Yoga Sailing Retreat Things To Do

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Things To Do in Croatia on Yoga Sailing Retreat

The many faces of Croatia are only enriched by the Yoga sailing combo. Energize at the morning Yoga session, stand at the top of 20m Telascica cliff and breathe in the fresh breeze. Hike up the Kornat Veli and admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Med. Stroll through the tiny Croatian port villages and enjoy local laid back flair. Eat a sunset dinner at a restaurant on a remote island and feel the bond with your crew, yourself, yoga and nature growing day by day.

From 790€ PP

📆 7 nights, departures:
19th May 2019,
24th August 2019
✈️ Zadar Airport (ZAD)
🌊 Adriatic Sea
🔵 Easy Route

Cliffing The Telascica

Hike up the 20m cliffs and feel the fresh breeze on your face. Walk down to reach the local restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal. Take a dinghy back to your yacht and listen to the crickets giving an evening concert. You are at Telascica National Park.

Sundown in Kornati

What Kornati Archipelago misses in forestation it rewards with sunsets. A narrow stony footpath will take you back to your yacht in 15 minutes, but take your time and enjoy the views.

Treat Yourself at Konoba

Konoba is a form of an informal Croatian restaurant. Usually it is very rustically decorated, often with seating outside under an open sky or a tree. In the places that we visit these are typically run by families or fishermen. You are in for a treat.

Extra Activities

Sailing is fun not only due to the wind, ropes and people who join us. We like to be creative with our time on board. Feel free to suggest even the most crazy of ideas! We like to experiment!

Water fights

Splash them if it`s hot! But watch out, the revenge will be attempted surely.

Taking dangerous selfies

Floaties help to float but if you don`t take a small one for your phone, hold it firmly 😉

Skinny dipping

Well, if you and the crew likes, there is nothing against some swimming without the swimsuit! Freedom!

Enjoy the moment

Lay down on the bow and enjoy the views passing by. Be here, be now.

Storming it out

If a storm comes you can either wait it out or storm it through. What will it be?

Snorkelling

Discover what sort of creatures live underwater or how does the boat look from down under.

Fender flights

Highly dangerous, so only for the agile ones. Fender flights are an exciting way to spend a windless afternoon.

Enjoying the water

Dive in and lay back. The salty water will help you to float and enjoy the refreshment.

Night Sailing

Set up and keep the watches, helm, avoid obstacles, and take your crew safely through the night.

Storming it out

If a storm comes you can either wait it out or storm it through. What will it be?

Simply chilling

Water guns

Hopefully not only you brought one along. If not for splashing others, it is very useful to splash your own feet and cool them down from time to time.

Acro yoga

Some of our participants taught us a bit of Acro Yoga. Learning how to do such a figure took only 20 minutes.

Sunrise sailing

Not obligatory to get up and not always possible but sunrise sailing is a very special little event. Pssst, let others enjoy it in silence.

Gelato O`Clock

It`s always a good time for some ice-cream!

Floaties time

There is nothing like sitting comfortably in a floatie and enjoy your favorite drink.

Improving our photography

When is a better time to take great photos than during vacation time?

Local farmer markets

All around the med these are still in bloom. Best vegetables and fruits can be bought there along with wines, spirits and many other specialties.

Learning how to swim

We had some people doing their first attempts at swimming at our trips. With life jackets of course!

Dalmatian Peka

Peka is a traditional dish cooked under the cast-iron metal lid for around 3-4 hours. Vegetarian option available!

Beer O`Clock

When it comes, it comes. A perfectly chilled beer puts out your thirst like nothing else. It also replenishes electrolytes!

Rafting

Rafting is a perfect way to enable crews to mingle. We raft for lunches and sometimes for the night. Go to the other crews and say hello.

Composing Naleia songs

We always encourage people to do music and some of you surprised us with actually writing some pieces. Thanks!

Regatta

At the end of the week we always try to have a little regatta. Skippers ought to have taught you enough by now to feel confident and safe.

Dolphin Spotting

Not guaranteed, but we may spot some sea mammals!

Having a good time

Be yourself, enjoy, meet others and share your holiday time. Our time is precious. Use it well.

Climbing the mast

Either underway or at anchor you are free to climb the mast. We actually will give you harness and winch you up, so no worries. It`s safe.

Line dragging

In case of no winds or simply to cool down, we can drag a line behind the boat.

Progressive dinner

One boat cooks the starters, one boat does the main and one dessert. We all hop from one boat to another and enjoy a full dinner!

Jamming

Bring your instruments and let’s sing it out loud! Bottles, winches, cans, clapping and singing is highly encouraged.

Enjoy the Mediterranean

Remember that the sea is always two steps away. Just take a dive for refreshment and discover the underwater world.

Fire shows

Malta has an active fire show scene, see you on the beach!

Life On Board

Living on a yacht is a bit different to living in a house. You will live on the blue side of the sea, and have the sea as your backyard. Sailing frees the spirit and strengthens the mind. It decreases privacy, so hiccups, quirks and weaknesses are rapidly exposed. It`s definitely not for everyone, but everyone who tried it learned a lot about themselves. Therefore, do not wait till your life responsibilities anchor you and take the plunge. You are welcome.

A typical day sailing

Wake up and take the plunge into refreshing waters. Eat the breakfast on board and sail to a remote bay. Drop anchor, have a lunch, swim and relax. Sail further to today night destination. Explore the port, hike the mountain, cook with your mates, eat out or sing the night away.

A new horizon everyday

Each day different port, each evening different skyline. While staying at a hotel gives comfort, sailing takes it to a new level by providing constantly changing scenery and an access to the most remote sights.

Beach from the other side

As the sea is never further than a few steps away. Cool down, swim, snorkel or simply enjoy the boat rocking. The sea is your backyard, have fun in it.

People to meet

We are open to anyone who is open. If you are ready to share a yacht for a week, be honest, true and enjoy yourself, join us. We immediately assume you to be a friend and ask you to do the same. We all love exploring the nature and stepping out of our comfort zone to face new experiences. Our sailing trips are about meeting that magical sort of people, Naleians.

Naleia Sailing - 2016-08-21 17.11.21 (Marco Z.)

Information

Elizabeth Moody

15:28 22 Aug 17

I just went to Croatia with Naleia and I can honestly say it was the best vacation I've ever had. It was the perfect mixture of adventure and relaxation. Dominik and Marc were fantastic skippers, and yacht life is the best life! Equally as important is the community that Naleia cultivates, we traveled with a great group of diverse people who were interesting, easygoing, and fun to spend time with. I will definitely be sailing with the Naleia crew again soon.

Steven Lynch

13:26 16 Sep 17

I had the best time in Croatia. If you ever had the thought to try sailing, I can thoroughly recommend Naleia! The organisation is superb, the people are warm and open and you will learn much more than just the sailing itself. Personal highlights include spotting dolphins, feeling us come together as a team, swimming in deep blue waters and enjoying local restaurants in remote locations accessible by the sea.

Christopher Mills

18:16 17 Aug 17

I went on a trip to Croatia having never sailed before and couldn't have had a more positive experience. The skippers were friendly and happy to teach, the boat quickly became a team and a lot of thought was put into the program of the day! Highly recommended for anyone looking for an adventure on the high seas with a great bunch of people.

Maria Bertogli

11:33 07 Jul 17

I went on a week trip in Greece, and would definitely recommend sailing with Naleia! Great organization, very kind, fun and interesting people, and amazing places. Personally, it was quite a different travel experience, which I welcomed since that was what I was looking for. Also, you don't need previous sailing experience. Learning is really fun! It was great, I'm looking forward to doing it again!

Bryn French

16:43 19 Aug 17

I joined the Croatia Sunset Route with Naleia having never sailed in my life before and finished as a competent crew member of a fun and international team of new friends. I’d thought about joining a party cruise and seeing some beautiful scenery along the way but the connection with nature and the flexibility of being on two small yachts was so much better as we were able to visit tiny local villages and go swimming and snorkelling in bays that would have been inaccessible otherwise.Learning to sail – great! Making new international friends – great! Flexible personalised routes - great! Professional organisation – great!Beautiful Croatian scenery – great!

Cba Xyz

16:34 02 Mar 18

Great sailing experience.. well not too much wind in the Seychelles in February but still an awesome trip! And Nico's a 5 star skipper :)

Teresa Liska

01:50 03 Apr 18

I had such a great trip with Naleia! Me and my friends sailed in Thailand with them. It was wonderful. Our skippers Marc and Nico are the friendliest, most fun and professional people. Being on a boat for 10 days is a intense experience, exciting and deeply relaxing at the same time!Sailing is such a gentle way of traveling, you have to be in tune with nature. Our skippers managed to avoid most mass tourism by arriving at our destinations for the night just when everyone else was leaving. This meant that we had the most beautiful islands to ourselves. Thailand is such beautiful country and the islands we discovered were absolutely stunning. I especially loved snorkeling in Ko Ha.On top of all the wonderful experiences we learned about sailing. Hoisting the main sail, standing at the helm, doing tacks, ankering etc are all very empowering experiences!I absolutely loved the trip and am planning to go on other trips with Naleia!

joao caldeira

08:54 08 May 18

Having done the 'Same Same' tour in Thailand. It was one of the most amazing experiences we had. The snorkeling was beautifull and we saw so many fishes and coral. The group of people we were with was great and spending time with experienced skippers we learned a lot about sailing. I highly reccomend it. One tip, do bring your seasick pills if you are sensitive to that. You don't want to recover from your seasickness while the rest of us is swiming in bioluminescent glow in the dark plankton and having an amazing time.Cheers, Joao and Marga

Giuseppe Enriquez

12:43 14 Jun 18

Loved the sailing trip to Azores.Dominik and the crew were amazing!We had a beautiful experience whalewatching and learning the basics of sailing.I'll definitely sail with Naleia again!! :)

Doris

17:38 17 Jun 18

Well organised trip, with Dominik competently answering all questions before the trip. Skipper Nico with endless patience to teach the basics of sailing to complete Newbies - I'll be back!

Gary Jenkinson

22:41 17 Jun 18

Dominik has an amazingly ability to make everyone feel included and have a great time while also teaching new skills. But the best part is that people grow and learn new skills for life and learn things about themselves without even knowing. I’m already booked on another trip and have made new connections with people that I know will be friends for life. Thank you all.

Suzanne Lantos

14:00 21 Jul 18

Stop thinking about sailing with Naleia... and just book it. You’ll love it! Your fellow crew members are a wonderful bunch – and we had the most laid-back skipper ever to roam the Med. The scenery is amazing and varied: you’ll moor-up in a port one night amongst super-yachts then drop anchor the following night in a nearly-deserted bay. You’ll learn so much if you’ve never sailed before, but it’s all really relaxed. I’m so glad I took the plunge – you will be too. Maybe see you out there one day soon...

Holly Masek

14:15 03 Oct 18

I usually fly solo when traveling, and it never occurred to me to sign up for a package tour. But I took a gamble here and Naleia exceeded my expectations. They have somehow figured out how to get adults to buy into a sincere spirit of group adventure and camaraderie without it ever feeling forced. And obviously, the locations are beautiful, the other people are engaging, the sailing is fun (you'll grow in confidence throughout the week), and it's clear that the Dominick and his team really care about the experience they are creating. You can easily do this trip alone, with friends, or with your significant other. I'm sure I'll sail with them again.