The Southern Dalmatian Islands of Croatia

In September 2011, I skippered a sailboat with four crew, sailing from Split to the Southern Dalmatian Islands of Hvar, the Pakleni Islands, Vis, Korcula, anchoring in little bays and swimming off the back of the boat, docking in small fishing villages and eating freshly caught fish, drinking the wine…

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

In September, 2011 I first visited Croatia and began my trip by staying in the dazzling city of Dubrovnik with its terracotta rooftops, cobbled streets and glorious views over the azur Adriatic sea. It was to prove a wonderful introduction to this sailing mecca… Dazzling Dubrovnik – Nov 8-2012.pdf

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Murter – 29/9

Lovely long sail 30 miles south down Zadar and Pasman Channels to Murter, with careful navigation down narrow channels, checking aids on chart in absence of working GPS on board Balou!

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