Estonian developers called Shaka company presented their revolutionary devices known as Shaka Wind Meter and Shaka Weather Station. The device looks like a small key chain in the shape of propeller. The software that does the measuring is available online as a free application.
When thinking about life at a lighthouse, one always thinks of a solitary and a bit lonely lifestyle. However, when you hear lighthouse keepers talking about their home, you soon realize that living in a lighthouse is much more than that. Take a look how one reluctant lighthouse keeper fell in love with her new life.
Mrduja Regatta is the oldest and second biggest regatta in Croatia. It takes place in the first weekend in October, signifying the end of summer and marking the beginning of the racing season. The regatta starts from Split, passes between the islands of Brač and Hvar and then turns back. The winner of the 84th edition was Mate Arapov, but, when it comes to Mrduja, it is not that much about competing as it is about participating and preserving the tradition.
Clothes worn on board must have certain features in order to be useful. The design and appearance here come to the second plan. Summer sailing clothes should be made of breathable and water-resistant but comfortable materials, preferably UV protected. Winter sailing clothes has to keep us dry and warm.
Meat risotto is a perfect meal for everyone who likes a little change from the traditional seafood meals on a charter yacht. Like most of Dalmatian and Mediterranean meals, you should simmer the cut onions, add meat and fry it so it releases its flavor. Then add the rice and simmer it together until it absorbs the flavors of the meat.
The Thousand Islands Race is having its second edition this year from September 18th to 28th. The racecourse spreads across the 227 Nm long route from Rijeka, Croatia to marina Porto Montenegro in Tivat, Montenegro. The winner will be the one that finds the fastest way to sail between a thousand Adriatic islands.
The Hanse 415 is a beautiful and easy-to-sail yacht. The yacht is made for a pleasant sailing allowing skippers to sail on their own. The interior is designed by Hanse Yacht Design and comes in several arrangements depending on the owner’s demands. A fair deal of sailing autonomy gives a positive overall image of this yacht.
The latest edition of America’s Cup is being sailed on ultra-modern AC72 catamarans using cutting edge technology and reaching some 40 knots of speed with the wind between 17 and 20 knots! Comparison between America’s Cup and sailing as we know it is like comparing Formula One to my first car.
Croatia is a land of numerous islands that vary in size, customs, number of inhabitants, etc. Nonetheless, almost all of them have one thing in common – they lie very close to the mainland. The exception to this rule is the collection of islands in the southern part of the Croatian Adriatic. Read more about Sušac, Brusnik, Svetac and Jabuka, and discover how to reach them.
