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A cruising couple sailing near Hvar, Croatia, encounters frequent charter boat accidents in crowded anchorages, including a vessel running aground in a restricted pass.0:59 While anchored near Trogir, the crew rafts up with friends from the boat Lemonade before experiencing a sudden 38-knot gust that forces them to re-anchor.9:32 The area subsequently faces the remnants of a derecho, a severe, fast-moving windstorm that caused significant damage and casualties in nearby Corsica.11:30 The crew monitors the storm’s lightning and wind while dealing with domestic challenges, including running out of cooking gas during a period of frequent, stormy weather.13:33 Separately, the owners report the permanent loss of their Instagram and Facebook accounts following a security hack, forcing them to rebuild their social media presence from scratch.15:21 The experience highlights the volatility of Mediterranean summer weather and the risks posed by inexperienced charter skippers in popular archipelagos.

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