Jumping over my own shadow and joining Sail'n'Mind was the best decision I could have made. The arrangement via Facebook regarding the arrival and departure from and to Vienna with carpool options from participants who did not know each other before was uncomplicated and worked well. :-)

In my opinion, the trip serves four aspects: a meditative, a sportive, an adventurous, and a social one. The first and perhaps most prominent is the meditative aspect. A week away from normal everyday life, all worries, distractions, and obligations, paired with an introduction to various forms of meditation, is the perfect condition for the soul to recover. At the same time, it is also sportive. Nicola and Josefine are a great mix of thoughtful and motivating teachers, that help push yourself and try new things. Yoga is practiced daily, the sea offers the opportunity to cool off and let off steam, but other activities are also offered, sometimes spontaneously and depending on the interest of the group.

The adventurous is more for those who are not yet great sailors and seafarers. But cruising against the picturesque backdrop of the blue Croatian sea and the dramatic Croatian mountain scenery is spectacular. There's also the option of sleeping on top of the deck, right under the stars. For those who are interested, there is also a chance to get an introduction to theoretical and practical sailing like knot tying and understanding the difference in wind knots! 

Last, but for me, the decisive element for the fun and success of our trip was the social part - the other people on the boat. A certain openness is of course an advantage, but at the end of the week, all of us who did not know each other before and who were a very diverse group, were a sworn team with a lot of respect and appreciation for each other.