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Exploring Croatia on our Charter Yacht

15 September 2024 · 13 min · 137K views · Croatian islands

What this video covers

A six-boat flotilla concludes a sailing trip through the Croatian islands aboard a 53-foot Beneteau First chartered from Navigar Yachting.Watch The crew manages a raft-up departure by disconnecting shorelines and using a small dinghy equipped with a 2.3-horsepower motor.1:03 While sailing, the monohull maintains a 50-degree apparent wind angle, reaching speeds of seven knots in flat seas.2:58 The vessel features an electric winch for mainsail handling and a folding transom for water access.2:18 Upon reaching the final destination, the crew secures a mooring ball and prepares for a group dinner at a local restaurant to mark the end of the charter.5:11 The trip concludes with plans to travel to Thailand to inspect a new vessel currently under construction.11:49

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Boats in this video

Island SPIRIT 525Their boatBeneteau First 53f5Toured

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