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John Nash is an experienced Yachtmaster Offshore sailor and was a member of the winning crew in the first east to west British Steel Challenge Round The World Yacht Race. He fell in love with Croatia on his first visit in 2001 and works within the Croatian Marina industry specialising in advising on new marina developments.

Jane Cody is an established freelance writer and a regular contributor for Time Out. She is a prolific blogger on Croatia and updates to the Croatia Cruising Companion and other sailing and non-sailing news can be found at www.croatiaonline.blogspot.com.

A wide variety of ports and anchorages set against a spectacular natural backdrop are an essential part of Croatia’s increasing popularity as a cruising destination. However Croatia is not just a pretty face - this country is rich with culture and reflects an intriguing diversity of influences.

The Croatia Cruising Companion features this country’s sailing heartland  – the Dalmatian coast between Zadar and Molunat, south of Dubrovnik, and its numerous off-lying islands. Packed full of colour harbour plans and photographs this essential guide also covers all the shore facilities in depth and will prove an invaluable asset aboard any yacht.

The Croatia Cruising Companion encapsulates their passion for Dalmatia’s coastline and islands, and incorporates the detailed knowledge they have built up in the five years they have lived there.

PORT GUIDES

Useful information about where to eat, shop and visit in addition to a comprehensive guide to the local facilities, chandlers and boatyards

PILOTAGE

Clear pilotage directions and invaluable local knowledge

CHARTLETS

Easy to read, full colour charts to simplify harbour approaches

HISTORY AND CULTURE

Useful background information about these important aspects of the cruising region

GLOSSARY

A Croatian phrasebook of nautical and general terms

Chapter One. The Northern Dalmatian mainland - Zadar to Biograd na Moru.

Chapter Two. Islands off the mainland between Zadar and Biograd Na Moru, including the Kornati Islands.

Chapter Three. The mainland between Biograd Na Moru and Primosten and the off-lying islands.

Chapter Four. The mainland coast from Rogoznica to Split, including Trogir and Ciovo Island.

Chapter Five. The islands around Split.

Chapter Six. The mainland south-east of Split and the Peljesac Peninsula.

Chapter Seven. The islands of Southern Dalmatia.

Chapter Eight. The mainland coast, south-east of the Peljesac Peninsula, and Lokrum Island.

Glossary.

Index.