The area outlined in red is the main sailing area for our flotilla which sails from Murter. The outline does not indicate a pre set flotilla route, but instead it is a series of links between the main ports in the area. Just click on any red line for the approximate distance, a photo and some more information on the relevant ports. The flotilla route on any week is then a criss cross selection of any of these ports, with the final decision being made on site on a daily basis to suit the wind and weather.

 

The main features of this area are as follows.

• There are probably more small islands in close reach of each other than in any other area of the Mediterranean, offering a huge choice of places to sail.

• The Krka National park with its famous waterfalls are located just behind Sibenik, and are only about 25 miles from Murter.

• The Kornati National Park is a group of mainly uninhabited islands located less than 10 miles west of Murter offering some very dramatic scenery and sailing with the Nature Park of Telascica offering a superb anchorage just to the north of the Kornati.

• The city of Zadar and town of Sibenik are both close by. Zadar can boast a beautiful waterfront promenade, some famous Roman ruins, a walled centre with cobbled streets steeped in history and the most recent addition is the marine organ where the passing waves just play random notes, while at night there is a very impressive Solar Light show located just alongside. Sibenik although smaller has an equally interesting centre, is located in a stunning harbour and has a Cathedral that is a UNESCO protected monument as its centre piece.

• Just off Sibenik there is a group of small islands, like Privic, Zlarin and Kaprie, all of which can accommodate flotillas, and each of which offers its own unique charm.

• Opposite Zadar are the long islands of Pasman and Ugljan which have a number of lovely towns like Kuklica and Preko, as well as numerous bays and anchorages. These islands are linked with a bridge and yachts of up to 36ft can pass through here, although some suppliers ban all boats even the smaller ones from using this channel.

• On the mainland coast there are larger tourist resorts like Vodice, Biograd and Primosten, and these are always full of life and offer lively bars and cafe's for those looking for some night life.

• apart from the above there are numerous other smaller towns and ports offering an excellent range of overnight stops.

Overall the area is ideal for flotilla or bareboat sailing with such a good choice of ports in easy reach of each other. Anybody that has taken one of our in house yachts and wants to head off from the flotilla on their own at any stage only has to have a quick chat with our flotilla skippers to let us know their plans and all we ask is that you remain in the immediate area of the flotilla so that we can easily provide back up if required. If you have taken a Bareboat/Flotilla yacht, then of course there are no restrictions on where you can go and many people taking larger boats like to go further, either South to Brac and Hvar, or North towards the islands off Pula, all of which are only 50 or 60 miles away.

All locations mentioned are for guidance purposes only and we can give no guarantee of visiting any particular port or islands. The final decisions as to where the flotilla goes on any particular day has to be decided by the on site lead skippers, and they have to have full freedom to make these decisions based on weather, local conditions etc. Anybody that is only booking so that they can visit any particular port should therefore consider taking a yacht from the Bareboat/Flotilla fleet as with these you are totally free to go off on your own as a bareboat at any stage.

Full details of yachts available can be viewed here

The following applies to all Flotilla and Learn to Sail Holidays

• Yachts are available from 1700hrs onwards on a Saturday, but there is no problem with a later arrival, as nothing formal is organised the first night, and no sailing take place until the Sunday morning

• There is a comprehensive briefing on the first Sunday morning at 0930hrs, when you are introduced to the team and any paperwork can be done and this can take up to an hour, and then yachts sail when that is all completed.

• On other mornings there is also an 0930hrs briefing but this is much shorter and is to discuss the destination for that evening, suggestions for the route for the day and including lunchtime stops.

• We always try to keep the obligatory distance on the first day first day relatively short, and usually between 5 to 12 miles. This is to allow everyone a gentle start, and to give any inexperienced or rusty skippers and crews a chance to settle on board and to refresh their skills. The area between Murter and the mainland is a large protected body of water and perfect for practicing in, while there is no problem with more experienced crews heading off and creating a longer and more varied day for themselves, if they wish. This approach also means that anyone taking a Bareboat/Flotilla yacht from more distant marinas can easily join the group.

• Yachts should aim to get into port every evening for between 1700 and 1800hrs.

• Anyone taking one of our in house yachts, can discuss with the skippers on site and normally can free sail at anytime, but only in the general area of the flotilla. This is simply so that if you have a problem then we can get to you to provide any necessary assistance.

• Mooring will normally be in a marina, on a town quay or rafted in a bay. For the first two, we try to reserve places if possible, but often in peak season, we cannot do this and may end up rafting in a nearby bay if a port is full when we get there.

• In the Marinas and town quays, there is nearly always local assistance and these people are then in charge of where the yachts moor, and not our lead crews. This does mean then however that there is generally no problem if you want to go into port early, and you do not have to wait for one of our skippers to get in first. As a guide expect to pay somewhere between 125 to 175Euros (based on 2010 prices) for a 36ft yacht sailing with the flotilla, for mooring for a week.

• A flotilla is a group activity and the choice and mix of ports chosen will reflect this. Daily weather forecasts are available but local conditions can vary considerably and the flotilla will always err on the side of safety, even if this sometimes means missing a day or changing the plan due to strong winds.

• Shopping can be done on most days and there will be be somewhere to eat ashore in the evening most evenings and when this is not the case you will be advised well in advance.

• Yachts must always be back in port by 1800hrs on the last Friday afternoon and check out is by 0900hrs on the Saturday morning, but again no problem if anyone wants to leave on the Friday evening and you do not miss any of the holiday by doing this.

• Anyone taking a Bareboat/Flotilla yacht must allow time to refuel on the last afternoon, and should be aware that it is normal practice for a diver to inspect the yachts when they return. This is normally done at a pre set time so it is important not to be late back, or you could incurr an extra expense if the diver has to go down a second time just to inspect your yacht if they have already inspected all the others returning that afternoon.

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