Consumption of fresh water is one of the most common issues when sailing a yacht. People nowadays are not used to paying attention to how much water they spend. This can represent a problem aboard a yacht because the quantity of fresh water is limited. The Australian manufacturer Rainmaker has presented innovative portable watermakers that could solve this problem once and for all.
The third day of our sailing trip to remote islands I was supposed to take over the helm and do the night shift from Mljet to Palagruža. I was so excited to have a chance to steer the sailing boat towards the remotest Croatian island! The night was bright and clear, with fair and favorable wind. The perfect conditions for a smooth and safe sailing, or at least I thought so…
There is a reason why the Cyclades is one of the most popular sailing destinations in Greece and in the world.
Tagliatelle, long and smooth pasta from the regions of Emilia Romagna and Marche in Italy, can be served with many different sauces. Our skipper decided to make tagliatelle with olives. After you cook the pasta, fry some pancetta on olive oil, add garlic and one bay leaf. When everything is done, add green olives, pickled capers, salted anchovies and olive oil. Simple but delicious!
Montenegro is an attractive sailing destination. Its coastline isn’t long but there are plenty of places to visit. Don’t miss Boka Kotorska that provided a natural shelter to the famous Boka navy. Bar, Ulcinj, Budva and Ada Bojana make the Montenegrin Riviera with sandy beaches and luxury hotel resorts.
Neptune’s exam is an old seamen tradition when rookie sailors have to prove their ability to enter the world of real, tough sea dogs. At the end of the ceremony, Neptune and the “grand jury” reach their decision and that’s when the feast begins…
I was asked to organize a nice sailing trip. We communicated via e-mail and I was thrilled and excited to answer all the questions because they seemed eager to sail… they even took a basic sailing course in order to be ready for the sailing trip. But, when we met, I realized that things are not going to be so easy…
Among the plenty of restaurants in Central Dalmatia, the most popular coastal region in Croatia, we bring you the selection of some of the most interesting ones!
The sailing adventure of our crew is getting more interesting. Read about their problems with the wind and the gadgets, and how they managed to solve them!
Muvi HD action camera by Veho can be mounted on almost any surface and object and is equipped with waterproof and shockproof case. It is great for filming sailing, especially when racing. It also provides an opportunity to discuss mistakes made. Muvi HD action cameras are globally recognized devices.
