On 4 July, a swimming day is combined with the short stage from the buoy at Unije to Mali Lošinj. The destination is chosen to fit the desired day rather than maximise distance.
Swimming, the platform and time aboard are not a secondary programme after sailing. They are the focus, while the short passage moves HERA to the next town.
Leave a reserve for arrival
Even on a short route, a sensible departure time matters. Berth availability and possible changes should not turn a relaxed morning into a hurried afternoon.
A town evening after time in the water
Mali Lošinj provides a new coastal setting after swimming. The move from water to harbour evening shows the range of an island cruise within one day.
A swimming day still needs routine
Even when swimming is central, the yacht remains a vessel that will move and arrive again. Platform, ladder and loose items are checked, someone keeps an overview, and wind or drift remains observed. Before continuing to Mali Lošinj, everything is secured again. This simple order makes relaxation possible and prevents the next departure from beginning among towels and loose gear.
Lošinj is especially rich in bays around its lower central section, where Mali Lošinj is situated. Rocky shores alternate with light gravel and pines often reach close to the water. This geography explains how even a short stage offers very different perspectives: open sea, sheltered bays and finally a town whose harbour reaches deep into the island.
Frequently asked questions
Why was the passage short?
The day was deliberately planned as a swimming day with a short run to Mali Lošinj.
Is covering less distance a disadvantage?
No. The value of this day was time in the water, life aboard and a relaxed arrival.
Can a swimming stop be guaranteed?
No. Weather, location, safety and the day’s timing must all fit.
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Promenade and houses of a Croatian island town in the evening