A delivery flotilla gives a chance to explore. These flotillas are one off runs at the start or end of the season. They are generally designed to move fleets between their winter homes and their operating bases.
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Atokos
Atokos is a small uninhabited island between Ithaca and Kastos. There are a couple of bays; Cliff Bay on the south side and One House Bay on the east side.
The island is privately owned. It’s home to a few goats, tended by a shepherd who visits every few days
One House Bay is nice and shallow, only about 5m deep. There’s a small pebbled beach. It’s a lovely lunchtime stop. It’s sheltered from the NW winds but still to exposed to make a good overnight stop.
Cliff Bay is a little harder, simply because it’s rather deep.
The islands was reported as being for sale in 2015 – a snip at 44 million Euros if you fancy it!
Saranda
Saranda is the capital of Albania’s riviera. For long popular with “local” holidaymakers from Tirana, it’s increasingly visited by international travellers. It’s well located for a visit to the ancient city of Butrint and for the historic mountain town of Gjirokastra.
Of course, the main attraction is the beaches. As often the case, the nicest of these are outside the main town.
In terms of provisions, the town offers all you would expect, with butchers bakers, supermarkets and a good fresh market. All you need for your holiday.
Kolona (Kythnos)
Kolona is a double beach. An isthmus of sand links an small islet to the main island of Kythnos, making a beach on either side of the sand bar. Kolona is a short distance from Kythnos’s main port of Merichas.
It’s a popular anchorage. There’s a restaurant on the beach which is open during the day. The beach gets extremely busy in high season and other than a couple of trees there’s little shade. So you might want to take your own parasol.
Those who are fit can make the walk in to Merichas. It’s about 3 miles. However, the first part of this is along the narrow road which can be a bit intimidating. It’s better to arrive sufficiently provisioned to sustain yourselves once the restaurant closes.
Marathonos
Marathonos is a bay just north of Perdika on Aegina island. There’s a small beach in the south east corner and several restaurants ashore. However, for more atmosphere, Perdika is only about a half a mile walk away and is highly recommended for a visit.
Marathonos offers fairly good shelter, especially in the south east corner. It’s a usable retreat if you find Perdika is full. But to me, if there were a choice, I’d take Perdika every time.
Trogir flotilla – 1 week
About the Trogir flotilla
The Trogir flotilla explores the coast down to Trogir, taking in places large and small. It’s an intermediate level flotilla, ideal for those with some previous experience.
Difficulty: | Intermediate | Base: Zaton | Airport: Split | |
Flights from: | Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast | |||
Qualifications: | to sail yourself: minimum RYA Day Skipper Practical or ICC plus one person with VHF certificate. | |||
Other options: | Skippers available or combine your flotilla with an RYA sailing course. |
Of course the flotilla visits the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trogir, steeped in history. En route, the flotilla stops at the delightful village of Rogoznica. The village is set in an excellent natural harbour.
You also have a chance to visits the “island village” of Primosten. Primosten is now connected the mainland by a causeway. Finally, you will heading to the waterfalls of the Krka National Park.
The flotilla has an associated RYA sailing school. So you can take a qualification whilst enjoying the flotilla.
2021 Dates and Route Map
Flotilla | May | June | July | August | September |
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Hvar | 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd 17th 31st | 14th 28th | 11th 25th |
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Dalmatia North gallery and the Dalmatia Central gallery. For what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
Trogir Flotilla Itinerary
Day | Miles | Destination |
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1: Sat | 0 | Check in at Zaton Marina, Sibenik. |
2: Sun | 17 |
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3: Mon | 16 |
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4: Tue | 9 | A bay on Brac or Solta such as
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5: Wed | 19 | Free sailing. Why not try:
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6: Thu | 19 |
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7: Fri | 6 |
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8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
Average | 21 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
More about the Hvar Flotilla
The Trogir flotilla sails from Zaton, near Sibenik. The nearest airport is Split, about 50-60 minutes drive away. The operator offers optional airport transfers.
Split is well served by direct flights from the UK. These are mainly with the low cost carriers though Croatia Air offer flights from Heathrow (generally expensive).
The associated RYA Sailing School offers RYA Day Skipper, ICC and Competent Crew courses. These can either be done by taking an instructor on board, or taking a berth on a Tuition Yacht. You can also join the Tuition Yacht as a spectator only. This enables those not wanting a yacht to themselves to sail with the flotilla.
Smokvica
The island of Smokvica is a popular stopping off point for those heading north in to the Kornati National Park. There’s no ferry service so it’s lucky you have a yacht!
The large hill is worth a climb for the views from the top across the park.
There’s just one bay, Lojena, on the south side. It’s sheltered from all bar winds from the south.
The island is uninhabited except by a few restaurant staff in the summer. There are two restaurants which provide quay space (provided you eat at their restaurant) or it’s possible to anchor with a line ashore.
Zminjak
Zminjak is a small island about a mile north of Murter. It’s uninhabited apart from the staff of the single restaurant. There’s no ferry service to the island so you need your own boat to get there!
It’s a pretty spot but you may be disturbed by the regular passage of other boats, though things quieten down in the evening. It’s well sheltered aside from winds from the west or south west.
Like most Croatian anchorages, it now has mooring buoys though there’s also a long jetty stretching our from the restaurant. You pay 200kn (2019) to moor or it’s free if you eat at the restaurant.
There’s a pebbled beach which is very easy to get to: Just walk down the jetty!
Mid Adriatic flotilla – 2 weeks
The Mid Adriatic Flotilla Route
Difficulty: Moderate Departs: Saturdays from Seget Donji, Trogir
Nearest airports: Split
Direct flights from Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds & Newcastle
Operates: Alternate weeks May to September
2021 Dates and Route Map
Flotilla | May | June | July | August | September |
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Mid Adriatic | 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd 17th 31st | 14th 28th | 11th |
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Dalmatia North gallery and the Dalmatia Central gallery. For what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
Split Flotilla Itinerary
Day | Miles | Destination |
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1: Sat | 0 | Check in at Trogir's Seget Donji marina
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2: Sun | 10 |
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3: Mon | 25 |
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4: Tue | 19 | Free sailing. Why not try
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5: Wed | 10 |
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6: Thu | 18 |
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7: Fri | 25 | Free sail suggestions: Plenty to choose from including
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8: Sat | 9 | Free sail suggestions:How about
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9: Sun | 24 |
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10: Mon | 17 |
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11: Tue | 20 |
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12: Wed | 11 |
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13: Thu | 30 |
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14: Fri | 10 |
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15: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
Average | 18 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
Mid Dalmatia flotilla – 2 weeks
The Mid Dalmatia Flotilla Route
Difficulty: Moderate Departs: Saturdays from Seget Donji, Trogir
Nearest airports: Split
Direct flights from Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds & Newcastle
Operates: Alternate weeks May to September
2021 Dates and Route Map
Flotilla | May | June | July | August | September |
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Mid Dalmatia | 15th 29th | 12th 26th | 10th 24th | 7th 21st | 4th |
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Dalmatia North gallery and the Dalmatia Central gallery. For what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
Split Flotilla Itinerary
Day | Miles | Destination |
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1: Sat | 0 | Check in at Trogir's Seget Donji marina.
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2: Sun | 16 |
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3: Mon | 17 |
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4: Tue | 20 |
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5: Wed | 11 |
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6: Thu | 30 |
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7: Fri | 23 | Free sail suggestions: Why not try
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8: Sat | 23 | Free sail suggestions:
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9: Sun | 13 |
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10: Mon | 25 |
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11: Tue | 19 | Free sailing. Why not try
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12: Wed | 10 |
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13: Thu | 18 |
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14: Fri | 18 |
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15: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
Average | 19 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |