Logged · 2–9 May 2026

Croatia ’26

A flotilla of five Bali 4.8 catamarans out of Marina Kaštela, by Split — Šolta, Hvar’s glamorous Riva, wild unspoilt Vis, Korčula’s medieval walls, and Zlatni Rat beach on Brač. Early May sunshine, empty anchorages, and Diocletian’s Palace to send everyone home.

The route

Embarked Marina Kaštela Saturday 2 May at 1600; disembarked Saturday 9 May at midday. Central Dalmatia end to end.

Day 1 · SatKaštela → Šolta12 NM. Overnight Rogač or Stomorska. Konoba dinner ashore. Day 2 · SunŠolta → Hvar Town20 NM. Swim stop at the Pakleni Islands. Hilltop fortress, old town. Day 3 · MonHvar → Vis22 NM. Optional Blue Cave tender trip. Overnight Vis Town or Komiža. Day 4 · TueVis → Korčula35 NM. Full-sail passage day. Moor in the walled old town. Day 5 · WedKorčula → Brač (Bol)40 NM. Swim at Zlatni Rat, Croatia’s iconic shifting-shingle spit. Day 6 · ThuBrač — flexible dayScooter, hiking trail, or a short hop to a quieter anchorage. Fancy dress night on deck. Day 7 · FriBrač → Kaštela14 NM. Diocletian’s Palace, last group dinner ashore.

How it worked

Run as a friends’ trip — every penny received goes straight into running the event, no profit taken, no invoices issued. Berths were kept with existing friend groups where possible, with small adjustments made for the good of the whole flotilla.

Who sailed

Manul

Chris L. (skipper), Gavin D., Katie H., Andrew M., Miguel T., Sara L., Max P., Aaron K., Jess W., Will T.

La Vie Est Belle

Iain S. (skipper), Joanne L., Tammy, Edd, Ashleigh, Glo, Nick, Gill F., George, Sofie L., Lahna M.

Vaya Con Dios

Domagoj K. (skipper), Simon T., Iain C-J., Charlie C-K., Jai B., Mylo G., Will K., Zoe S., Amanda H.

Esthera

Vojtech P. (skipper), Conrad S., Natalie, Stuart T., Suzanne, Maddy, Benny, Rob K., Stephen H., Laurenz

Bon Vivant

Kat, Mick C., Chris G., Kim, Bethan, Guillaume M., Julien D., Idit, Nicola R.

What’s next

Sicily ’26 is taking cabins now. The Kavala trip (Greece, all-genders-excluding-men) is gathering interest. BVI ’27 is on the slate.