Kiwi Grip Keeps You Aboard

Kiwi Grip is a durable, non-skid coating applicable on wood, glass, plastic, epoxy, concrete or metal. It is manufactured by Non Skid Deck Systems by Pachena and it doesn’t contain any sand, rubber scraps or balls. Kiwi Grip is absolutely non-toxic and reflection-free. It can save your life onboard.

The Olive Island Marina

The Olive Island Marina on Ugljan, Croatia, combines an easy-going island atmosphere with a cosmopolitan lifestyle, so it is a perfect destination for leisure tourism. The marina is far less crowded than other marinas in the neighborhood, and is in the vicinity of numerous sailing destinations, which makes it a worthy stop on your sailing journey.

Have You Seen a Sea Turtle?

Sea turtles, that have a lifespan of up to 200 years, are in major threat due to humans. It is estimated that some 2500 sea turtles are caught by trawling nets in the eastern Adriatic and 3600 more in the western Adriatic every year. If you see a turtle floating helplessly in the Croatian Adriatic, contact the Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation.

Aeolian Islands – Is It Where the Winds Were Born?

The Aeolian Islands are a group of islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, north of Sicily. They are also know as Lipari Islands. The islands were created as a result of volcanic activity. There are still two active volcanoes, at the islands of Stromboli and Vulcano. The prevailing winds are from west and northwest. The Lipari islands are an exciting and interesting sailing destination.