FIRST FRIENDSHIP

Oceanis 51.1 — Croatia A cruising yacht built for people who actually want to sail. The Oceanis 51.1 carries noticeably more pace than the models that came before her, without trading away the comfort that makes a week aboard feel effortless rather than earned — which is precisely why she has become one of the most adaptable hulls on the charter market today. Her cruising ground is Croatia, and the match is a natural one: enough waterline to make the passages between the Kornati islands quick and satisfying, enough manners to slip into a quiet Dalmatian bay and stay there. Below deck, the layout runs to six cabins for up to twelve guests. Four are fitted with a double bed, one with bunk beds, and one with a single bed — a configuration that suits mixed groups, families travelling together, or friends who would rather not draw lots for the good cabin. Life aboard is straightforward in the best sense: long days under sail, swim stops wherever the water looks right, and evenings on deck as the light goes off the islands. Your crew handles the sailing, the provisioning and the itinerary, adjusting the route to the wind and to what you feel like doing that morning.