Croatian Invasion 2

Croatian Invasion! Sept. 24 to Oct. 10, 2008 Are you ready for an epic sailing adventure? Join us in Croatia! This 17-day adventure includes 12 days sailing on modern 40’ to 50’ yachts, plus 4 nights of hotels in Primosten, Dubrovnik, and London! Discover Croatia, with 1,185 islands, islets and reefs (only 67 inhabited), located in the heart of Europe on the beautiful Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic sea. Bordering Italy, Slovenia and Hungary, it has a warm, dry Mediterranean climate, with 2,600 hours of sunlight in an average year. In fact, Croatia boasts one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe! October typically sees daytime temperatures around 80, and nights in the mid-60’s. Croatia has it all – majestic walled cities with medieval cobbled streets, ancient ruins, vineyards, forests, deserted coves, sandy beaches, great little restaurants and bakeries, and over a thousand islands to discover. Since 1990, when Croatia declared it’s independence (it is now a parliamentary democracy), it has won three international awards for the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean. Almost 10 percent of the country is protected as part of a national park or preserve, and with reliable five to twenty knot winds, we should enjoy perfect conditions for our island and harbor hopping adventure. We’ll fly from San Francisco to London, England, and spend our first day and night in a hotel in London. The next day we’ll fly a short hop to Dubrovnik, Croatia, and take a 2-hour bus tour to Primosten, on the coast. Primosten is one of the most popular resorts on the Adriatic coast, and boasts the best of Croatia from yesterday and today. Stroll the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town center set on a small, hilly peninsula or take a ten-minute taxi to the Hacienda all-night disco. We’ll stay the night in a luxury resort, and enjoy a long lazy morning the next day, before the 5-minute ride to Kremik marina, surrounded by an 800 year old vineyard, where we’ll board our yachts. It will be a one-way sail from Kremik to Dubrovnik, a wandering distance of only about 100 miles. And with 12 days on the boats, we’ll have plenty of time to relax and explore the historic medieval towns and deserted islands in the warm Mediterranean sea. No hurry- hurry here! Some of the places we may sail to include: Kremik. Just outside the entrance to Kremik lie a number of lovely bays for a refreshing dip and a leisurely dinner - a great way to get into the right mood right away! Forests, waterfalls, and mountains mix with cultural and historical highlights to create an amazing destination with ideal sailing conditions. Kornati National Park. Known among sailors the world over as one of the most amazing places to cruise, here you can truly get away from it all. Most of the islands are uninhabited, although you will find a few with some restaurants that cater to visiting yachtsmen. The awe- inspiring natural beauty and simple way of life here create an almost spiritual sense of well being. Rogoznica and Trogir. The impressive walled town of Trogir offers art, culture and history as you wander through the ancient streets. The heart of this town sits on a small island only accessible on foot by two old stone bridges. The cathedral in Trogir is an impressive masterpiece in stone, and the portal was cut out by master Radovan in 1240. A day trip to Split, a short taxi ride away, may also be in our plans. We could explore the magnificent palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, built in the year 295, or the Cathedral built in 1214, with doors made of sculptured walnut by Andrija Buvina. Brac and surrounding islands. Brac, known as the sunny island, is famous for its much photographed beach at Bol as well as its excellent wine, olive oil, figs, and nectarines. On the island of Hvar, the vineyards and colorful fields of lavender, rosemary, sage, and thyme create a heady mix of scent carried on the warm breeze. Vis - the oldest town in Dalmatia, founded by Dionysius in 397 B.C. - is home to the exclusive Croatian wines, Plavac, and Vugava. The Blue Caves on the nearby island of Bisevo (also called the Island of Neptune and Sirens) are a famous and highly recommended snorkeling spot. Elaphiti Islands. The Elaphiti Islands offer perfect shallow lunch stops with sandy beaches for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. Sipan. At Sipanska Luka in the northern east of seafaring Sipan (known as ‘the golden island’) there are ruins to explore. You’ll find a relaxed, friendly community feel among the fishermen with their boats along the water’s edge selling the day’s catch. Mljet. A beautiful national park island known as the most stunning in the Adriatic, Mljet is said to be the place that Odysseus fell in love with and stayed for seven years, unable to leave the beautiful surroundings. Mljet has two deep lakes, Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero, linked by a narrow channel with a Benedictine monastery in the middle. There are plenty of good anchorages around the Mljet National Park like Pomena, Polace, and Okuklje, a harbor village on the northern coast with a choice of great restaurants. A beach lunch stop also waits at Saplunara to the east. This stunning area is, as you would imagine, ideal for diving and snorkeling. Korcula. Visit Marco Polo’s birthplace and house on Korcula, an island also famous for its wines and olive farms. The busy center, Korcula Town, is known as mini- Dubrovnik, because there’s always something going on from the traditional Dance of the Knights to open air plays, performances, and music. Ston. Ston, popular for its oyster and mussel farms, is tucked up inside an indented inlet on the mainland peninsula. The town wall dates back to the 1300s when it was a medieval defense system. Fort Koruna has five towers and on the quay, including the cylindrical tower of Toljevac from 1478. Veliki (little) Ston is a harbor protected from all weather. Lokrum. A lovely little green island where King Richard the Lionheart landed during a storm in 1190. Find a secluded spot or head for the nudist beach on the eastern tip of the island next to the Benedictine monastery – and perhaps a meal at the restaurant which serves delicious local dishes including fresh caught squid with black rice. Fort Royal, an old French fort, provides a great view of the whole of Dubrovnik across the water. Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities. Founded in the 6th Century, the city walls surround the old town and enclose an exciting mix of Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque architecture all interwoven with chic bistros and bars. Tall ramparts and towering spires rise dramatically from splendid squares packed with colorful markets and edged with eateries and excellent restaurants. This fascinating city effortlessly blends historic with hip culture and offers something for all ages and interests. Spend the day admiring the architecture or make it more modern, shopping for souvenirs and hand- made products. When you need a rest, find a friendly sidewalk café where you can relax and take it all in, watching the street performers and meeting the locals. After arriving in Dubrovnik, we’ll reluctantly leave our yachts behind, but our adventure isn’t over yet! We’ll check in to a hotel in Dubrovnik, to give us extra time for exploring this famous medieval city. The following afternoon we’ll depart for London, and spend another night in a hotel there, giving us a last chance to taste a bit of the nightlife, before finally returning to San Francisco on October 10th. Here’s the deal: David Kory and Tradewinds are offering this incedible sailing adventure for the amazing low price of just $3,150 per person, which includes the yachts, and all flights, hotels, buses and transfers on this 17-day adventure. The only thing you’ll spend money on there is food and souvenirs. You are welcome to participate in sailing the yachts, or you can simply relax and enjoy the ride. We welcome singles, couples and families, and work very hard to ensure everyone has an absolutely great time! To give you an idea of just how good this deal is, check out the June 2007 issue of Cruising World magazine. They offered this same trip at the same time this year- except their trip only had 10 days on the boats, and only included air from New York- and they charged a whopping $4,350 per person! (and they charged even more for singles- we don’t!). How are we able to offer more and yet charge $1,200 per person LESS than Cruising World magazine? Because we want you to enjoy sailing and to discover the world with us, and we don’t need to make a huge profit while doing it. Over the years, David has developed a very special relationship with the Moorings and with some of the airlines, and he is able to negotiate incredible deals for our groups. We’ve always been the best sailing deal on the Bay, and we’re the best sailing deal around the world, too. This trip, like all of David’s other sailing adventures, will sell out. We have catamarans and monohulls in the 40-50 foot range, and expect this to be a very popular trip, especially at this remarkable price, so make sure to get your reservation in early.

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