This post is about the meaning and the origin of the word “yacht”. This word comes from the Dutch word “jacht” which means “hunt”. There is also an interesting story about the connection between the British king Charles II and the origin of the word “yacht”.
Story of the 56 lighthouses in the Adriatic, all built in the 19th century by the Austrian Empire. The goal was to fortify the boarders of the empire and to make seafaring throughout the Adriatic safer and easier. Mitja Župančič from Slovenia studied those lighthouses and wrote a book about them.
Boat shows are the best opportunity to introduce people to the latest innovations in the boat industry, as well as with the newest yacht models. Everyone has a chance to take a ride on a yacht they like. As a sailing destination, Croatia has a number of boat shows. One of the most prominent ones is the Croatia Boat Show. Read the post and learn more about it.
Beneteau Oceanis 60 is a brand new yacht presented at Cannes Yachting Festival. This yacht guarantees sailing with style, comfort and safety. Oceanis 60 was designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design while Nauta Design team is responsible for elegant and spacious interior layout.
I would recommend that only skipper is on board when doing check-in with a mariner. They have to move up and down the deck and check all systems inside the boat which is much easier when there are no luggage, impatient family members, kids, pets and packages of food and drinks on their way.
Doldrums is the area located 5°north and south of the equator, also known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone because that is where the Trade Winds converge in the this region, producing convectional storms. It is a sailing area of low pressACure caused by the heat at the equator which results in stillness.
Figureheads on the prows of the boats were believed to protect the ship and her crew and that a figurehead would lead the ship safely through the troubled waters. In case of piracy or other dishonorable action the figurehead was covered.
Farfalle, a bow-tie shaped pasta, is great because the shape of the pasta enables fine merging with the sauce. Make the sauce with marinated olives, garlic, peeled cut tomatoes, salt, pepper and a glass of dry white wine. Then add the tiny sliced marinated or salted anchovies and dry oregano leaves. This meal goes great with a glass of dark red wine.
Smartphones are taking over the sailing world as well. They can be very useful in sailing, but can be quite dangerous when they are used constantly, without regarding basic safety principles of sailing on a yacht. This is a story about how a sailing team lost their phones after a strong gust of wind hit their boat.
St Nicholas’ Day is a busy day on the Croatian coast, especially if it falls on a weekend. St Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, seafarers and fishermen, which is why many sailing events are organized in his honor across the Adriatic. Some of the most interesting events include the 16th edition of Šibenik Regatta, St Nicholas’ Regatta in Biograd and one of the same name in Split. These races attract the best Croatian sailors and are some of the most demanding regattas in the Adriatic.
