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Sailing Croatia during Yacht Week

August 25, 2024 · 19 min · 225K views · Split, Croatia

What this video covers

A 2022 Beneteau First 53 serves as the primary charter vessel for a seven-boat flotilla sailing through the Croatian islands.2:34 The performance-oriented yacht features a wide, flat aft section to reduce heeling, twin helms, and an electric furling genoa.4:08 On-deck amenities include a powered passerelle, a dinghy garage with a 2.3-horsepower outboard, and a teak deck.3:41 The interior layout provides three cabins plus a captain’s quarters, a U-shaped galley, and a spacious salon.7:50 While the boat includes a generator and air conditioning, the system only vents into the salon, requiring cabin doors to remain open for airflow.10:02 The vessel utilizes electronic throttle controls, which lack mechanical feedback.12:38 During the initial transit to the port of Milna, the crew performs a standard Mediterranean mooring, securing the boat to a seawall using a stern line and a bow mooring line.14:30 The charter is organized through Navigare Yachting.1:36

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Island SPIRIT 525Their boatBeneteau First 53f5Toured

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