This year's charter from Šibenik, Croatia, follows on from last year's successful charter. Tom S and Andrew P are organising this charter and there is one boat booked already with interest also expressed by some of last year's skippers. Tom is taking on connecting interested crew with skippers and Andrew is helping with booking boats and itinerary planning.
The aim this year is for a two week charter September 19th to October 3rd, with a one week option from September 19th to 26th. It is scheduled to take place when the summer season has finished but the temperatures and sailing prospects are still good.
The hire base is Mandalina Marina, Šibenik which is less than an hour from either Zadar or Split Airports.
The charter would be with NCP Charter https://www.ncp-charter.com who have offered additional discounts for our group depending on the boat chosen and availability. They will also organise airport transfers if required.
Charter costs are currently quoted in the region of €1,500 - £1,200 per week for a Dufour 375. Split between a crew of four this gives a per head price of about £300. Additional costs are full yacht indemnity Insurance, marina fees, provisions and personal expenditure.
The aim is to largely stay together as a group fleet although individual crews are also of course welcome to do their own thing. The fleet itinerary will be to head south from Šibenik with a mix of secluded anchorages and marina nights in livelier historic towns. We will likely visit Split with its X Night club and the option of a gay history tour, Hvar, Jerolim 'gay' island, Lastovo Nature Park and maybe even Dubrovnik on the two week itinerary.
If you have any questions, please join the 'S&CA Overseas Charter' group in the Club WhatsApp Community and post questions there or email commodore@gaysailing.org.uk
Once you're going, please join the event so we know who's signed up.
Once a crew is assembled and boat options chosen contact Andrew Palmer to facilitate your booking and discount with NCP.
