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