Norwegian Bortee Best writes about More Sailing

Article from: https: //bortebest.no/seilferie-i-kroatia/

I am a landlubber with a capital L, and was quite unprepared when I went sailing in Croatia a week ago. But boy, how quickly you can go from landlubber to sailing enthusiast in four days! Although, enthusiast is a bit of a stretch. Rather, I have become someone who loves sailing without lifting a finger. A luxury sailor!

I traveled with More Sailing, a Swedish company that offers sailing trips in Croatia, Greece and the Caribbean. They specialize in "sailing trips for everyone", a concept I love! This means that while someone (the hostess) fixes lunch and puts the wine in the fridge, others (me) can lie and sunbathe on the deck.

Day 1 - Ship o'hoi

Our skipper was Fredrik Olsson, and he picked us up in the port of Primošten. The boat was a love-at-first-sight affair. Super-fresh, ultra-modern and with the gorgeous name "More Grey".

More specifically, it was a More 55, a 53-foot, brand-new boat designed by Cossutti Yacht Design, built at the More Boats shipyard - for those who understand that sort of thing.

I was more concerned with comfort than technical specifications, and to my delight, my cabin was spacious enough to accommodate both my roommate Ida and me, our luggage - AND our toiletries. They, as you know, take up the most space :)

There were a total of five cabins, three toilets and a small cabin for the crew on board. AND they have internet! A blessed revelation for those of us who have become addicted and are not afraid to admit it. Internet detoxing on vacation is overrated!

The first leg went to the island of Šolta, and the small marina of Maslinica. We sailed a couple, three hours, and Fredrik explained about the mistral wind along the way while we sipped delicious, local rosé wine. Because yes, all drinks on board are included in the price, whether it is water, juice, coffee, wine, soda or beer you want.

DAY 2 - 7.30: Rise and shine!

One thing you don't do on a sailing trip is sleep in. On the other hand, there is plenty of time to take a nap on deck during the day. Already at eight o'clock, our lovely hostess Bella has prepared a delicious breakfast. In the galley there is fresh bread, cold cuts, fruit, oatmeal, boiled eggs, cereal, yogurt, coffee and tea that we can help ourselves to as we please.

Shortly after breakfast and after we have done the morning chores in the marina, we leave the dock and head for Vis.

Vis is an island I have wanted to experience for a long time. It is the furthest of the inhabited Croatian islands from the sea and because of its isolated and strategic location, it was used as a headquarters and military base by General Tito. The island was closed to tourism until 1989. Today it is no longer so undiscovered, but boy, is it beautiful!

Vis is also known for its beautiful, crystal-clear bathing waters, and along the way we stopped at Stiniva Bay, which was voted Europe's best beach in 2016. I drop anchor - yes, you read that right. Me! During the voyage, Fredrik gave us small tasks, such as winching, throwing out fenders and dropping anchor. If you want to learn more, Fredrik is happy to share his knowledge. If you don't care about sailing and just want to enjoy the journey, you don't have to pull a single rope.

After a swim in Stiniva and a delicious lunch on board the boat, we arrive in Vis in the evening. A dog barks on the quay and the sunset colors the sky pink. Life is just as lovely and idyllic as I hoped it would be on a sailing trip. Every night we stroll into beautiful Croatian medieval towns and have dinner in a restaurant, and I feel like I'm getting vacation happiness by the bucket load. Maritime bliss during the day, and encounters with new places in the evening.

Days 3 and 4 - Hvar and Trogir

In order for this not to be too enumerative, I rather attach a picture carousel that summarizes the rest.