Trusting my balance, and my light grip of the skipper’s forearm, I walked the gangway to enter the catamaran – my home for the week. Croatia is home to more than 1,000 islands, and I was about to ...

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Sailing has a rich and storied history in Croatia, dating back to ancient times when Illyrian tribes navigated the Adriatic Sea. The region’s strategic location made it a crossroads for trade routes ...

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Millions of charter overnight stays add pressure to the Adriatic. A floating hub offers sewage disposal, freshwater and waste services closer to boats.

2. Sailing Croatia is not just about the beaches. “The most interesting and larger islands showcase thousands of years of architecture and art, which like the country’s food and wine, were influenced ...