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Summer 2020 Music Festivals – Croatia
Calendar of all the 2020 Music Festivals in Croatia Whether you want to join the party, or would rather avoid the crowds, the dates and locations of 2020 music festivals along the Dalmatian coast are useful to know! So to help you keep up-to-date with all the [...]
Stag or Hen Do Sailing Holiday in Croatia
Hen do Sailing Holiday Are you looking for the dream location for a bachelor or bachelorette party? Have you thought about hosting a hen do sailing holiday on a luxury catamaran? Sailing off on a stag do to top them all? In this article, we will give [...]
Tipping Your Crew… Why? How much? When?
Why tipping your yacht crew is important In short, tipping your crew is important because they work really hard and deserve it. But perhaps you want a bit more of an informed discussion... Read on to find out why you should be tipping your crew, how much you [...]
When is the Best Time to Sail in Croatia?
The best time to sail in Croatia You can sail along the Dalmatian coast from April to October but in this article we look at when is the very best time to sail in Croatia. All through the summer, the weather is fine and sailing around the [...]
Team Building Sailing Holiday
Reward your employees with a team building sailing holiday The benefits that corporations get from engaging their employees in team building exercises is well documented. It should not be seen as a splurge but an investment. Team building often gets a bad reception, with employees squirming and [...]
AP-eh? Explaining APA
In this article, we demystify the mnemonic APA (advance provisioning allowance). Read on to find out why you need to budget for it, what it includes and how much you are likely to need. Budget for 20-25% APA As you set out on your sailing holiday you [...]
Worried about Sailing with Strangers?
Will it be weird, sailing with strangers? The prospect of living 24/7 with someone you have not met can be daunting. If you take a skipper on board you may be worried about sailing with strangers. In this article, we help to allay those fears. We will [...]
Airport Transfers in Croatia
Airport transfers in Croatia When you know which marina you are sailing from it is important to work out how to get there in time for check-in. You don't want to miss out on sailing. How do I get to the marina for my sailing holiday? All [...]
5 Reasons to Charter a Private Yacht
Do you need a reason to charter a private yacht? Sailing holidays are great for so many different vacations and there are yachts and catamarans suitable to charter for every occasion. Let's think about some great reasons for you to charter a private yacht in Croatia so [...]
Small but perfectly formed – independent travel agent
Independent travel agent Why should you book with a smaller firm like The Yacht Break rather than one of the major multinational yacht charter companies such as Sunsail or Moorings? There are many advantages to booking your sailing holiday with a small specialist independent travel agent: [...]