(For women): Men
like to tame and control-but often, don't have anything to. If you
feel like a target, change that this summer with ropes and
sails!
(For men): Feel like you're in a rut? Someone's head hurts too
much? This summer is the time to change that. Allow yourself and
your partner to experience the adventure of sailing, which is
guaranteed to change life's habits!
Either alone or in
company. A new place every single day; or every second; or every
third. According to your wishes. One moment in isolation, the next
in civilization. Now in a restaurant, now with chocolate-covered
toast in your mouth. It's about the most beautiful vacation you can
or cannot for now imagine. It's about sailing. And this is just the
beginning of the advantages such a vacation has to offer. There
truly are many. As for the disadvantages, find them yourself.
The first thing that needs to be noted is peace. The sails are
powered by wind so there is no whirring of the motor. Besides the
sound of waves, water breaking against the boat and sweet whispers
in your ear, there are practically no sounds during this trip.
Water and the psychologically known calming effects of its sounds
on people's psyche, will help you find inner peace regardless of
how much you were aggravated by life's problems at work and in
daily life before your vacation. Sailing adapts to your mood. If
you like quiet, you can find it by choosing quiet bays or small
hamlets where you can settle in. If after all you prefer lively
entertainment and the feeling that you are in civilization, you
will choose larger places to anchor at.
Spontaneity. If
you are not so determined on reaching a certain place at a certain
time, thanks to weather conditions, sailing is led by spontaneity.
The wind determines the best course to reach an island. If a storm
is about to break, it's better to linger at the bay a little
longer. If there is no wind whatsoever, you don't need to sail the
whole way planned. However, it's not all about time! Just before
departure, you realize that a motorcycle rally is being held the
next day at the place you are staying, and motorcycles are your
secret passion; you don't need to leave immediately but can stay
longer and enjoy. Now you feel like being here, now you don't. You
decide by yourself. Your "hotel room" is mobile and doesn't need a
reservation.
Variety. To be in a different place daily, or even in a few
different places, is a true delicacy for a lover of variety. One
day you're in a small romantic place on Hvar Island walking in the
woods, the next you're touring Diocletian's palace in Split.
Compared to hotel accommodation-every day same room, same beach and
same city-sailing has no static quality or boredom. In just one
week with a sailboat you can visit many places on the Adriatic and
in only three days become familiar with the Croatian coast and so
many places , islands or cities which you might otherwise never
have a chance to visit your whole life.
"Now you're here,
now you're not". One thing is certain-sailing doesn't allow
new-found friends to remain together for long. By moving from place
to place, new people can be met or new acquaintances formed.
However, considering your mobility, you will soon be able to simply
wave to new people. As a result, you are sure to meet a variety of
people and rarely be given the chance to tire of them. At any rate,
those you love the most are with you in the boat.
Swimming every day and at every moment. Whether you're anchored
at an empty bay, at a marina or while sailing, on a whim you can
take a swim in the blue Adriatic. If the wind is good and the boat
is moving quickly, throw a rope into the sea which you can grab
onto should you not want the adventure of "lost and forgotten in
the sea of life".
Sweet dreams. Babies in cradles sleep as if under a spell.
Sleeping in a sailboat allows you to once again become-a baby.
Sailing is the best medicine against insomnia and the best possible
place to sleep because the boat is never still and the gentle
rocking induces you to fall asleep.
The end of seasickness. If
you suffer from sea sickness, give yourself a chance to overcome
it. It's similar to putting two cats who hate each other together
in a box. Maybe one will lose an ear or whisker but in the end a
truce will be established. If you force your body into a state of
rocking for a few days or weeks, it will adapt to the new
conditions and soon you'll be able to eat as much as you want and
solve crosswords during your ride if you don't feel like looking at
the natural beauty or super optimistically searching for dolphins
in the sea.
A perfect tan and private nudism. Sailing guarantees you a
gorgeous, dark tan and private nudism during your ride. As a matter
of fact, you can be nude on the boat. If you feel uncomfortable
with the thought that someone, besides seagulls, may see you, be
assured that there is very little chance that anyone actually will.
If you do come in contact with another boat, you can quickly cover
yourself with a towel.
New experience and new skill. Isn't it attractive to learn
something new? "Taming" the sailboat doesn't need to be only men's
work, who usually like to be captain. You too can learn to tie
"Gordian" knots, tighten the sails, set up buoys, steer and adapt
to the wind. Sailing is a chance to learn something new and to gain
a new skill. In the end, you'll be proud of your newly acquired
skill.
Enjoying natural
beauty and a clean sea. Islands can be seen from every side from
the sailboat. With a sailboat you can approach (be it directly or
if by anchoring and then taking a dingy or swimming to the island)
places which are almost impossible to reach with a ferry or a
passenger boat. The sandy plains of Susak, the bareness of Kornati
and the hills of Hvar are just some of the uncountable beauty that
are waiting to be seen, smelt and touched by you in the adventure
called sailing. And of course, the cleanest sea in the world. New
animals. Bored of watching pigeons and listening to their cooing?
While sailing, you will be surrounded by new animals which doesn't
mean that you can't take along your pet. Seagulls will "appear" on
the sea in a childish way. Suddenly you will see something white,
feathery, similar to a stuffed toy, floating on the sea. Or in the
morning you may run into a flock of flying seagulls in the marina
and listen to their sounds. Donkeys can even be heard and seen on
the islands. If you're lucky, you will see dolphins in the sea.
Romantic food. You don't need to visit restaurants with candles
on the table and live music to feed yourself-romantically. You can
eat romantically even in the swaying cabin of your boat, be it
inside or on the deck. At any rate, eating while the boat is moving
is easier if you want to escape from the wasps which may sting you
on land. You can even cook and eat in the sailboat.