Horse latitudes refer to the area between 30° and 35° both north and south of the equator. Also known as subtropical highs, this area has variable and mostly calm winds. The origin of the horses in the name comes either from English or from Spanish.
It is recommended to browse sailing sites, forums, blogs and comments on social networks on the gastronomic offer of the region you are about the sail prior to taking off. Your friend’s advice or an advice of your charter agent is also a good lead not to be disappointed with eating out.
With its central position on the Croatian coast, Vodice is a vibrant and lively tourist destination. It is excellent for yachtsmen because of its ACI Marina Vodice. The marina offers a variety of services. It is set close to the center of the town, so everything a yachtsman needs is easily accessible.
Wild Oats XI has made history by winning the 8th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. She crossed the finish line after 2 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 26 seconds of sailing. The main opponent was the Comanche team led by the experienced Ken Reed and Kelvin Harrap.
The North Adriatic region of Croatia, also known as Kvarner and Primorje, provides many benefits to all sailing lovers, although it can always surprise with sudden strikes of NE bura or rough SE jugo. Nonetheless, as we can’t do anything about the weather – except follow the forecast and be ready – let’s talk about the wonders of this region and everything it has to offer.
Istria, the largest peninsula in the Adriatic, is located in the northwest of Croatia. This beautiful region offers a variety of possibilities for its visitors. As is the case with the rest of the peninsula, the region around its largest town, Pula, is definitely worth exploring. Join us on an adventure and discover one of finest restaurants in Istria!
The Hanse 315 is the newest yacht from the German boat manufacturer Hanse. This small sailing yacht can boast with a lot of style and elegance. Its appeal does not lie only in its beauty, but also in its practical deck and cozy exterior, which is full of light and fresh air. The yacht’s sporty performance is excellent for both performance sailing and a relaxed family cruise.
Who would not accept living on a yacht in exotic locations, enjoying endless summer and making friends with people all over the world? Imagine steering a fancy yacht with sails full of favorable breeze while firmed oiled bodies are tanning on the deck, listening to the waves breaking onto your hull on your way to abandoned sandy cove waiting just for you to drop the anchor in its turquoise waters… Sounds perfect, doesn’t it?
The new Bavaria 33 Cruiser has a more elegant deck surface with a longer superstructure and larger windows than the previous version. The deck is equipped with artificial teak called Durateck, which completes a positive image of the new model designed by Design Unlimited studio.
Swedish Robship made a lifesaving grapnel called Hook & Moor. It is a simple but effective way to moor your yacht. It helps you moor your boat by threading a mooring rope through a mooring ring with a simple push and pull. It is made of glass fiber reinforced PA 66 and forged aluminium, so its solid but very light.
