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ARRIVAL DOCUMENT CROATIA ROUTE YACHT BOOKINGS - WEEK 24 – 2014 2 3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 07 THE ROUTE SUMMARY 23 BEFORE TYW 08 Crew List What to Pack - General What to Pack - Specifically Ladies 08 08 08 WELCOME 10 General Tips Provisions The Route Day 1 (Saturday) - Trogir Day 2 (Sunday) - Vis Day 3 (Monday) - Komiza Day 4 (Tuesday) - Scedro Day 5,6 (Wednesday, Thursday) - Hvar Day 7 (Friday) - Regatta Day Day 8 (Saturday) - Homeward Bound! 23 23 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 SKIPPER INFORMATION 33 Skipper’s Advice for The Yacht Week’s Skippers Yacht Documents Use Lots of Anchor chain Don’t be Late Check Water Tank Levels Toilet Problems Don’t Lose the Dinghy (Tender Boat) Towing your Dinghy Lost Fenders and Equipment Be Nice to the Engine Sound System Mast is for Sailing not for Playing Close Windows when Sailing Don’t Forget the Papers/Cables/Hoses Red Wine - Red Deck Refueling Thanks 33 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 35 35 Weather 10 Customs & Immigration 10 Time Zone 10 Electricity & Music10 Internet 11 Cell Phones 11 Swimming & Snorkelling 11 Safety 12 Hospital 12 Sea Sickness 12 Money 12 Yacht Insurance 12 Personal Insurance 15 ARRIVAL AT THE YACHT WEEK 17 For those Arriving at Split Airport 17 Arrival at the Marina17 For Bookers 17 For In-Crew Skippers 18 How does Check-In Work? 18 Check-Out 18 TYW Wristbands 18 Luggage 20 Access to the Yachts 20 Shopping/Provisions 21 4 INTRODUCTION Hello Yacht Weekers, Welcome to TYW Croatia! Week 24 is all about setting a benchmark for the rest of the summer, so we hope you are excited as we are as to what you are about to embark on. Ahead of you is a week in Dalmatian Paradise and this Arrival Document will explain all you need to know, including the route, tips on packing, life on board a yacht and a whole lot more. So make yourself comfortable, kick your feet up and have a thorough read... TYW is approaching fast! Do skorog videnja, The Yacht Week Team 6 7 BEFORE THE YACHT WEEK CREW LIST Please make sure that you have filled out your crew list in your booking. Not only is it a legal requirement, but you will also encounter problems with your yacht insurance if it is not accurately completed. Login to your booking and just add the friends you want on your crew from Facebook. WHAT TO PACK - GENERAL We strongly urge that you pack in a soft duffel-type bag that can be compressed. You will need to store the bag in a small closet in your cabin. Hard, wheeled bags take up a lot of room in your cabin – it is possible to fit them, but not recommended. - During the day, you only need bathing suits and t-shirts. Flips-flops and sandals are fine for every occasion. There are a few chances for moderate hikes and walking in towns during the day, so sneakers are an option. - At night, it is time to show some class. Buttoned shirts are required to get into most of the clubs. - Sunglasses and a hat are essential. - Bring a beach towel. A bath towel is provided on your yacht, but you will want to keep the beach towel and bath towel separate. One thing to know about Croatia: sand beaches are rare and most are rocky. - Many people bring a disposable underwater camera to photograph the coral and the fish. Snorkeling gear and fins are provided on the yacht. - Most of the yacht stereos will accept an auxiliary cable. For those that don’t, an iPod FM transmitter is a good alternative. There is no way of knowing what sort of stereo your yacht has so bring both. - Bring a high factor sunscreen. All the yachts have biminis (a sun cover in the seating area on the deck), so there is plenty of shaded area, but you will need sunscreen because the sun reflects strongly off the water. - Save your fancy dress for Friday’s Regatta. Impress the judges with a brilliant team costume. - For the rest of the week follow TYW’s Three C’s of Fashion: Cool, Casual, Classy. WHAT TO PACK - SPECIFICALLY LADIES We often get asked for a woman’s perspective on packing, so here is a consensus from those who have travelled on our previous TYW’s in Europe: - Super casual by day, but smart casual by night. 8 - Bathing suits and cover ups for the day. - Some shorts and t-shirts for walking around. - During the night take a chance to strut your stuff. Most of our night venues are smart casual. - Only flip-flops are needed for the day, but a classy pair of flats will be a great idea for the nightime. Leave the high heels at home! - Leave the hair dryer at home - you will only be able to plug it in if your yacht is connected to the mains electricity in a marina. - Don’t over-pack. 9 WELCOME Welcome to Croatia - one of the most popular up-and-coming tourist destinations in the world. From clear waters to beautiful coastlines, Croatia’s landscape is a true wonder. Lose yourself in the ancient palace of Split, hidden beaches of Vis and sophisticated nightlife of Hvar. Follow the suggested Croatian route to see a combination of islands, towns, rolling hills, vineyards, natural bays and the best places to dance under the stars. WEATHER Resting on the Adriatic Sea, Croatia comes with a typically amazing Mediterranean climate, which means hot, dry summers. Daytime summer temperatures hover around the 30°C (86°F). The average sea temperature is 25°C (77°F), so prepare yourself for some quality time in the water. CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION A valid passport is necessary to enter Croatia, with an expiration date that must be no earlier than 6 months after the end of your trip. If you are not a EU citizen, please check with your consulate about travel requirements to the EU. TIME ZONE Central European Summer Time (GMT +2:00). ELECTRICITY & MUSIC All yachts have a car radio with CD-player and speakers installed. Some are fitted with an auxiliary line-in, but it is worth bringing an FM-transmitter for your portable music player as well as CD’s if it doesn’t have a line-in. Power on board is 12V with a cigarette plug outlet, which is charged via the engine generator or a connection to the land grid. There is usually a 230V C or F-type outlet on board as well, but it only supplies power when you are connected to the land grid when in the harbors. This means that it is only possible to power appliances such as cell phone chargers and hair dryers when you are in a marina with a power connection. If you really need 230V power when you are not berthed in a marina with a power connection, you can bring a DC/AC inverter. You will need to use an inverter and adapter. Inverters are similar to what is used in a car cigarette lighter. These should be purchased before coming on the yacht. INTERNET Kastela, Seget and ACI Split have WiFi in close proximity to the marina. Most town stops have easily accessable WiFi, but access will be sparse at other locations. It is possible to rent WiFi dongles at the marina for use during the trip. CELL PHONES Your cell phone may work in the Adriatic. Check with your service provider for coverage. It is possible to rent cell phones at the marina for use during the trip. SWIMMING & SNORKELING The waters tend to be calm, but you must always use caution when swimming in the ocean and do so at your own risk. Be very careful to never touch the sea urchins. 10 11 SAFETY The Mediterranean is generally very safe. Most guests have found it unnecessary to lock away items, but locks are available and the yacht can be locked to protect valuable belongings if you wish. In an emergency, we have means to contact authorities and the coast guard to quickly address any issues. The islands are very close together and we are never far from land or other yachts if we need to seek assistance. HOSPITAL KBC Split 21000, Split, Croatia +385 21 390 444 SEA SICKNESS The waters are normally calm in the summer, but we cannot control the weather. Only the very sensitive are at risk of sea-sickness, but some people like to bring remedies just in case. Previous passengers have used a special adhesive patch that you can wear behind your ear (it is about the size of a small coin and available by prescription, see www.transdermscop.com). Others have bought sea bands (small wrist bands with a pressure point that stops nausea) or ginger capsules at a pharmacy. You can also bring Dramamine, although it is known to cause drowsiness. MONEY The local currency is the Kuna. As a general rule - cash is king, particularly on the islands. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted in most places. There will be some additional modest, but mandatory, payments required during the trip, including: mooring fees, hooking-up to mainland electricity, refilling fresh water tanks, refuelling and taxi-boat charges. Guests on each yacht will also be required to provide a security deposit to the charter company in case there is any damage to the yacht beyond normal wear and tear. YACHT INSURANCE The yacht insurance is issued by the charter company and is a hull insurance. The insurance covers damages to the yacht which exceed the deposit amount. Insurance papers should be stored with the yacht documents and should be with the guests at all times when on the yacht. Damages to the yacht that are less than the value of the deposit will be deducted from your deposit, unless they are due to the general wear and tear of the yacht. Login to your booking to see the deposit amount HERE. The cost of damages within the deposit amount will either be covered by you as the guest or your skipper depending on how the damage was caused. See examples of potential situations: 12 EXAMPLE 1: A member of the crew/guest turns on the fridge without notifying the skipper, which EXAMPLE 5: If the yacht’s dinghy or fender is lost during the week and there is confusion regarding leads to damaged/drained batteries that need to be replaced. The cost will be covered by the crew/ guests. who lost it, ALL crew members share the cost of the loss. EXAMPLE 2: A member of the crew/guest uses the dinghy. The dinghy is lost or stolen while under responsibility of the guest. The cost of a new dinghy with or without outboard engine will be paid by the crew/guest. EXAMPLE 3: A guest on board the yacht clogs the toilet with toilet paper. The cost of the repair is the crew’s responsibility if the skipper has informed the crew not to do this. EXAMPLE 4: There is a small scratch on the yacht caused by hitting the marina wall when mooring up. The skipper would cover the cost of the damage. It is a good idea for all crew members to agree that the whole group will absorb equal parts of the damage if no one individual is accountable. see the examples below. 14 IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT the skipper must call the yachting company and nearest harbour master’s office (the yachting company provides the phone numbers) to make a report. IF IT IS THE FAULT OF A THIRD PARTY then insurance will cover damages. A document should be signed within the group in case the deposit is withheld. The financial responsibility shall be equal among the crew; the skipper shall not cover it himself unless he is a professional skipper, which you have requested specifically. PERSONAL INSURANCE By booking with us, you are not covered by a personal travel insurance policy. It is your responsibility to buy personal travel insurance for the duration of your trip. Please make sure that it covers activities such as sailing. We highly recommend that all guests purchase such a policy. 15 ARRIVAL AT THE YACHT WEEK FOR THOSE ARRIVING AT SPLIT AIRPORT Upon arrival at Split Airport there will be TYW Staff outside the exit to show you how best to get to your marina - please check your booking to find out where this is. TYW has arranged optional minivan transfers at discounted rates to and from the marinas at peak hours of the day, which we would recommend since there are few taxis during busy periods. Please be aware, some other transfer companies say they are TYW transfers, but we do not recommend using them. Look for the TYW symbol on the side of the van if you are ever in doubt. Transfer arranged by TYW is optional and if you wish to use it we ask that you fill out your arrival and departure details in your booking. COST OF TYW TRANSFER: ACI Split Marina (29km) - 90kn per person Kastela Marina (15km) - 70kn per person Seget Marina (11km) - 70kn per person ARRIVAL AT THE MARINA Please aim to arrive at the marina around 3pm and look out for The Yacht Week check-in desk. Staff will take you through the check-in procedure and introduce you to your skipper and hostess if you have one. If you arrive earlier grab a seat at a local bar and relax! Remember to keep an eye on your luggage unless specifically told that it will be put into storage. We recommend doing your food shopping as late as possible as there are not many shaded areas in the marinas to leave food. You will have access to your yacht by 6pm or earlier when you can load your luggage, stock your food and drinks and be given a detailed orientation about living on a yacht by the skipper and marina staff. It will feel like home right away and your skipper will be there to help you out if you have any questions. FOR BOOKERS When you arrive at the marina you will be introduced to your skipper by TYW staff and they will take you through the check-in procedure. The skipper will then take the booker to the appropriate yachting agency, where you will have to present all paperwork, crew passports and your deposit. We also invite you to the skipper meeting at 3pm to learn more about the week ahead. 16 17 Check-in time for the yachts on Saturday is from 2pm to 6pm, but may be completed earlier for some yachts depending on when the boat is cleaned and made ready. Check-in must be completed before sunset, otherwise it will be done the following morning, but you can still sleep on the yacht. Yachts will leave between 4pm and 6pm. FOR IN-CREW SKIPPERS All TYW and in-crew skippers as well as bookers will have a skipper meeting at 3pm on Saturday. It is very important all skippers attended this meeting as it will outline the plan for the week, procedures and best practices. There will also be skipper meetings throughout the week for route updates. HOW DOES CHECK-IN WORK? Only the skipper and booker do the actual check-in. If you have a professional skipper then the booker should go with them in order to pay the deposit*. At the registration: - A deposit is handed over of €1000-2500 depending on the yacht*. Cash, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. An ATM is available in the marina. The deposit amount will be returned to you on checkout day, barring any breaches of the contract between you and the charter company. - Skipper license and VHF license are verified along with passports of the whole crew. Remember to bring original copies! *Login to your booking to see your deposit amount. CHECK-OUT Check-out is done Friday night or Saturday morning at the end of the week. All yachts have to be back at the marina by 6pm at the latest on Friday. You have to leave your yacht at 9am on Saturday, but you are free to leave earlier as the check-out can be done on the Friday night. TYW WRISTBANDS TYW wristband gains you access to all the exclusive TYW events throughout the week. They must be purchased before the event and can be added through your booking. Please look after yours, if you lose it you will have to buy a new one. The wristband includes entrance to: - Opening Party - Outdoor party in Fort George on Vis, Vis Island - Beach Club Aquarius in Komiza, Vis Island - Carpe Diem Bar day party in Hvar - Discount after beach party at Carpe Diem Beach in Hvar - Kiva Bar in Hvar - Regatta Party at Vanilla in Split 18 19 LUGGAGE SHOPPING/PROVISIONS Ask us where to leave your luggage if you don’t want to carry it around the whole day. The Yacht Week staff does not take responsibility for any lost luggage or items. We recommend that everyone goes to a supermarket to stock up with food before heading out. The Yacht Week staff will explain how to find it. Don’t go shopping too early. Your food will get really hot and there is nowhere to store it until your yacht is ready. Go to shopping 1 hour before boarding your yacht. We recommend buying food for five breakfasts, five lunches, two dinners, and as many snacks and drinks as posssible. Aim to drink at least one bottle of fresh water per person per day. There will also be small mini-markets on most islands for you to buy more food and drinks, so don’t worry! ACCESS TO THE YACHTS Please do not go near the yachts until your skipper says the yacht is ready. The yacht charter company will inform the skipper when it is ready and do a check-in on the yacht after which the skipper can bring the crew to the yacht. This will typically happen between 5-6pm, so relax in a bar until then. 20 21 THE ROUTE SUMMARY GENERAL TIPS - Weather forecast every 15 minutes: VHF Channel 67. - Emergencies: VHF Channel 16. - Sunrise will be approximately 5:15am and sunset will be approximately 8:30pm. PROVISIONS As we sail and need more provisions, there are markets in most stopping points, but the best places are Vis, Hvar, Palmizana, Komiza and Scedro. THE ROUTE Day 1 (Saturday) - Trogir Day 2 (Sunday) - Vis Day 3 (Monday) - Komiza Day 4 (Tuesday) - Scedro Day 5 (Wednesday) - Hvar Day 6 (Thursday) - Hvar Day 7 (Friday) - Starting Marina Day 8 (Saturday) - Homeward Bound 22 23 DAY 1 (SATURDAY) – TROGIR DAYS 2 (SUNDAY) – VIS Saturday is check-in day on TYW. When you arrive at your marina (check your booking to see what marina you are in), you will find TYW staff to help you through the check-in process. We know it’s tough, but try your hardest to hold in your excitement. Once check-in is completed, we sail to Trogir for the evening. Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants on the riva or in the medieval town and then head to Padre Bar for the TYW opening party. TYW is an amazing time made possible by you, the people attending, so be sure to meet as many as possible! The town of Vis has a long promenade with a number of good restaurants offering fresh fish and lobster. Rent some scooters and spend the day weaving through the hills and valleys. Don’t forget to pick up a map as Vis has multiple hidden beaches, vineyards, an old RAF airfield and even a cricket pitch! Start the evening off with sunset cocktails at Fort George before heading back into town for dinner. The real party starts just before midnight at Fort George, a 200 year old British fortification overlooking Vis harbour, and continues into the early hours. RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: Frankie - Setnica, Donji Seget - +38521880562 A 1km walk from the riva, these guys have the best seafood in Trogir. Konoba TRS - Matije Gupca 14, Trogir - +38521796956 Try their signature braised lamb. Lola Konoba - Matije Gupca 12, Vis - +385958497932 Set in a beautiful garden is just a small part of the excellence that makes the restaurant a great place. Villa Kaliopa - Vladimira Nazora 32, Vis - +385912711755 Also set in a walled garden, this place has no menu so pay attention to the server when they speak. DAY 3 (MONDAY) – KOMIZA Untouched and charming Komiza is a small fishing village located on the western side of Vis island. It’s picturesque houses and beautiful front are filled with small boutiques, great ice cream and restaurants. Most of the yachts will stay at anchor here and take a taxi boat to the pier in the evening. Around the corner from the village you will find Aquarius beach club for an nighttime open-air party right by the water. RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: Jastozera - Komiza - +38521713859 Perched right over the water, you can drive into the restaurant with your tender. Darko - Komiza - +38521715034 Darko’s promises the best rostilj (barbecue) on Vis. Say hello to the native donkeys! DAY 4 (TUESDAY) – SCEDRO There are a number of natural bays to choose from, depending on the weather and wind directions. Scedro is a gorgeous natural bay between Hvar and Vis. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of life in this incredible location. Here we raft all the yachts together in traditional Yacht Week style so that you can swim and enjoy the nature of Croatia. This evening is very spontaneous and often ends in late night parties on the yachts. RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: There are only 3 restaurants in this natural bay and you can’t go wrong with any of them! 26 DAY 5 & 6 (WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY) – HVAR The St. Tropez of Croatia! You have probably already heard of Hvar as it’s the most famous place along the Croatian coast. The marble front is filled with boutiques, bars, restaurants and cafes. Yachts are either moored in Palmizana Marina right outside Hvar on a small island or in the town itself. As this is a very popular place it’s recommended to arrive early to get a mooring spot. Hvar is a two-day stop over. Day 1, make sure you get to Hula Hula bar for the sunset party. After Hula Hula follow the TYW crowd as we make moves to Kiva Bar. We seize Day 2 for a full day of Carpe Diem. Arrive to Hvar early for an amazing lunch before a day party at the world-renowned Carpe Diem Bar. Once the day bar closes, get a good meal because we party all night long at Carpe Diem Beach Club on nearby Stipanska Island. RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: Laganini - Palmizana Island, Hvar - +38521744905 The most idyllic and chilled bar you will come across, it’s worth the short walk across Palmizana. Zori - Palmizana Island, Hvar - +38521744904 The setting is dreamy and the restaurant itself is very stylish overlooking a serene bay. Gariful - Hvar - +38521742999 Exclusive fish restaurant on the Hvar riva. Dalmatino - Hvar - +385915293121 Excellent fresh seafood particularly the black gnocchi, fish soup and tuna steaks. DAY 7 (FRIDAY) - REGATTA DAY Friday is Regatta Day at TYW. By now you should be good enough to help your skipper like a top race crew. Show us what you’ve got! The regatta winners are chosen based on: - Sailing time - Atmosphere on board - Clothing and decorations The regatta winners will be announced at the Regatta Party in Split at Vanilla Night Club. Check-out can be done tonight, but the yachts must be vacated by 9am on Saturday morning. DAY 8 (SATURDAY) - HOMEWARD BOUND We’ve set a modest goal of giving you the week of your lives and we hope we’ve achieved it! Please be sure to compelete our Feedback Form before you leave. TYW Transfers and private taxis will be available from the early hours. Yachts must be vacated by 9am. 30 31 SKIPPER INFORMATION SKIPPER’S ADVICE Here is some practical advice that in-crew skippers might find valuable. Please also make sure you attend the skipper and booker meeting at check-in and throughout the week. MUSIC WARNING Due to problems with yachts playing loud music, local authorities have decided to fine and/or ban yachts that make too much noise from harbours. All music must be off by 10pm. This is because all the local authorities have told us: We love The Yacht Week, you are more than welcome, BUT if people play loud music in public harbours at night you will not be welcome back. So please comply with these rules to ensure the locals are happy and we are welcome back! YACHT DOCUMENTS The yacht documents are original documents. This means that you will have a big problem if they disappear. Do not forget them at harbour offices. You probably won’t have to use them during the week so leave them inside your chart table. USE LOTS OF ANCHOR CHAIN Bottom grip can vary in the Mediterranean. Use as much anchor chain as possible. Our recommendation is to use a minimum of 3 times the depth. Example: 10m deep, use 30m chain. Always keep the engine running when you maneuver the windlass. DON’T BE LATE At this time of year, we are in the high season for Croatia and in many places you have to get in early if you want a spot in a marina or natural bay. It’s not possible to give an exact time when you need to arrive, but as a rule of thumb it’s good to arrive before 4pm. CHECK WATER TANK LEVELS Without water on board things will get complicated. Check the water levels on a regular basis. If you run out of water you have to turn OFF the freshwater pump, it will be damaged if run dry. Give the crew some advice on how to keep the water consumption as low as possible. 33 TOILET PROBLEMS DON’T FORGET THE PAPERS/CABLES/HOSES Please make sure the crew know not to put paper down the toilets. The charge for unblocking a toilet is €150. When you leave a marina, remember to pick up your yacht papers from the marina offices when you pay the bill and to take back any electricity cables or water hoses you might have on the pier/ quay. Otherwise you will have to go back and pick them up. DON’T LOSE THE DINGHY (TENDER BOAT) In some marinas there will be la lot of dinghies floating around. Be sure to know which is yours and be sure to look after it. RED WINE - RED DECK TOWING YOUR DINGHY REFUELING Don’t tow the tender with the outboard engine mounted on, especially if it is 4-stroke engine (it can be flipped and sea water can drain the engine). You will need to return the yacht fully refueled on the final day. There are many options on where you can fill up. Ask around and someone will be able to tell you. LOST FENDERS AND EQUIPMENT The most common reason for the yachting companies charging a crew is for lost equipment. Keep an eye on your equipment and make sure that everyone on the yacht understands that a lost fender, for example, can cost €50-150 depending on the size of the yacht. BE NICE TO THE ENGINE Don’t run the engine above the recommended RPM when you use it! Ask what the recommendation is for the engine is when you are given your check-in walkthrough. SOUND SYSTEM Be careful with the red wine since it can leave dark stains on the deck! THANKS Thank you for taking the time to read this. Remember, TYW staff and skippers are always there to help, give tips on things to do, restaurants to eat at and great bars to enjoy a cocktail or two in - so don’t be afraid to ask. We hope you have the week of your lives! THE YACHT WEEK TEAM Don’t blow the speakers on the yacht. Start the stereo with your crew and test to see what a reasonable maximum level on the stereo is. As soon as you agree on a level (i.e. “these go to eleven...”) it’s easy to tell everyone to not exceed it. MAST IS FOR SAILING NOT FOR PLAYING In previous years there has been some personal and yacht damages due to people climbing and jumping from the mast. If you fall it can end pretty badly. Be careful with yourself and the yacht. CLOSE WINDOWS WHEN SAILING If you forget, ropes might get stuck on the deck and tear off the windows. Also water can get in. 34 35 The Yacht Week® brand and concept is owned by European Travel Ventures – a limited private company based in London, United Kingdom. THE YACHT WEEK – EUROPEAN TRAVEL VENTURES – Rainmaking Loft, International House, 1 St Katharine’s Way, London, E1W 1UN, United Kingdom T +44(0)1315164542 E [email protected] W www.theyachtweek.com