ep17 Sailing the Croatian Islands. Sailing Vessel Reality
13 February 2024 · 23 min · 279 views · Croatian Islands
What this video covers
Sailing vessel Reality anchors three miles north of Split, Croatia, surrounded by other yachts in a sheltered bay with 84 metres of chain deployed.3:29 Starlink is up and running at anchor.5:41 The following morning, David Blair and crewmate Tony motor north toward Zadar, passing through Croatia's 1,244 islands in near-windless conditions — what Blair calls "Champagne Sailing" despite running on engine.8:19 The date is Friday, 1 September; temperatures are dropping in the mornings and evenings but remain warm midday.7:54 The previous night was spent at anchor in the Blue Lagoon, described as calm with a comfortable night's sleep.6:34 The route passes through a national park archipelago of barren, desert-like islands with very few boats out, Saturday being charter-fleet changeover day.16:37 Tony handles provisioning ashore and returns to Reality by tender.20:08 No significant navigation challenges or mechanical issues arise; the passage is straightforward motoring in light wind through island channels.
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