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Yacht Charter from Split
Sailing from Split gives you the choice of sailing itineraries - north to the Kornati or south towards Dubrovnik.
This is the most popular area for sailing holidays in Croatia. The city of Split is not only built within and around the fortified Roman palace-much of the palace still stands today-, but also it has many fine buildings, churches and museums which are worth to visit. All along the coast there is a wonderful variety of harbours, anchorages and small bays to drop anchor for a lunchtime swim. With reliable winds you can keep the sailing distances as short or as long as you like.
To the south of Split the Dalmatia islands are more cosmopolitan, while the Kornati National Park to the north of Split is an unspoilt nature reserve.
Due to the popularity of this area for sailing holidays, yachts are available for charter from marinas near Split airport, including Trogir and Primosten, all centrally located to offer a choice of itineraries for your sailing holiday.
For yacht charter in Croatia the skipper must have RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate or RYA ICC qualification.
Sailing in the Split area
On a 1 week sailing holiday head south through the pine-clad Dalmatian islands of Solta, Brac, Hvar, and Korcula. Or sail north to the Kornati Islands National Park. Take a detour up the Krka River to Sibenik and take a boat trip to the impressive Krka Falls. For a 2-week holiday combine the two itineraries in a figure of 8 or sail down to the medieval city of Dubrovnik and back.
The marinas offer some of the best facilities in the Mediterranean and there are laid moorings on most quays and mooring buoys in many locations. There are however harbour and mooring charges - budget for an average £1/foot/night.
DAY 1 : Embark at Trogir. A UNESCO World Heritage site with a historic walled town.
DAY 2 : Bobovisce (21nm) on Brac Island is a small village harbour, good for provisions.
DAY 3 : Starigrad (22nm) on Hvar Island is a lively resort, not quite as busy as Hvar Town. In addition to the harbours at Hvar town, Stari Grad, Vrboska and Jelsa, there are many other small harbours and anchorages. Palmazina is a popular anchorage with a lively restaurant and a water taxi across the strait to Hvar Town for sightseeing.
DAY 4 : Vela Luka (30nm) lies on the western coast of Korcula Island and has a natural port in a deep inlet, which protects it from the open sea and offers a safe anchorage to boats. The coast is splendid and uncontaminated and there are places of great archaeological interest
DAY 5 : Viz (24nm) has remained unspoilt by tourism. Overnight at Komiza and visit the Blue Caves in the morning.
DAY 6 : Solta offers a choice of unspoilt town quays, small marinas and little fishing harbours. Maslinica (25nm) has restaurants and provisions in the village.
DAY 7 : Return to Trogir (14nm). For your last evening take a stroll across the bridge to the historic walled city.
DAY 1 : Embark at Trogir. A UNESCO World Heritage site with a historic walled town.
DAY 2 : Sail north to Rogoznica (16nm), a small island reached by a causeway. The marina is in the shelter of the lagoon. Take your dinghy across to the excellent seafood restaurants on the town quay.
DAY 3 : Dramatic cruise up the Krka River to overnight at the small marina in the charming little village of Skradin. (24nm).
DAY 4 : Take the riverboat excursion further upstream to the stunning Krka waterfalls - well worth a visit. Heading down river, stop at Sibenik for lunch. Afternoon sail to Vodice (20nm), a picturesque walled town, or to one of the offshore islands - Prvic Luka is one of our favourites.
DAY 5 : Heading south again, Primosten (12nm) is a popular stop, a medieval town with lively waterfront restaurants.
DAY 6 : Solta, one of the beautiful islands to the south of Split, offers a choice of unspoilt town quays, small marinas and little fishing harbours. Maslinica (20nm) has restaurants and provisions in the village.
DAY 7 : Return to Trogir (12nm). For your last evening take a stroll across the bridge to the historic walled city.
Sailing Conditions
Ideal conditions for sailors looking for reliable winds. During the summer months there are steady afternoon breezes from the North-west averaging Force 2–5 dying down at night. Experience level 2.
Yacht charter from Trogir & Primosten
This fleet have impressed many clients with the high standard of their yachts and the professional friendly service at check-in. They have their yachts based at Trogir and Primosten, near Split airport. Charters start and finish on Saturdays. We can also offer yachts from other fleets so please ask.
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Yacht charter rates are shown WITHOUT flights giving you the flexibility to book your own flights.
If you want a flight-inclusive holiday Nautilus Yachting is a fully bonded ATOL tour operator and can book flights from the UK to fit your sailing holiday. Choose from a wide choice of airlines - we are not tied to any particular airline. All flight-inclusive holidays are fully bonded for your financial protection under our ATOL 3016. Airport transfers can also be pre-arranged.
FLIGHTS TO SPLIT:
Nautilus Yachting can offer special rates on Croatia Airline's direct flight Heathrow to Split on Saturdays. easyJet have flights from Gatwick, Bristol and Stansted to Split on Saturdays. Jet2 have flights from Manchester.
NEW FOR 2013: Norwegian Air, the third largest low-cost airline in Europe, have introduced direct flights from Gatwick to Split at great on-line prices.
Transfer time to Trogir 15 minutes, Primosten 30 minutes.
To charter a yacht bareboat or on flotilla you should be Day Skipper standard and be assisted by at least one competent crew.
At present you need an RYA Day Skipper qualification or RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for charters in Croatia, Montenegro, Mallorca, Tenerife and Malta.
The RYA ICC will be ever more required by overseas port authorities but if you have skipper experience it is easily obtained in a day from RYA sailing schools in the UK such as Hamilton Sailing or Brixham Sea School
Whether you are an experienced sailor or setting foot on a yacht for the first time, we can offer you a holiday afloat to suit you. We have given all the sailing areas a level with 'Experience Level 1' suitable for less experienced crews and 'Experience Level 3' for the experts.
This takes into account the wind strength, tidal range and currents, distances between stops and ease of mooring. Of course even experts may choose to sail in Level 1 areas as they still offer stunning scenery and great sailing.
Experience Level 1: Split & Kornati
Generally light winds Force 2-4, line of sight navigation, shorter sailing distances under 20nm. You will be Day Skipper standard having sailed at least 1 week or 100nm as skipper.
Experience Level 2: Pula, Dubrovnik & Montenegro
Stronger winds up to Force 3-5 with some longer passages up to 30nm. You will be Day Skipper standard having sailed at least 2 weeks or 200nm as skipper.
Experience Level 3:
Stronger winds up to Force 4-7 which can lead to bigger seas on long passages between the islands. You will be Coastal Skipper
standard with experience to a higher level having sailed at least 4 weeks or 400nm as skipper.
Korcula town is a spectacular mini-fortress. Nicknamed ‘Little Dubrovnik’, it’s a jumble of red-tiled roofs and medieval cobbled streets. Visit the house where Marco Polo was born and the ornate cathedral of St Mark. The waterfront has flashy bars and restaurants, but down the side streets of the Old Town you'll find a timeless quality well worth exploring.
The Krka Falls are well worth a detour inland. Sail up the Krka river to the small marina at Skradin and take a bot trip further upstream. There are seven waterfalls in all with a total drop of 242 metres. You can swim in the ice cold pool the falls have worn into the river bed, or if you don't fancy getting wet, just climb the path to the side of the falls and admire the view.
The Blue Cave at Viz is actually on Bisevo Island, 5km south-west of Viz. Anchor in the bay and take the short boat ride round to the cave. Around noon when the sun shines through the opening into the cave, the reflections inside the cave make everything a beautiful blue.
"The price was not too expensive and the condition of the yacht was excellent. Great Guana Cay was a great place to stop especially at Orchid Bay Marina. "
Bahamas 2013 - R.H.
