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Yachting in Croatia

By Expert Author: Neven Grubisic | Article Abstract
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Croatia is one of the countries well-known as nautical paradises. The nature is still untouched and the coast remained unpolluted and free of huge building and houses. Alongside its 5800 km long coast there are thousand islands which are very tempting for ones who want to explore. Numerous small bays and crystal clear sea are one of the reasons why passionate yachtsmen often visit Adriatic. The Croatian coats is relatively near the Middle-European cities (a flight from London lasts for 2hrs , from Munich for just one hour).

The ancient towns that origin from Roman Empire as well as many archeological sites and cultural heritage prove that the Croatian coast was interesting to many even at that time. Therefore, these sites should be found in every yachtsman's itinerary. The ancient times left a trace even in a traditional Croatian cuisine. All of the specialties ( mostly based on fish and Mediterranean spices ) can be tasted in many restaurants and small taverns spread all over the coast.

The weather is ideal for sailors. Because of numerous islands alongside the coast the navigation between them is very pleasant. There are no huge waves which would cause problems to inexperienced, as well as to experienced yachtsmen. Thanks to the number of islands the long voyages is almost impossible without being nearby one of the islands where you can anchor and enjoy. Numerous bays also provides a shelter, so the threat of sudden bad weather is very low. Of course, that does not mean that the yachtsmen do not have to regularly pay attention to weather forecast and plan their navigation accordingly. For the sailboat fans , it is necessary to note that there is always North-West wind during the summer alongside the coast -"maestral". That wind gives you a refreshment in summer heat. It starts at noon and become weaker in the evening.

Along the Croatian coast there are about 50 marinas most of which belonging to a famous marina chain ACI. The prices for berth in marina are shown at ACI - Adriatic Club International web site. If you are visiting Croatia with you own boat , please note that you have to own a season vignette. A crew list can be changed only for limited number of times during the season.
According to Croatian law the vessels which are in charter in Croatia must sail under Croatian flag . That law was issued recently - just a couple of years ago. Boat leaders must possess a boat leader's license. Until recently, beside its own , Croatia had recognized all the licenses issued by foreign state institution. Meaning that various diplomas of some local sailing clubs or associations were not accepted. Recently Croatia stated that it would acknowledge only boat leader's licenses issued by the countries with which the mutual contract has been signed. The matter of fact is that this contract was signed with only 2-3 countries, so it is considered that Croatia would stick to the rule "if the license is valid in your country, it is valid in Croatia as well".

However, Croatia has been recognized as a top nautical destination by numerous nautical magazines from all over the world.
Neven Grubisic

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For yachtsmen who do not have their own vessel the prices for charter of almost every charter company are listed at Yacht Charter Croatia, Charter yachts - Croatia ,Croatia Yacht Charters .

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Article Submitted: 2009-05-11 | This Article has been viewed 28 times.
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