- 2023 Fall Voyage
Our quiet anchorage started to fill up with charter boats right after breakfast, I was amazed with how many boats arrived. We continued with our on-board safety orientation and then went for a much-anticipated swim in the Adriatic. It was glorious. Soon after we tucked a double-reef in the main, and sailed out of the anchorage bound for Primosten. We spent the first hour giving everyone a chance to steer and handle lines through eight gybes. With a fresh breeze out of the SE, we made quick time on a broad reach - winding through rocky island and crystal-clear water. By mid-afternoon, the wind had built a little more and we were really moving as we entered the lee of the anchorage in Primosten. Jacob, Xander and Millie struck the jib while Kate and Claire stood by the anchor. Dureti, at the helm, sailed us up into the wind, and Sadie and Celia struck the mainsail. It was gusting into the high 20's, and the crew did really well. After we settled in, we went for a swim on a nearby beach and then went ashore to explore Primosten. We walked through the narrow paths through the small town and up to the top of the hill to St. George's chapel, where we had great views down to Geronimo and beyond. It was hard to pass up the opportunity for some delicious pizza, so we made a stop at Pizzeria Barba, knowing the risk of rain and not enough room inside for us to sit. We made it about 80% through our delicious feast, before we had to quickly box up our remaining food! A quick stop for some more gelato, on our way out. And we waited out a thunderstorm in a bakery. Once the skies cleared, it was back on board for study hall.
Lots of rain and wind shifts kept anchor watch busy last night, so we slept in a little. Sadie started off her day of cooking with pancakes, bacon and fruit. Plan is to have class in the morning and depart for points north.