First day: introducing sailboats and crew in Croatia #sharingmoments
24 May 2020 · 20 min · 19K views · Dubrovnik
What this video covers
A group of sailors gathers in Dubrovnik, Croatia, to begin a week-long skipper training workshop organized by Allende los Mares.0:15 The fleet consists of two chartered vessels: a Hanse 45 named Nerec and a 2018 Oceanis 38 named Obsession, both sourced through the charter company Waypoint via the booking platform GlobeSailor.5:11 Participants include experienced owners and novices aiming to bridge the gap between holding a sailing license and managing a vessel independently.8:52 The curriculum focuses on passage planning, weather analysis, and crew management, with each participant rotating as the designated skipper for 24-hour shifts.14:31 Initial weather forecasts indicate light winds, with a shift from northerly to southerly winds expected during the week, complicating the planned route toward Split.15:40 During the pre-departure check-in, the crew identifies mechanical issues with the Genoa on one of the boats.18:30 The workshop emphasizes realistic route planning based on prevailing conditions and practical experience in anchoring and navigation.17:22
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