2017 HIR3 Photography
Some of the best photos taken on board HIR 3 in 2017…
Poreč – Dubrovnik – Zadar… 500 miles…
The time has come to put HIR3 and ourselves to the first real test. We have finally sailed offshore 300 miles non-stop from Poreč to Dubrovnik and then another 200 miles to Zadar.
I have been working on the HIR for a week on dry berth and then another week in the marina before she was ready to set sail.
My crew came to Poreč, we went shopping and had a few drinks before going to sleep. We sailed out around 7am with a light breeze and rain, but eventually the rain stopped, the breeze freshened and during the night we had strong bora (about 30 knots). We sailed with double reefed main and jib without any major problems except that it was really cold… We had moderate wind the next day and ideal night sailing afterwards. It took us 58 hours sailing to get to a new marina in Slano. We celebrated with a special Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum;)
We broke the table in the salon and a few wooden pieces in the interior, but other than that, the boat behaved great and we enjoyed the ride.
Good boat, good crew, good times:)…
Join us! Set sail on board HIR3 in one of our next adventures… sasa.fegic@gmail.com
18 – 25.5. One-Way Sailing: Poreč – Split
25 – 28.5. Komiška regatta: Split – Komiža – Split
28.5. – 3.6. One-Way Sailing: Split – Zadar
3 – 7.6. One-Way Sailing: Zadar – Rijeka
10.6. Fiumanka: Rijeka
11 – 14.6. One-Way Sailing: Rijeka – Zadar
14 – 18.6. Long Weekend: Zadar – Kornati – Zadar
18 – 21.6. One-Way Sailing: Zadar – Split
21 – 25.6. Long weekend: Split – Vis
25.6. – 2.7. One-Way Sailing: Split – Poreč
Everyone is invited to join me… In case you decide to be part of this fantastic project full of awesome sailing, easy life, good parties, great food and excellent company, you will need to accept some terms and conditions:
1. We kindly ask for a small donation for the project and sailing expenses are shared by the crew,
2. HIR 3 is a great boat, but she is an old lady that has her own will and sometimes we will need to accommodate her so she is happy as we are:)
3. There are maximum of 5 spaces on the boat so in the case of a big request, the choice of crew will be left on the captain (big boobs have the priority;)
4. We will all participate with the duties on board in relation with your capabilities, so if you do not now how to sail, do not worry, there is always some toilet to clean:)
5. It is obligatory for everyone to have a good time!
HIR 3 across 3 OCEANS…
HIR 3 is getting ready for another great adventure…
We will sail around the World!
I am inviting everyone who is interested to join us for a day, weekend, week or an ocean crossing… This year will be a test for HIR and the crew. It will be a great opportunity to get to now each other and the boat and sailing with us in the Adriatic is mandatory for anyone who would like to join us in our great adventure…
If You would like to join us on board HIR 3, please read and accept our Terms and Conditions in the Crew Agreement and fill out the Crew Application form HERE!
CONTACT: sasa.fegic@gmail.com
2016 is coming to an end, so maybe now is the best time to decide on a New Year’s resolution: More sailing!
2016 is coming to an end, so maybe now is the best time to decide on a New Year’s resolution. Well, Sherlock Holmes would say: ‘ It’s elementary, my dear Watson!’… More sailing!
My plan for the first 6 months of 2017:
05 – 14.4. Offshore: Poreč – Dubrovnik – Zadar
14 – 17.4. Easter: Zadar – Kornati – Zadar
21 – 23.4. Regatta Gladuša: Zadar – Sali – Zadar
23 – 28.4. One-Way Sailing: Zadar – Poreč
18 – 25.5. One-Way Sailing: Poreč – Split
25 – 28.5. Komiška regatta: Split – Komiža – Split
28.5. – 3.6. One-Way Sailing: Split – Zadar
3 – 7.6. One-Way Sailing: Zadar – Rijeka
10.6. Fiumanka: Rijeka
11 – 14.6. One-Way Sailing: Rijeka – Zadar
14 – 18.6. Long Weekend: Zadar – Kornati – Zadar
18 – 21.6. One-Way Sailing: Zadar – Split
21 – 25.6. Long weekend: Split – Vis
25.6. – 2.7. One-Way Sailing: Split – Poreč
Everyone is invited to join me… In case you decide to be part of this fantastic project full of awesome sailing, easy life, good parties, great food and excellent company, you will need to accept some terms and conditions:
1. We kindly ask for a small donation for the project and sailing expenses are shared by the crew,
2. HIR 3 is a great boat, but she is an old lady that has her own will and sometimes we will need to accommodate her so she is happy as we are:)
3. There are maximum of 5 spaces on the boat so in the case of a big request, the choice of crew will be left on the captain (big boobs have the priority;)
4. We will all participate with the duties on board in relation with your capabilities, so if you do not now how to sail, do not worry, there is always some toilet to clean:)
5. It is obligatory for everyone to have a good time!
E-mail me for more info… sasa.fegic@gmail.com
HIR 3 – 2016 Racing season: La Mula de Parenzo, 48. Barcolana, 72. Viška regata, Zadarska Koka 2016.
HIR 3 – 2016 Racing season:
La Mula de Parenzo
48. Barcolana
72. Viška regata
Zadarska Koka 2016.
Thank’s to my good crews for everything! Copyright: HIRovci.
A collection of some of the best photos taken on board HIR 3 this summer. Thanks to everyone who dared to join me on board:)!
A collection of some of the best photos taken on board HIR 3 this summer. Thanks to everyone who dared to join me on board:)!
You can still join me… just fill out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/CTH1fivtGpAG2pPt1
I am finally on the boat and getting ready to set sail! I have an ambitious plan for next couple of months. You can join us too! Just e-mail me
I am finally on the boat and getting ready to set sail! I have an ambitious plan for next couple of months. You can join us too! Just e-mail me on sasa.fegic@gmail.com or simply fill out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/CTH1fivtGpAG2pPt1
HIR 3 Calendar:
7-11.9. Festival Dani u Vali (Split-Starigrad)
24.9. Mrdujska Regatta – Split
9.10. Regatta Barcolana – Trieste
13-16.10. Viška Regatta (Split-Vis-Split)
22.10. Regatta Zadarska Koka – Zadar
10-20.11. Offshore Sailing – (Poreč-Dubrovnik-Poreč)
3-7.12. St. Nicholas festival (Split-Komiža)
PROXIMA ESTACION ESPERANZA…
On our first sailing trip from Kraljevica to Kornati and back to Poreč, we covered about 350 miles… and our adventure is only beginning! If you would like to join us, please contact me…
HIR has been in Kraljevica Shipyard on dry berth for almost three months now… I am a patient man, but even I became nervous and was thinking if I would ever set sail…. but then, finally… After we’ve put new antifouling, engine was fixed, mast step and all shrouds and lifelines were replaced, we painted the mast, put the new windex on top, roll system was serviced, new halyards were in place and mast was stepped and trimmed properly… we were ready to sail away:)!
There is still a lot of work to be done, but housing sails and first sailing on board HIR 3 after more than two years of refit deserved a proper champagne and whiskey that I opened after I’ve put a coin under the mast…
Gone sailing… finally! What a great feeling! 🙂
On our first sailing trip from Kraljevica to Kornati and back to Poreč, we covered about 350 miles… and our adventure is only beginning! If you would like to join us, please just fill out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/CTH1fivtGpAG2pPt1
HIR 3 is getting ready for another great adventure… We will sail around the World! There is still a lot of work to be done, but she will soon be ready for sailing in the home waters of the Adriatic, so I am inviting everyone who is interested to join us…
HIR 3 is getting ready for another great adventure… We will sail around the World! There is still a lot of work to be done, but she will soon be ready for sailing in the home waters of the Adriatic, so I am inviting everyone who is interested to join us for a day, weekend, week or an ocean crossing… This year will be a test for HIR and the crew. It will be a great opportunity to get to know each other and the boat and sailing in the Adriatic is mandatory for anyone who would like to join us in our great adventure…
You can find a table with dates and ports which I plan to visit at the end of this post. Unfortunately (or not) the plans on the sea can change easily, so when you plan your trip, please be flexible as much as possible. A few days of bad weather can change all the plans and we will need to adjust our schedule in relation with the meteorological conditions.
In case you decide to be part of this fantastic project full of awesome sailing, easy life, good parties, great food and excellent company, you will need to accept some terms and conditions that the captain of the boat will require:
1. We kindly ask for a small donation for the project and sailing expenses are shared by the crew,
2. HIR 3 is a great boat, but she is an old lady that has her own will and sometimes we will need to accommodate her so she is happy as we are:)
3. There are maximum of 5 spaces on the boat so in the case of a big request, the choice of crew will be left on the captain (big boobs have the priority;)
4. We will all participate on the duties on board in relation with your capabilities, so if you do not now how to sail, do not worry, there is always some toilet to clean:)
5. It is obligatory for all the crew to have a good time!
2016 HIR 3 Sailing Advendure Calendar:
11.6. Regatta Fiumanka – Rijeka – 120€
22-26.6. Rota Palagruzona (Split-Komiža-Palagruža) – 200€
1-3.7. Festival Gospa od Tarca (Zadar-Kornati) – 200€
7-11.9. Festival Dani u Vali (Split-Starigrad) – 270€
17-18.9. La Mula de Parenzo – Poreč
24.9. Mrdujska Regatta – Split – 160€
9.10. Regatta Barcolana – Trieste – 160€
13-16.10. Viška Regatta (Split-Vis-Split) – 240€
22.10. Regatta Zadarska Koka – Zadar – 130€
10-20.11. Offshore Sailing – (Poreč-Dubrovnik-Poreč) – 320€
3-7.12. St. Nicholas festival (Split-Komiža) – 130€
E-mail me for more info… sasa.fegic@gmail.com
Can you really gather an ideal crew for sailing, or is it just a myth? I like to think that you can. I would rather sail with a complete beginner who has the most important qualities written below, than with a world champion who lacks at least one of these.
Can you really gather an ideal crew for sailing, or is it just a myth? I like to think that you can. Everyone is different and there are no rules here. Some skippers require total obedience, others perfect fitness and sailing skills. I even found one piece of advice that says, I quote: ‘The only way to find a good crew is to marry one’. Great advice. I would love to do it, but a perfect marriage is probably also a holy grail that is as difficult to find as a perfect crew member.
I have sailed with many different crews over the years and I came to a conclusion that sailing skills are not important at all. I am experienced enough that I can teach sailing and seamanship to almost anyone, but I am not a wizard and I cannot change anyones personality. I would rather sail with a complete beginner who has the most important qualities written below, than with a world champion who lacks at least one of these.
1. Tolerance
Without a doubt, the most important quality for a crew member is tolerance. You have to be able to tolerate other peoples habits and flaws and be very diplomatic when resolving problems and talking about mistakes that were made.
2. Determination
Crew member must be determined that he/she really wants to sail on that boat, otherwise when even the smallest problems occur, people will quit. Determined crew will overcome everything to reach the goal, from bad weather to bad cooking.
3. Good will
If you really want to sail, you will probably make an effort to make it happen no matter what. A good will is definitely one of the most important requirements for a crew member.
4. Improvisation
It helps if a crew member is a mechanic, electrician or a doctor, but knowing how to improvise on the boat is the most important skill of all. Out on the ocean, you never have the right parts or tools, but if you know how to think out of the box, you will always be able to sort out everything reasonably well.
5 Sense of adventure
You have to be at least a little adventurous to set sail and to be able to really enjoy it, because you are actually going into unknown and you have to be ready to deal with anything that comes up your way.
I will give everyone a chance, so anyone who would like to join Hir 3 as a crew should apply for one of the sailing trips in the Adriatic in 2016. I will announce the dates and routes soon…
I have also found a list of qualities that ideal racing crew would have:
1. Unquestioning obedience,
2. Doesn’t mind getting wet, cold and bored,
3. Doesn’t bruise easily,
4. Doesn’t complain when bruised,
5. Strong, silent and agile,
6. Enjoys being blamed for things that aren’t his fault,
7. Has a bent towards telepathy,
8. Impeccable time-keeper and recorder of courses,
9. Naturally good eyesight for spotting distant buoys (desirable magnification on ordinary eyes: 4×30)
10. Likes winning
11. Very good when loosing
12. Preferred hobbies: sewing, woodwork and swimming.
Voilier 'HIR 3' 