With the Voyager route of MedSailors, everyone is supposed to meet up at the Baotic Marina in SPLIT at around 1PM. (Croatia sailing itinerary trips usually start on a Saturday and end on a Friday).
That being said, it’s best that you arrive a day or two earlier if you want to explore more of Split. After all, it has two amazing UNESCO heritage sites that you shouldn’t miss: the Palace of Diocletian and the historic walled town of Trogir.
A flotilla usually consists of about 5-8 yachts and the yacht that I was assigned to was owned by a skipper named Russell. After being introduced to him, I was introduced to my ‘crew mates’: 3 girl friends from the UK, 1 solo traveler (like I was) also from the UK, and 1 couple from Australia. After talking with everyone, I just knew that I was going to have a great time! (Spoiler alert: …I sure did!)
We then set off to visit the 1st island of our voyage: SESULA in Solta island which was a small tranquil bay that largely depended on its fisheries, olive groves, and vineyards. Along the way though, we had our first taste of sailing lessons from Russell when he taught us how to adjust the sails — again, like what I’ve already mentioned above, you can learn how to sail with MedSailors and you’re free to aid or even take over the skipper’s duties.
When we arrived at the island, we had some time to enjoy the waters as we used the paddleboards that came free in the yachts. When sunset was about to come, everyone in our flotilla came together to have some drinks by the bay and enjoy the sunset. It was some sort of welcome party as we got to know everyone else on the other yachts!
It was then that I learned that the others were from places all over the world like USA, Singapore, France, Italy, South Africa, etc.
Come night time, the skippers reserved tables for us at Sismis Restaurant and we had our first ever delicious Croatia Mediterranean feast. There were even some locals in the restaurant who were singing with an accordion so it really felt so lively!
A must try local Croatian specialty in the konoba (restaurant) is Peka, a baked dish with meat and vegetables made in a pot or tray)
Before the night ended, we headed to a small local bar by the beach to have some drinks with everyone.
Come morning, Russell prepared breakfast for us, and then we started sailing again in order to reach a spot in the middle of the sea that wasn’t too far away from Sesula. (At this point, we learned…
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