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Dufour 512 Grand Large

Marina Marina Kaštela, Kaštel Gomilica, HR
Year Year  - 2017 2017
People People  - 12 12
Cabins Cabins  - 5 5
Swimming Platform Swimming Platform  - top amenity top amenity
Grill in Cockpit Grill in Cockpit  - Gas powered Gas powered
Cockpit refridgerator Cockpit refridgerator  - Yes Yes
Wine Cellar Wine Cellar  - in floor in floor
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi  - 200GB per week 200GB per week

Set Sail in Croatia with the Premier Dufour 512 Grand Large!

For sea lovers seeking an unforgettable nautical adventure in Croatia on state-of-the-art sailing yachts

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Equipment

  • Max. people - 12
    Max. people 12
  • Building year - 2017
    Building year 2017
  • Length - 15.20m
    Length 15.20m
  • Beam - 4.80m
    Beam 4.80m
  • Draught - 2.30m
    Draught 2.30m
  • Cabins - 5
    Cabins 5
  • Heads - 2
    Heads 2
  • Dinghy - 270cm
    Dinghy 270cm
  • Outboard Engine - Honda 2,3HP
    Outboard Engine Honda 2,3HP
  • Main Engine - Volvo Penta 75HP
    Main Engine Volvo Penta 75HP
  • Main Sail - Full Batten
    Main Sail Full Batten
  • Genoa Sail - Roll 108%
    Genoa Sail Roll 108%
  • Bow Thruster - Side Power SR-100
    Bow Thruster Side Power SR-100
  • Fuel Tank - 440L
    Fuel Tank 440L
  • Water Tank - 720L
    Water Tank 720L

Deck Equipment


  • Has Steering Wheels - 2x Wheels
    Steering Wheels 2x Wheels
  • Has Anchor - 60m/12mm 25kg Delta Lewmar
    Anchor 60m/12mm 25kg Delta Lewmar
  • Has Spare Anchor - 15kg Foldable
    Spare Anchor 15kg Foldable
  • Has GPS - Raymarine Axiom 9"
    GPS Raymarine Axiom 9"
  • Has Dinghy - 270cm
    Dinghy 270cm
  • Has Outboard Engine - Honda 2,3HP
    Outboard Engine Honda 2,3HP
  • Has Teak Cockpit - Cockpit, platform & bench
    Teak Cockpit Cockpit, platform & bench
  • Has Cockpit Cushions - Yes
    Cockpit Cushions Yes
  • Has Swimming Platform - top amenity
    Swimming Platform top amenity
  • Has Grill in Cockpit - Gas powered
    Grill in Cockpit Gas powered
  • Has Cockpit refridgerator - Yes
    Cockpit refridgerator Yes
  • Has Cockpit Table - Yes
    Cockpit Table Yes
  • Has Stern Shower - Yes
    Stern Shower Yes
  • Has Bimini - inspected & serviced
    Bimini inspected & serviced
  • Has Sprayhood - inspected & serviced
    Sprayhood inspected & serviced
  • Has Anchor Rope - 1x 50m/20mm white
    Anchor Rope 1x 50m/20mm white
  • Has Mooring Rope - 2x 15m/18mm black
    Mooring Rope 2x 15m/18mm black
  • Has Extra Mooring Rope - 2x 20m/20mm white
    Extra Mooring Rope 2x 20m/20mm white
  • Has Fenders - 8x Polyform F-4
    Fenders 8x Polyform F-4
  • Has Spherical Fender - 2x Polyform A-3
    Spherical Fender 2x Polyform A-3
  • Has Oars - for Dinghy
    Oars for Dinghy
  • Has Pump - for Dinghy
    Pump for Dinghy
  • Has Gas Bottle - 2x Bottles per week
    Gas Bottle 2x Bottles per week
  • Has Diesel Canister - 20L Red
    Diesel Canister 20L Red
  • Has Water Canister - 10L White
    Water Canister 10L White
  • Has Outboard Engine Canister - 5L Red
    Outboard Engine Canister 5L Red
  • Has Mezzo Marinero - 220cm
    Mezzo Marinero 220cm
  • Has Deck Brush - Yes
    Deck Brush Yes
  • Has Sponge - Yes
    Sponge Yes
  • Has Water Hose - 25m + connector
    Water Hose 25m + connector
  • Has Winch Handle - 2x handles
    Winch Handle 2x handles
  • Has Electric Winch - 1x winch is electric
    Electric Winch 1x winch is electric
  • Has Electric Cable 220V - 1x25M for shore power
    Electric Cable 220V 1x25M for shore power
  • Has Wooden Gangway - Yes
    Wooden Gangway Yes
  • Has Horshoe Buoy - With light and rope
    Horshoe Buoy With light and rope

Underdeck Equipment


  • Has Inverter - 300W
    Inverter 300W
  • Has Bedlinen - Ready-made
    Bedlinen Ready-made
  • Has 500g Towels - 2x per pax (50x90,70x140)
    500g Towels 2x per pax (50x90,70x140)
  • Has Electric Refridgerator - Isoterm DR 160
    Electric Refridgerator Isoterm DR 160
  • Has Gas Stove - 3 burners
    Gas Stove 3 burners
  • Has Radio AUX/USB/Bluetooth - Yes
    Radio AUX/USB/Bluetooth Yes
  • Has Saloon & Cockpit Speakers - Yes
    Saloon & Cockpit Speakers Yes
  • Has Hodling Tank - 3 holding tanks
    Hodling Tank 3 holding tanks
  • Has Wine Cellar - in floor
    Wine Cellar in floor
  • Has Porcelain Plates - For 12pax, soup, main & desert
    Porcelain Plates For 12pax, soup, main & desert
  • Has Porcelain Serving Dishes - Oval plate, 2x bowls
    Porcelain Serving Dishes Oval plate, 2x bowls
  • Has Porcelain Small Bowls - For 12pax
    Porcelain Small Bowls For 12pax
  • Has Glassware - For 12pax, wine & juice
    Glassware For 12pax, wine & juice
  • Has Porcelain Coffee Cups - for 12pax
    Porcelain Coffee Cups for 12pax
  • Has Cuttlery - Yes
    Cuttlery Yes
  • Has Pots & Pans - With covers
    Pots & Pans With covers
  • Has Knifes - Meat, Bread, peeling
    Knifes Meat, Bread, peeling
  • Has Cutting Boards - 1x big & 1x small
    Cutting Boards 1x big & 1x small
  • Has Coffee making pots - For Mocca, Filter holder & Pot
    Coffee making pots For Mocca, Filter holder & Pot
  • Has Can & Bottle Opener - Yes
    Can & Bottle Opener Yes
  • Has Cleaning Set - Detergent, Sponge, Cloth
    Cleaning Set Detergent, Sponge, Cloth
  • Has Kitchen Cloth - 2x Cloth on board
    Kitchen Cloth 2x Cloth on board
  • Has Hangers - 20 pieces
    Hangers 20 pieces
  • Has Gas Stove lighter - 1x
    Gas Stove lighter 1x
  • Has Ashtray - Yes
    Ashtray Yes

Technical Equipment


  • Has Main Engine - Volvo Penta 75HP
    Main Engine Volvo Penta 75HP
  • Has Main Sail - Full Batten
    Main Sail Full Batten
  • Has Genoa Sail - Roll 108%
    Genoa Sail Roll 108%
  • Has Bow Thruster - Side Power SR-100
    Bow Thruster Side Power SR-100
  • Has Fuel Tank - 440L
    Fuel Tank 440L
  • Has Water Tank - 720L
    Water Tank 720L
  • Has Motor Battery - 1x105Ah
    Motor Battery 1x105Ah
  • Has Bowthruster Battery - 2x95Ah
    Bowthruster Battery 2x95Ah
  • Has Service Batteries - 4x140Ah
    Service Batteries 4x140Ah
  • Has Autopilot - Evolution Autopilot with p70s
    Autopilot Evolution Autopilot with p70s
  • Has VHF - Ray53
    VHF Ray53
  • Has Speedometer - Raymarine i70s
    Speedometer Raymarine i70s
  • Has Echo sounder - Yes
    Echo sounder Yes
  • Has Wind indicator - Yes
    Wind indicator Yes
  • Has Electric Windlass - Lewmar V-4 2000 W 24 V
    Electric Windlass Lewmar V-4 2000 W 24 V
  • Has Hand Bearing Compass - Yes
    Hand Bearing Compass Yes
  • Has Adriatic small charts - Part 1 & Part 2
    Adriatic small charts Part 1 & Part 2
  • Has Info Chart 101 - Yes
    Info Chart 101 Yes
  • Has Adriatic Sea Pilot - Part 1 & Part 2
    Adriatic Sea Pilot Part 1 & Part 2
  • Has Triangle & Divider - Yes
    Triangle & Divider Yes
  • Has Pen, eraser, sharpener - Yes
    Pen, eraser, sharpener Yes
  • Has Binoculars - Yes
    Binoculars Yes
  • Has Wi-Fi - 200GB per week
    Wi-Fi 200GB per week

Safety Equipment


  • Has First Aid Kit - Attested by physician
    First Aid Kit Attested by physician
  • Has Fire Extinuishers - 3x Attested
    Fire Extinuishers 3x Attested
  • Has Life Jackets - 12pax +70kg
    Life Jackets 12pax +70kg
  • Has Flares - 3x flares
    Flares 3x flares
  • Has Torch - Waterproof
    Torch Waterproof
  • Has Aerial signals - 3x rockets
    Aerial signals 3x rockets
  • Has Floating Storage Bag - Yes
    Floating Storage Bag Yes
  • Has Safety Harnesses - 2x for Adult
    Safety Harnesses 2x for Adult
  • Has Thermal Suits - Yes
    Thermal Suits Yes
  • Has Day Signals - 1x ball, 1x cone
    Day Signals 1x ball, 1x cone
  • Has Fog Horn - Yes
    Fog Horn Yes
  • Has Hatchet - Yes
    Hatchet Yes
  • Has Tool Box - Proxoon full set
    Tool Box Proxoon full set
  • Has Spare Parts - Impeler, fuel prefilter x2, belt
    Spare Parts Impeler, fuel prefilter x2, belt
  • Has Life Raft - Lalizas ISO Atlantic 10pax
    Life Raft Lalizas ISO Atlantic 10pax

Yacht investments

2024.

NEW Genoa Sail

2024.

NEW Main Sail

2023.

Engine sea water cooling system complete refit

2023.

New Bimini & Sprayhood

2021.

NEW Batteries installation / 4x145Ah

Interior

  • CHECK-UP AND RINSE OF EL. BILGE PUMP
  • CHECK-UP AND RINSE OF SHOWER PUMPS
  • CHECK-UP OF FRESHWATER PUMP
  • HEATER
  • ON-BOARD FAUCET CHECK-UP
  • LOCKS, HINGES, DOORKNOBS
  • PILLOWS AND VELCRO STRAPS
  • ONBOARD WOODEN VENEER
  • MIRRORS AND GROUTING
  • REFRIGIRATOR
  • BLINDS, WINDOWS HANDLE’S AND WINDOW FRAMES
  • INTERIOR LIGHTING
  • BATTERY AND CHARGER
  • WOODEN FURNISHINGS
  • ENTRANCE LOCK, ENTRANCE, SLIDING PLEXIGLASS
  • SALOON TABLE
  • FAN, HEATING
  • SOCKETS 12V, 220 V, USB PORT
  • SPEED PROBE

Exterior

  • STEERING SYSTEM
  • SWIM PLATFORM
  • COCKPIT SHOWER
  • SAIL WINCHES
  • HATCHES
  • BIMINI AND SPRAYHOOD
  • RAILING MAINTENANCE
  • ANCHOR ROLLER AND GENN SYSTEM
  • POWER CABLE AND SOCKET
  • DECKING OIL
  • GANGWAY
  • COCKPIT TABLE
  • GAS TANKS
  • FINAL WASH

Cleaning operations

  • SAIL CLEANING
  • BIMINI AND SPRAYHOOD CLEANING
  • DINGHY
  • ANCHOR ROPES AND STRINGS
  • LIFEBUOY, WEATHERGLASS, LAMP
  • TOILET PUMPS
  • BILGE PUMPS
  • SHOWER PUMPS
  • GAS TANKS
  • OUTBOARD ENGINE
  • GPS INSTRUMENTS
  • SPEED AND DEPTH PROBE
  • HELM WHEEL
  • COCKPIT TABLE
  • IN SPRING – LIST OF EVENTUAL DAMAGES

Main Engine

  • IMPELLER PUMP
  • ENGINE BELT
  • COOLING SYSTEM
  • SURFICE ENGINE AND SURROUNDING SPACE
  • BLOWER
  • MAIN ENGINE DRAINAGE HOSE
  • ENGINE CONTROLS
  • LEVER AND CABLES
  • FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
  • OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
  • CLASP

Service area operations (dry dock)

  • UNDERWATER PART SANDING
  • SIDE CLEANING
  • NEW GROUNTING ON HULL
  • GELCOUT AND HELM REPAIR
  • BATTEN CHECK UP AND MAINTENANCE
  • ANCHOR LINE AND ANCHOR CHECKUP
  • VENTS
  • POLISHING OF STERN SIDE
  • TWO LAYERS OF ANTIFOILING
  • BOWTHRUSTER
  • SERVIS S-DRIVE
  • WAXING
  • FINAL DEPP CLEANUP

Mast

  • MAST TIP
  • ROPES LAZY BAG
  • FLAG
  • RADAR REFLECTOR
  • ENGINE LIGHTS
  • MAST CABLES
  • INOX ON DECK
  • BOW AND STERN NAVIGATION LIGHTS
  • JIB AND MAIN SAIL MECHANICS
  • PULLEYS
  • ROPES AND STOPPERS

Bow thruster & anchor winch

  • COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF ALL BOWTHRUSTER PARTS
  • REPAIRS
  • REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
  • CLEANING

Marine Toilet Pumps

  • TOILET PUMP SERVICE
  • TOILET PIPE SERVICE
  • ELECTRIC TOILET PUMP SERVICE
  • ELECTRIC TOILET PIPE SERVICE

Individual particular actions

  • OUTBOARD ENGINE MAINTENANCE
  • CARBORATOR MAINTENANCE
  • WORNOUT PARTS REPLACEMENTS
  • OIL CHANGE

Sail with Confidence

Top technical standards Top technical standards
24/7 Assistance 24/7 Assistance
High quality service High quality service
State of art ropes State of art ropes
Concerned about yacht maintenance and technical issues? Struggling to find fully equipped and reliable boats? Worried about the lack of professional support during your trip? Avoid all of this and do it right from the start.
Made for Sailors

Choose Ban Tours Yachting because we Guarantee you a carefree Sailing Holiday with our industry-leading technical standards and a dedicated technical team available 24/7.

Why Choose the Ban Tours Yachting Dufour 512 Grand Large

Perfect sailing experience
Perfect sailing experience Sail with confidence, our Yachts meet industry-leading standards.
  • On board you will find Ready-made bed linens and 500g towels.
  • Full support materials provided; GPS Navigation & Coastal Charts
  • Fully serviced yacht to ensure smooth sailing experience.
  • You will enjoy onboard amenities like cockpit grill, sprayhood, and swimming platform
Reliability
Reliability Enjoy safe and reliable yachts with rigorous maintenance standards.
  • Each year our whole Fleet goes through a rigorous 5 month long winter service.
  • Every Yacht goes through 9 main areas of service. Each area is divided into individual tasks needed to be complete before the Yacht is given the green light for charter.
  • We work with partners that are heavily specialized in maintenance of specific sail yachts.
  • We purchase only original replacement parts.
  • Work is finished only when all of the generated service data enters our system and can be viewed upon request
Smart luxury
Smart luxury Fully equipped with state-of-the-art amenities for your comfort.
  • Our Yachts are equipped with new & reliable ropes
  • Our Yachts are equipped with glassware & ceramic dishes
  • You will find all safety equipment; life vests, attested fire extinguishers & yearly checked first aid kits for maximum onboard security
  • Our Yachts also have; coastal charts, full proxoon tool kit, spare parts & fuses.
Support
Support Our 24/7 customer service is here to assist you every step of the way.
  • Get assistance anytime, anywhere.
  • Our team is ready to handle any issues that may arise as we possess 2 emergency speed boats ready to arrive at any place across the Adriatic
  • Peace of mind knowing you are supported throughout your journey.
  • Our support team is just a call or message away, ready to help.
Professional team
Professional team Our team handles all the preparations for your trip.

Seamless Booking Process

  • Easy and Transparent Booking
  • Book directly online, send an inquiry to our professional staff, or chat with our cutting edge AI powered assistant to secure a Yacht of your preference.
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
  • Flexible booking options to fit your needs.
  • Our booking process is designed to be efficient & user-friendly.

About the Dufour 512 Grand Large

Our Staccato, Dufour 512 Grand Large, is a smart, cost friendly choice for bigger families or groups looking to explore Croatia on a bigger, 5 Cabin, Sail yacht. This model is just one year older than the Dufour 520 Grand Large, which makes it come at a more attractive price. At the same time, it is also a 5 cabin Sail Yacht with a great, identical layout as the Dufour 520 models. 

Staccato has terrific equipment. You will enjoy your days anchored in secluded bays with a swimming platform and a barbecue on the stern. Perhaps the best feature on this Yacht is the cockpit fridge with great space for cooling your wine and other drinks. A spacious wine cellar located in the saloon floor will provide plenty of room for drinks you decide to bring along your adventure. 

You will get 200 GB of Wi-Fi we provide for each week of booking, so you do not have to worry about being up to date with the things you follow and share online.

The interior has all wood finishes, and you will find teak in the cockpit, on the benches as well as the swimming platform. 

Staccato comes fully equipped for everything you crew will need. We are sure you will appreciate 200 GB of Wi-Fi, 500 g towels, porcelain dishes, glassware, state of the art ropes and a completely serviced Yacht ready for 2025 Sailing Season. 

Don’t forget to check out the Yachts Virtual 3D walkthrough, it will enable you to get a perfect feeling for the Yacht and overall areas. 

We are sure you are going to fall in love with Croatia on board our Dufour 520 Grand Large.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Comfort Package?

A Comfort Package is an obligatory cost, aside from the yacht rental price, usually ranging between 150 – 600 EUR. Its price usually depends on the overall yacht size and number of cabins.

Consider it as sum of all costs that arise from the simple fact a yacht will be used. It covers personell that clean the yacht, full water tanks, gas for cooking, internet and similar things that are in need of prepairing to have a vessel ready for deployment.

You will see the cost of the transit log for each our Sail Yachts after you select a date for sailing and press the place free option which takes you to the extras screen.

Also from 2024 the term transit log will be changed with the term Comfort package as we are looking to widen the scope of things included into this fixed cost. We are already broading the level of things included into it. Have a look.

Here at Ban Tours Yachting we include all of the following things within it:

  • ✅ VAT
  • ✅ Dinghy
  • ✅ Outboard Engine with full tank of gas
  • ✅ Yacht Full gas tank on departure
  • ✅ 200 GB Wi-Fi per week
  • ✅ Ready made Bedlinen & Sheets
  • ✅ 500g Towels (2 per person)
  • ✅ Cockpit Cushions
  • ✅ Final cleaning
  • ✅ 2x toilet paper per WC, 1x sponge, 1x sponge cloth, 2x kitchen cloths, 1x pack of garbage bags & dish soap
  • ✅ Serviced, Inspected & ready for 2025

Wherever you decide to find your Sail Yacht be careful to inquire what the transit log includes during your booking process!

2. What is Deposit?

Often reffered as the „base“ or „standard“ insurance option. Simply put upon arranging documents in our office, you must insure the sailing trip as well. The deposit insurance means you either leave cash (not usuall) or your credit card (usuall) is pre-authorized for a fixed amount. In case of no damages the whole

In case of damages the higest amount you are obliged to pay is the full amount of the deposit insurance. Should some Yacht parts be damaged or lost (hull paint, or anchor, sails, outboard engine, and similar...) the price to cover this cost will be deducted from your deposit insurance, and the rest of the amount released to you.

Here are our 2025 Deposit requirements:

  • ✅ Sail Yachts 36, 412 ft • 1.500,00 € fully refundable in case of no damages
  • ✅ Sail Yachts 41, 43, 46ft • 2.000,00 € fully refundable in case of no damages
  • ✅ Sail Yachts 47ft - 53ft • 2.500,00 € fully refundable in case of no damages
  • ✅ Sail Yachts from 53ft • 3.000,00 € fully refundable in case of no damages

This system is developed in order to protect both the Charter company and the Client. The client, no mather what the damage amounts to (excluding illegal activities prohibited by the law) cannot be charged more than the amount of the deposit insurance.

3. What is Damage Waiver (Premium Insurance)?

Often reffered as the „smart option“ or „novelty“ Insurance option. The main difference is that it is formed of a nonrefundable and a refundable part.

Let us say for example that a standard deposit is 2.500,00 EUR. At the same time premium insurance would cost you 320 euros non-refundable + 350 euros refundable in case of no damages. To put into perspective, in case you have damages the Premium Insurance would cost you maximum 25% of standard deposit insurance, and with no damages a mere of 12% of the standard deposit insurance at worst.

Here are our 2024 damage waiver (premium insurance) requirements:

  • ✅ Sail Yachts Dufour 360 • 220,00 € non refundable + 250 € refundable part in case of no damages
  • ✅ Sail Yachts Dufour 390 & 412 • 240,00 € non refundable + 270 € refundable part in case of no damages
  • ✅ Sail Yachts Dufour 41 & 430 • 280,00 € non refundable + 300 € refundable part in case of no damages
  • ✅ Sail Yachts Dufour 44, 460, 470, 512, 520 • 340,00 € non refundable + 370 € refundable part in case of no damages
  • ✅ Sail Yachts Dufour 530 • 400,00 € non refundable + 430 € refundable part in case of no damages

If you decide to pay a small fraction up front you are greatly rewarded, lowered the maximum you can pay for potential damages. A smart investment indeed.

4. Why is it usual to rent a Sail Yacht on a weekly basis, 7 days?

When you experience a fantastic Sailing Adventure you will understand why it is ussual to rent a Sail Yacht mostly on a weekly basis.

It is your apartment and, at the same time, your means of transfer as well as activity area. By simply using a Sail Yacht there are a lot of things needed to be prepared for the next client waiting. Cleaning, tehcnical inspection, replacement or repairs if needed, small inventory check-up and stock-up, water, gas, petrol tanks and so on. All of this costs both time and money and simply put by renting out a vessel for a short amount of time is not cost effective as these, fixed, costs cannot be igonred.

5. When can I rent a Sail Yacht for short-term, between 3 to 5 days?

The short answer is contact us with your desires and needs. You can do so here: [email protected]

The longer answer is that it depends on the sailing season, occupancy, type of inquiry (individual or group sailing for example). Any one or all of these reasons can give a different answer. The conclusion stays the same, please contact us with your desires and needs here: [email protected]

6. What license do I need to operate a Sail Yacht in Croatia?

When you are renting a Sail Yacht you have to options:

  • ✅ you either rent out a Skipper to operate the Sail Yacht during your adventure or
  • ✅ you or somebody from your crew will operate a Sail Yacht yourselves.

To be able to operate the Sailing Yacht yourself you have to have a valid and accepted Sailing license.

Please take a look at all of the valid Sailing Licenses within the Republic of Croatia: https://mmpi.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/ dokumenti/MORE/More%201_23/TABLICA %20MoU%20ENG%2013-1_23.pdf

7. Marinas in Croatia, what to expect & what are they like?

Croatia is perhaps one of the top Sailing countries in the world when it come to the sailing infrastructure and marinas. Based on the available data there are a total of 56 marinas in croatia, with a little over 16 000 berths in total.

This means that wherever you decide to go, Island or Coastline, there will be a marina near to plan your overnight stay should you want it. Keep in mind though that traffic is high, and Island Marinas are in high demand during the Sailing Season. I advise you to contact the marina the day before planned stay to be sure to get your berths. Marinas themselves vary in size and amenities but rest assured all of them will have plenty to offer.

All of them have:

  • ✅ Docks for mooring
  • ✅ Personell assisting with docking
  • ✅ Electrical connection
  • ✅ Water connection
  • ✅ Sanitary facilities
  • ✅ Garbage disposal.

Most of them will also offer:

  • ✅ Restaurants
  • ✅ Bars
  • ✅ Stores
  • ✅ Swimming pools.

Tip:
Keep in mind though that traffic is high, and Island Marinas are in high demand during the Sailing Season. I advise you to contact the marina the day before planned stay to be sure to get your berths.

8. Where can I go Sailing once I chartered my Sail Yacht?

Good question! You can sail all throughout the Croatian Adriatic sea, within the borders of our country. For sailing outside of the borders please contact my sales team.

Rest assured, for one or two weeks of sailing Croatia offers more than you can see. With 1244 Islands, Inlets & Islets there is no place not good enough to explore and experience.

9. Why is the return to marina with a full tank obligatory at 17:00 hours?

A simple and short answer is to enable all work needed to prepare the Sail Yacht for upcoming clients. You can of course spend your additional night from Friday to Saturday on board your Sailing Yacht within the marina. In the morning you are expected to leave the Sail Yacht by 8:00 AM.

This system is being kept because the Sail Yacht has to be technically inspected. This includes divers, motor, outboard engine, sails, interior and small inventory to be inspected, repaired and/or replaced. In addition the Yacht has to be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for new sailors.

All of this happens between Friday evening and Saturday morning. On Fridays the checkout process as well as diver inspection is being carried out, leaving full info what technically needs to be done next day (Saturday), in order for the Yacht to depart again.

10. How does my first day of arrival look like?

Arrival! Congrats, your first day has started!

If you did not experience chartering a yacht then the insights provided will be of good use.

When you find parking, do not unload your luggage. What you should instead do is find the charter office, and let them know that you arrived. Kindly ask them to give you a call when your time for the check-in procedure at the office has come.

The procedure covers some formal steps that are important to speak about. First is your tourist tax, mandated by law for every (nautical) tourist. Then you have to pick up your Sail Yacht documents, go through the info about emergency numbers, extras if you ordered them ( or are going to order right on spot), Security Deposit or Premium Insurance (damage waiver) if you have chosen to pay it on spot.

When you are finished at the office you will know your boarding time & check-in process that will be carried out on your Yacht. I would like to point out that the time spent between you finishing in the office and beginning on the yacht is impacted by 2 things. One is payable, you can decide to purchase so-called “priority check-in”.

If you did not purchase a priority check-in then it is important to know that a standard charter contract guarantees you embarkation at 17:00. The sail yachts for priority check-in crews are inspected, cleaned & prepared first, then the rest of the fleet goes through the same process.

The second thing you can do is to be communicative. We ask and appreciate when you are able to inform us 10 days before your charter begins about the planned time of your arrival. We also highly appreciate that you inform us in case there have been delays in flights, or during your trip. You should fill out the crew list at least 1 week before arrival and make sure you have prepared all documents needed. This way you have a much better chance to have your check-in sooner than later as all info is known.

In between, see if you need to buy water, food, or drinks, or have ordered them from a provisioning service and are awaiting/checking your delivery. Drinks are always a good option, and I am sure possibilities for lunch or ice cream, after all, it is your first day!

So to summarize, look at your arrival day through these main topics:

  • ✅ Office / Check-in Time
  • ✅ Yacht / Check-in Process
  • ✅ Time between office/yacht and your departure
11. Is there an technical support available to reach during my Sailing Vacay?

In short, yes! You will find the technical support number in your boat documents. Someone from our team is available 24/7.

It is also smart to be concentrated going through the office procedure and on-board check-in with our personell as all of these facts are communicated with you.

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Dufour 512 Grand Large

Staccato
Marina Marina Kaštela, Kaštel Gomilica, HR
Persons 12
Length 15.20m
Rooms 5

From 2375 €

Dufour 520 Grand Large

Maverick
Marina Marina Frapa, Rogoznica, HR
Persons 12
Length 15.20m
Rooms 5

From 2693.25 €