From 1. May the Doga will start a journey along the Adriatic coast. It will be a leisurely trip, stopping at interesting towns and harbors each day. If you think you’d enjoy a bit of coast and island-hopping, Doga is looking for crew. You do not need to have any knowledge of sailing but a sense of humor, fast learning, curiosity and some spare time are necessary. You’ll need to arrange your own travel to and from the boat and make a modest contribution to onboard costs.

 

Boarding cities: Rijeka, Zadar, Sibenik - Depending on the date when you will join.

Message me through mail:  hik@ri.t-com.hr.

 

Doga is a 35 ft aft cockpit masthead sloop. She has saloon, compact galley and sleeping accommodation in the forepeak cabin (2 person) two aft torpedo beds and two sleeping places in the saloon. She has a separate toilet and stern platform for easy boarding from the tender and swimming. There is a shower on the platform. I built her myself in 1990. One thing is certain: Life on board Doga is always lively and interesting.

 

I am a photographer with 30 years of experience. For the last 14 years I have traveled around the world, visiting 50 and more different countries to take pictures and write magazine articles for international publications. I participated in numerous expeditions and have been actively involved in sailing after participating in the Arctic Antarctic 1996 sailing expedition. It was the first expedition around the world from Arctic to Antarctic. We covered 40,000 miles in 37 months.   http://tupko.wordpress.com/expedition-arctic-antarctica/

 

Sailing experience is not necessary but good mood is necessary. All participants will share all daily duties. Fortunately obligations is small and generally the most important obligations on board is entertainment. If you’re overweight, you certainly can’t fit into some tight spaces. Please be honest with your age and appearance. People who come to me on a boat and I see that they lied about their age and appearance will be expelled. For me, appearance and age are not important but honesty and integrity are.

 

On every trip there are certain costs. Daily cost is about 25-30 Euros per person. This covers food and mooring fees, gasoline but not beer/wine. When you will arive on board money go in common wallet. On board are three meals a rule. One of the participants from last year, said: “Our kitchen deserves a 4 star”.

 

On board there is only one cabin that can be closed. It is customary to use it by couples or girls.

 

You’ll need to make your own way to come to Croatia. There are plenty of low-fares airline companies that fly to the Croatian coast. The connection between the coastal towns is very good with buses or ferries to the Islands. Doga will sail from north to south and the places of embarkation on the ship will be: Kvarner area (Icici Rijeka), Zadar area, Sibenik area. In case of bad weather, you will be notified in time where we will meet.

 

On the Adriatic Sea weather can be highly variable and you need to have clothes for hot and cold weather.

I have sailed these waters for 20 years and you will feel comfortable and safe.

 

What to bring on board

 Bring normal holiday clothes plus something warm for cooler evenings, along with a waterproof coat.

A soft bag rather than a suitcase (no room to store them).

Sleeping sheet, sleeping bags. Pillows are provided.

Beach towel / hand towel

CD for radio.

Camera, cable,camcorder, memory stick, 12V chargers etc.

Books, we have some but more is better.

 Many ports have wifi so net access is not usually big problem. The skipper’s laptop won’t be available. 

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In one thing you can not go wrong, if you bring alcohol everyone will be happy.

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What kind of company you can expect on board (see people on board page). So far on board were people of all ages, religions, colors, social and cultural status. This boat is a great place to exchange views on life and society in which we live. The most important thing that you must have is an open mind to accept the diversity of society on earth and on boat.

 

Lost and find

Every year, people who leave the boat forget stuff on board. The most expensive thing was a big Canon camera, then watch and what is often forgotten is adapters for cell phones and cameras. Needless is to talk about underwear that was tucked under the bed. Please before you go, take all your belongings with you. I will not send you your items by post.

 

I hope to see you on board.