Meeting with a nevera on the way to Venice, 21 August 2025

On our way to get kids and grand-kids on-board on 22 August, we moved to Venice on 20 August to make sure we are there when they arrive in due time because of weather forecast.

The 15 hours ride was planned during the night in order to land early morning in Venetia, ahead of some unstable weather anticipated...

Adriatic weather forecast sites

This page is a compilation of links that I use to explore the weather situation in Northern Adriatic.

Belisama in Limfjord, 20-21 July 2025

As part of or summer explorations, we decided to explore the Limfjord with a couple of South-African friends on a weekend where all conditions could be met: none of us four having to work and weather permitting. The ride from Marina Polesana is 27 nautical miles, heading north through Fažana and Rovinj, before heading up the Limfjord. 

Our Australian friends were there for a couple of days last year after we met in Umag and they were advising us to visit this place. And we did and understood why...

Portić - Borovinje, 4th July, 2025

Borovinje is a large cove that is only partially protected from the Bora wind. One sailor on Navily mentioned a strong funnelling effect under the Bora wind, which results in strong gusts of wind. We experienced these gusts all night long!

And this exactly what we got overnight... But before that, it had been a paradise!

Polesana - Uvala Portić, 3 July 2025

Uvala Pović is a large bay for anchorage which is very famous fo sailors all over Istria. Even at the peak of the season, in July, it is easy to find a spot, in particular if you want to come close to the Shore in the 4 to 6 metres depth, a draft still ok for most boats, but in particular for OVNIs as Belisama, that needs only 1.05 m...

So far, in her new module, Kaja painted from the land, but the challenge this time is eventually to paint from the sea! So that is why we left for the possibly best spot for paintings cliffs in Croatia, from the Kamenljak bay...

Unije, 26 June, the last stop before crossing the Kvarner back to Pula.

Unije is a small, tranquil island in the northern Adriatic, part of Croatia’s Cres-Lošinj archipelago. Known for its unspoiled nature and crystal-clear waters, Unije is ideal for swimming, walking, and relaxing. The island is popular with sailors for its sheltered anchorages protected from Bora winds, especially on Thursday nights as rental boats need to be back to Pula on Fridays. 

Thursday afternoon in Unije, at peak season...

A stop-over in Losinj, 24-25 June

The island of Lošinj, located in the Kvarner Gulf, has long served as an important center of maritime activity. Its scenic landscape and naturally sheltered bay, protected from all winds, have made it a favoured stopover since ancient times, particularly in light of the Bora winds that frequently affect this northern part of the Adriatic Sea.

Belisama in Mali Losinj marina

And indeed, it has a lot to offer...