While taking a HammerCat up north for the summer, we came across the carcass of a dead whale, fiercely protected by a great white shark!

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Embark on a digital journey with the new Grand Banks website. www.grandbanks.com

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Almost every town in Croatia features a beautiful and historically significant Old Town. Get lost in the cobbled streets, hidden alleyways, and narrow streets of these fascinating locations as you discover all the wonderful Old Towns of Croatia. Thanks to Roman, Venetian and Gothic influences over the years, Croatia boasts an impressive display of architecture and mesmerizing Old World Charm. Below you'll find our favourite Old Town destinations: 1. Dubrovnik Old Town - this Old Town is famous for its polished marbled streets, fortified City Walls, and impressive architecture. Walk along the main street, or 'Stradun' and discover Croatia as it once was. 2. Zadar Old Town - today Zadar is a youthful, cosmopolitan city with a rich and interesting history, however as the former Captial City of Dalmatia, Zadar's Old Town is brimming with history and culture that's just waiting to be explored. 3. Sibenik Old Town - well known as the first town to be founded by the Croatian people, Sibenik Old Town features the impressive St. James cathedral that has UNESCO World Heritage protection. Get lost in the maze of cobbled streets or climb the cathedral for views out over the sea. 4. Hvar Old Town - this bustling town has the largest Town Square in all of Dalmatia and features a maze of cobbled alleyways, narrow streets, and authentic Dalmatian restaurants. The Spanjola Fortress towers over the town of Hvar and provides impressive views. 5. Split Old Town - Diocletian's Palace forms the basis of the Old Town in Split, and was built some 1,700 years ago between the 3rd and 4th Centuries. As one of the best-preserved examples of Roman architecture, Diocletian's Palace is a must for exploring Croatian old-world charm. 6. Korcula Old Town - Korcula's fortified Old Town features bell towers, turrets, winding streets, and an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops. As the rumoured birthplace of Marco Polo, Korcula Old Town has a mysterious and energetic vibe. To learn more about the towns and cities of Croatia, check out our Croatian Destination Guides here: https://www.sail-croatia.com/set-sail#destination-guides

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Instafamous Dog Island along with most of the islands in the Lemon Cays of San Blas are ok to snorkel if you don’t have much time, but in order to experience the absolute best snorkel in San Blas you must venture out to the Dutch and Coco Bandero Cays. The archipelago of the San Blas islands, also referred to as Guna Yala, and more specifically, the 20 miles that stretch from El porvenir to Corazon de Jesus and constitute the last unspoiled and best Caribbean sailing charter destination is literally dotted with hundreds of islands of coral origin. All of these islands can be reached while on a catamaran charter in the San Blas islands. Some of the islands closest to land are densely populated by the Guna indigenous, other islands are merely a patch of white sand with a coconut tree or two and with no possibilities for inhabiting them. Islands with higher density are the ones closest to shore mainly because they are the easiest to reach and since pre colonial times have established trade with mainland. Island densely populated and close to mainland The Islands out in the Cays of San Blas were for years to out of the way and too wild to even be considered as a place to establish a community. Small inhabited island out in the Cays of San Blas. Islands near the shore and the ones with easy reach by road transfers are basically close to the river mouths that carry the sediment which in turn becomes the nutrient for the vibrant sea life all along the archipelago. This same sediment from the rivers and the consequent murky waters can ruin a snorkeling session if not planned correctly, this is why the best snorkeling in San Blas is not close to mainland and communities but out in the Cays where crystal clear turquoise waters are prevalent throughout the whole year including the raining season .

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