The weather improved by the Wednesday so Thursday morning we motored south as not enough wind to sail. Then turned NW around the bottom of Pasman island between Pasman and Zizanj.
Motored in Zincena bay and dropped anchor for the night.
We donned our “Sanja” t-shirts that Ken & Carole had bought us all for a team photo.
The bay filled up over the afternoon and by dusk there were 7 yachts plus us in the bay for the night. One was especially close and when the wind increased during the night we got up to make sure there was still a safe distance which there was so, back to bed.
Up next morning and out into the main channel where lots of boats were sailing but we couldn’t get a good point of sail so where we wanted to go so motor sailed to Zut harbour entrance, then sail down and into the bay.
Found a spot to drop anchor right in the corner away from the marina pontoons. Dingy off and a walk to a Konoba recommended to us by William from the “Flying Dutchman”.
Konoba “Sandra” was very nice and we sat on the balcony with large beers and mini doughnuts a ‘gift from the house’. We asked about food, especially the stew the staff were eating but were informed that it was a special treat just for them. However a few minuets later a platter of stew with mashed potatoes was brought for us to try a ‘gift of the house’ again, chicken with vegetables in a tomato sauce. We had already had lunch so we couldn’t manage much but what we had was delicious.
We also asked about mooring if we came for dinner as they had a pontoon and were told it was 100kn to moor even if we had dinner, the food prices were not cheap and the beer was 25kn where we were used to paying 20kn.
It was decided we would eat on board and stay anchored where we were. We had a swim and a shower then Dave’s infamous Carbonara, excellent. During the afternoon 4 motorboats and 3 sailboats moored alongside another restaurant while only 2 boats went to “Sandra” I think they need to reconsider their mooring fees.
The next morning was absolutely flat calm so we motored around the bay see what else it had to offer.
Another Konoba on the other side but the water was too shallow for us to get very close.
So out of the bay and across the channel to Soline bay, turned into the north corner and picked up a buoy for lunch. There was a small Konoba Bar but it didn’t seem to be open and a large JCB was out back trying to move some of the mountain!! After lunch we motored out and back down through the gap between Pasman & Zizanj.
Once we turned NE on the home stretch the wind was perfect for a broad reach which took us all the way back to home port with only a couple of tacks.
The best sail yet and a perfect end to the Geezers final sail out.
Sailing tally:-
10 days sailing
65.8 nautical miles travelled
5kts average speed
8.2kts max speed
After supper at our favourite restaurant Casa Vecchio, we came back for coffee and something stronger, tried the marina bar but couldn’t get large black coffees, why?? It’s the Italian influence again, only do espressos, so back to the boat, its better coffee and its cheaper!!!
It will be a sad day on Monday, taking Geezers to the airport and the Geezer flag will be lowered for the last time, until next time!!
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