Journey starts
12. mai 2017, England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Well here we go waiting for taxi and the start of an amazing journey
Coach pick up
12. mai 2017, England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
The journey to gatwick
Brekkie stop
12. mai 2017, England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Subway brekkie
Almost gatwick
12. mai 2017, England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Final break before airport, this is definitely real.
Arrived at gatwick
12. mai 2017, England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
All checked in and got boarding card.
In-flight meal
12. mai 2017, Belgia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Pancetta, biscuits and figs with Apple juice.
Arrived at split
12. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After 2hr 20 min flight we have arrived at Croatia an hour later but safely
Hotel Rotondo
12. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Finally got a place to lay our heads
Evening meal
12. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Pizza, that is all.
First morning in Trogir
13. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 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
13. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Sitting having drinks in town it is so beautiful here.
Marina Baotic
13. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 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
13. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 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 oneLes mer
Setting sail
14. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 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
14. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
So I have got stuck straight in with challenge and took over boat guided by Jacob our skipper.
Moored for evening
14. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 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
14. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 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
15. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 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 andLes mer
Preparing for sails
15. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Out at sea
15. mai 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
15. mai 2017, Adriatic Sea ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Tacked round heading to our island destination.
Avoiding the storm
15. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ 🌧 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
16. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Out at sea doing some taking
Sibenik
16. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 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
17. mai 2017, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 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