All Aboard (May): Croatian Wine & the Cost of Cruising
Hello there, water lovers! Welcome back to All Aboard, the monthly spot where the sailing accessories experts at GS Products share their favourite blogs and posts from the world of sailing on the world wide web.
We love how easy it is for keen sailors and cruisers to share their adventures from all over the world, thanks to the power of the internet – which is why we keep up with so many of you as you sail the globe and share your exploits right here.
This month; find out more about the cost of cruising in a big bumper post which polls dozens of sailing bloggers worldwide, find out why guidebooks aren’t the best for selecting anchorages and discover the wine regions of Croatia by sea.
How Much Does Cruising Really Cost?
Could you afford to buy a boat and take to the ocean waves? It’s a dream many of us have, but for lots of people, “money worries” and concerns about financial security and stability are a hugely off-putting factor. This great big, bumper blog from the excellent Monkey’s Fist polls opinion from cruisers and bloggers who are out there, living the dream (and covering its costs!). If you’ve ever wondered if an adventure on the seven seas is feasible for you, you’ll find an absolutely wealth of information and personal experiences to learn from here.
A Guide to Guidebooks
Do you use a guidebook to choose anchorages? If, like the “Captain of the Day” in Sailing Simplicity’s beautifully written blog, you use guidebooks to actually navigate a course into an anchorage, perhaps you ought to think again. This great blog explains why, and offers plenty of alternatives which will help you select a great anchorage suitable for your vessel and skill level. We’d like to take a moment just to rave about the quality of the writing on Sailing Simplicity (by Teresa Carey)– it’s truly a consistently good read and one well worth bookmarking!
Wine & Adventure in Croatia
Do you love wine and adventures on the Mediterranean? Time to delve into Chasing the Donkey’s fantastic, transporting and all-round incredibly informative blog all about sailing Croatia while enjoying the country’s wine. Although it’s not a famed world wine region, Croatia has plenty to offer the more open-minded wine-lover, with plenty else to explore and enjoy en route. Take a look for yourself!
Have you ever combined sailing with a wine tour? Where did you go? Do you make use of guidebooks to choose anchorages? Have your say and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
