Sail from Kremik to Trogir - Sunday 18th Sept.

Cast off at 10.55am after skippers meeting at 9am. Winds SE 10-15 due to build in afternoon to 20knots. Put first reef in when raised main sail. Sailed upwind, close-hauled/close reached, tacking all the way south past Primosten and shoal of islands close to shore. Switched up helm with crew (Nik and Sean) and ladies prepared lunch underway. Moved jib cars back to position 12 (of 14) for max sail trim. Navigated 80m channel in early afternoon gusts between shore and group of islands as we neared north end of Solta Island heading for Trogir. Decided to douse jib quickly, but not easily upwind (should be on broad reach for this manoeuvre!) and put engine on. Fairlz shallow waters at 50-60m watching GPS/charts for rocks! Saw another boat under power up ahead almost collide with our lead boat (Bob Davis) who said they passed about within feet of his bow. Then came up on Dutch boat with naked helmsman - saw his rear end from afar with rosy cheeks! Amusing to watch him bear (bare?!) away as we approached. Reached 7.8kn across open stretch of water heading for Trogir harbour, heeling about 20 degrees with lots of weather helm in gusts. 15.30 approached ACI Marina, lowered sails and prepared vessel for docking and stern tie manoeuvre with lazy lines. Reversed into slip with stern to wind and turned 45degrees into dock to catch port side lazy line for bow, then stern ties to dock. Great first day sailing and crew calm and compliant! All is well aboard my vessel - Foolish Pleasure!