2011/11/27

Croatia: Now is the time...

...to book. In November, December. Not that you are any less welcome after the turn of the year, but at this time it is still possible to find the yacht you want, where you want it, at the right time - and with an early booking discount. Well, mostly: Quite a few have already booked, but there are still availabilities.


We say this every year, because many clients do not know that Croatia is the country where, more than any other place, demand outweighs supply. There are - for the market as a whole - not nearly as many yachts there as, for instance, in Greece.

For whom is Croatia suitable? Not for the most adventurous of sailors, probably. You will sail in a well protected area, with short distances between beautiful and lush islands, numerous safe anchorages, full service marinas - and with gentle winds. Of course there winds may kick up occassionaly - usually for a short time - but on the whole, Croatia is one of the easiest places to sail, bar none. It is perfect for those with limited experience, the experienced who prefer relaxation to challenges, families with children, husbands who do not want to scare their wives away from later sailing adventures, wives with men who are prone to sea sickness...


But do book early, if you can. Long before summer, it is always more solidly booked than anywhere else. And for good reasons.