Cast off Stari Grad dock at 11.30am - welcome late start (and finally a decent nights sleep) after coffee with skippers at corner cafe and Croatian equivalent of pain au chocolat! Declared today a Ladies Sailing day for Carolina and Michelle as the guys have been helming and trimming up to now. 12.30 - 15.00 sailed around tacking, points of sail, switching up at sheets and helm - just like with my students back home! Then engine on to motor to anchorage at Hvar - had to reset anchor 3 times as dragged in shallow water - but good practice for the crew! (Tip - always reverse slowly!) Managed to eat lunch on deck before getting too close to the rocks. Wasp stung me on the leg as I hurried to weigh anchor and move out! 16.30 docked at ACI Marina at Parmizana in Pakleni Islands just off shore from town of Hvar. First boat in! Beautiful location indeed. 7pm water taxi over to Hvar, basking in the spectacular sunset as we went, the warm breeze in our hair. wow!!! Hvar is THE place to be seen here. Invited crew for drinks at the harbor side lounge bar - Carpe Deum - low lying sofas and huge satin pillows looking out onto the bay with Jack Johnson crooning in background, and the beautiful people all around, slim, tanned and young! ah well!! Enjoyed delicious dinner in courtyard restaurant in one of the many narrow cobbled streets bursting with life, noise and fun. Giaxa restaurant - beef medallions in truffle sauce and good local wine - what a treat. Was half expecting a famous face or two to stroll by. Lots of Brits, Australians and French around. I'm in love with Hvar!
(some great photos to follow - catching up on blog first to keep you all up to date!)
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