or bays for dropping anchor. And then there are the numerous white sandy beaches for solitude..... The most crowded period is July and August when sailing enthusiasts from Europe flock to the coast but the months of May, June, September and October should not be overlooked for a quieter visit to this unspoiled coast during good weather.
Our Bases
YCS
Yachting Destinations, is offering charters out of several
bases along the coast 1) in Rovinj in the north, which offers
European resorts as well as the lovely northern Kornati
Islands, 2) in the 1400 berth Zlatna Luka Marina, just south
of Zadar putting you in the middle of the more remote Kornati
Islands, and 3) in historical Trogir, just north of the
famous town of Spilt built within the walls of Diocletian’s
Palace. While charters must begin on a Saturday, there are
one-way possibilities from the Zlatna Luka base allowing you
to see the best of the coastline and islands all the way to
Dubrovnik. Our affiliates include the largest charter
operator in Croatia with ten years experience and the fleets
include over 70 sailing yachts and small motor boats all
fully equipped with all the comforts and equipment you would
need. Bareboating is relatively easy here as there are almost
no tides, shoals or banks and maneuvering in the ports is not
difficult. But we do offer skippers for those who have less
or no experience and for those who wish to have a local guide
to make the most of the experience.
For general brochures on the country of Croatia, you can
contact the Croatian Tourist Bureau at 800-829-4416.
