Journey starts
May 12, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Well here we go waiting for taxi and the start of an amazing journey
Coach pick up
May 12, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
The journey to gatwick
Brekkie stop
May 12, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Subway brekkie
Almost gatwick
May 12, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Final break before airport, this is definitely real.
Arrived at gatwick
May 12, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
All checked in and got boarding card.
In-flight meal
May 12, 2017 in Belgium ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Pancetta, biscuits and figs with Apple juice.
Arrived at split
May 12, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After 2hr 20 min flight we have arrived at Croatia an hour later but safely
Hotel Rotondo
May 12, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Finally got a place to lay our heads
Evening meal
May 12, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Pizza, that is all.
First morning in Trogir
May 13, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Well it's Saturday and 7:50 in the morning. A lovely 18 degrees and a lovely view. Not very flat like Norfolk.
Trogir town
May 13, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Sitting having drinks in town it is so beautiful here.
Marina Baotic
May 13, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Ok here we go awaiting to embark on our boats. Sea a little choppy but is so clear. Currently 21 degrees and breezy. Time for the challenge to begin.
Challenge begins
May 13, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
So the challenge has begun. It took me a minute to get on boat via plank but did it. Low roof means 4 bumps on head and many more to come I think. But I'm here and started 10 boats 70 people and oneRead more
Setting sail
May 14, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
So the journey has begun, heading up the West coast of Croatia for about 2 hours where will spend the evening anchored in a bay. Sea is lovely blue and clear. So amazing.
In charge
May 14, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
So I have got stuck straight in with challenge and took over boat guided by Jacob our skipper.
Moored for evening
May 14, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
After a great days sailing and skippering for first time ever we have moored near rogoznica for the evening a lovely calm bay
Dinner
May 14, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
So some of the girls have prepared hake for tea with fennel, tomatoes and black olives with potatoes with support and advice from 2 on-board chefs.
Day 2
May 15, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
After a wonderful day yesterday it is time to prepare for day 2. there was so many firsts yesterday, first time skippering a boat, first time out at sea on a yacht. It has been totally amazing andRead more
Preparing for sails
May 15, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Out at sea
May 15, 2017, Adriatic Sea ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Yes finally sails up, been doing winch work which tires my arms quick but live it currently doing 6.1 knots under wind. Lovely and sunny too.
Turning back in
May 15, 2017, Adriatic Sea ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Tacked round heading to our island destination.
Avoiding the storm
May 15, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Retreated to the safety of a bay as a storm has blown in. Lightning and thunder cracking off. Has been a great mornings sailing. Great to have been at the helm while the sails are up.
Tacking
May 16, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Out at sea doing some taking
Sibenik
May 16, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Had a great day sailing in 26 knots winds. Boat has been heeling (leaning) and washing the side Windows, Temprature a cool 25 degrees but feels like 27. Be nice to have a good shower and leg stretch.
Sky bridge
May 17, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Passing through the sky bridge towards krka national park which has loads of beautiful waterfalls and wildlife
Luke BalesWhat a great experience for you mate😃👍
Jasmine GildingLove you dad