Around Zadar for a week with old friends

Nigel met Brian in 1973, they were fellow graduates starting work in the Esso refinery in Fawley. We have been friends with Brian and Michele for over 40 years and it was a great pleasure to welcome them on board for a week sailing around Zadar and it’s neighbouring islands. We had a great week, sailed about 120 miles, visited at least 5 different islands and had a delightful rendezvous with the crew of MaXian. Max, Celia, Sheena and Tony entertained us to drinks and supper on board. This trip was Michele’s first sailing experience and in spite of 20knot winds on the nose most afternoons, she survived very well and, we hope, enjoyed it. Brian certainly did. He is a keen and willing sailor and was soon number one crew as Mo was nursing a bruised shoulder. The story of our week is told in pictures below!

water tanker at molat
Water tanker close to boats on quay at Molat
Deja Vu and water tanker
A bit close for comfort!
On Maxian
Supper on Maxian in Veli Rat on Dugi Otok. Michele, Celia, Max, Sheena, Mo, Brian, Tony. Nigel was the photographer!
Apres sail
Nigel and Brian apres sail
Dugi Otok
Walking on Dugi Otok
Iz
Island of Iz
Brian
Brian at home on the helm
Michele
Michele at home on the rail
Sailing
En route to Zut
Kornat
View back over the Kornati Islands
michele
We’ll make a sailor of Michele yet!