The island of Rava has a surface of only 3.63 sq km, but is an inevitable spot to visit when sailing and exploring the Zadar archipelago. The island is situated between the islands of Iž and Dugi Otok. Even though it is small and practically uninhabited, the island will charm you with its authentic Mediterranean atmosphere.
Regatta Barcolana, or to be more exact Autumn Cup (Coppa d’Autunno) would be the greatest sailing event at the Adriatic according to the number of contestants and overall participants which refers to almost 2000 boats with some 25000 sailors. It traditionally takes place in the Gulf of Trieste, Italy, on second Sunday in October since 1969.
Primošten is a small town in Croatia, situated in the coastal region of Croatia. The town is a popular tourist destination, especially in summer months, when the whole region comes alive with people from around the world flocking in to spend their holidays. Once situated on an islet, and nowadays constituting a peninsula, is a beautiful tourist destination situated south of Šibenik, dividing North and South Adriatic.
Read all about Croatia’s most visited and stunning caves along the Adriatic coast, each beautiful and special in its own right, as well as with an interesting historical background.
NightSpotter Thermal Scope 240 is a thermal camera, very useful for onboard night vision when sailing. It provides very precise image based on thermal energy emission. It can be life-saver in very dangerous MOB situations during the night. The camera can also help you in situations such as sailing at night anchoring during the night in a cove that you do not know that well.
Some distant and unpopulated Croatian islands are home to big lighthouses, which have their own keepers. Sometimes, an unpredictable situation may occur, and the keepers and their families need urgent medical assistance. In that case, call a helicopter!
There are a lot of virtues a good skipper should have. One of the most important ones is discretion. Not sharing photos, signing a statement of discretion and talking to third parties what was heard on the yacht. But what about when a skipper is a witness of an unpleasant situation? What do you think?
Turkish Doguş Group appeared in Croatian media as a foreign investor that is interested in investing in Croatian tourism, in the nautical sector. They are responsible for the changes on marina Mandalina in Šibenik as well as marina Borik and marina Dalmacija in Zadar region.
On December 28, 2014, two Mexican fishermen sailed out into the Pacific Ocean to try and catch a few sharks. Unfortunately, they got caught in a heavy storm and got lost at sea. They spent 24 days trying to return to the shore. This amazing story seems more like fiction than real life. Read the post and learn about the most important skill for surviving at sea.
