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Hi I have chartered in Croatia twice both times from the Split area. The first time 3 years ago we went from Kastela south to Hvar Brac Korcula and Miljet etc and the second time from Trogir north to The Kornati Dugi Otok Murter etc. We were going back again last year but the weather forecast was unseasonably poor for the 3rd week in June so we switched the holiday last minute (literally) to Athens/Saronic and Argolic Gulfs. Croatia is beautiful no question. There are over 1100 islands and islets and numerous unsoilt anchorages. Sometimes the islands look better from the air than they do from a yacht. The Kornati is perhaps one such area. Having said that I would still recommend sailing there. We like Greece because you can stern to a small mole or quay and step right off the boat into a taverna. This is not the same in Croatia. Croatia has many marinas which have excellent facilities but they are quite expensive and a bit soulless. The other problem with Croatia is that they haven't really geared themselves up to the yachting fraternity in terms of their service friendliness food etc.This sis probably a hangover from the communist era. They are very well organised and are very keen on seeing your documents and doing everything by the book. There are no "no don't go there" areas not any really "must sees" It's all pretty idyllic. What they do have a problem with is ice especially in the Kornati. This is a problem if like me and my crew you like your beers and wines served cold! The best place to find ice in is petrol stations in the larger towns
Hope you enjoy your visit there
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