Boat rental in Split · Elan — Elan 40 (2003)

Damir is a great skipper: highly experienced knowledgeble and friendly! The boat was nice and fast on sails, clean and had everything needed. Damir took us to all the places we wanted to see and was very patient and accommodating when several members of our group were delayed substantially due to flight issues. With Damir, you’ll get an authentic Croatian experience!

Very fast boat... and skipper has become part of our group. Highly recommend

Damir was not only an excellent skipper, but also a great travel companion. He was very understanding, flexible, and always willing to adapt the trip to our interests, making the whole experience feel personal and relaxed.

Our experience with the boat owner and skipper was, unfortunately, the worst possible scenario for what was supposed to be one of the most important and memorable moments of our lives. At first, he seemed extremely friendly, welcoming and easy-going, which made us feel comfortable and excited about the trip. However, it quickly became clear that this was not going to be the experience we had expected. He repeatedly made very inappropriate jokes and comments about girls, relationships and divorce, which made us increasingly uncomfortable. We were a group of girls celebrating a bachelorette party — a very special occasion that we had been looking forward to for a long time. Unfortunately, he managed to completely ruin the experience for us. On the very first night, he got heavily intoxicated. A friend’s boat arrived nearby, and instead of respecting our wish for privacy, he tied their boat directly to ours. We politely tried to explain that we were uncomfortable with this and that, as a group of girls, we wanted to have our own private space. His reaction was extremely aggressive, unpleasant and completely disproportionate. Both he and the other person were so intoxicated that they could barely walk or speak properly. Because of his behaviour and the situation, we did not feel safe enough to go to sleep. We stayed awake throughout the night, taking turns staying awake and monitoring what was happening around the boat. At around 6 a.m., he returned completely drunk, jumped onto the boat and went straight to his cabin, where he slept until 11 a.m., despite the fact that we were supposed to leave at 10 a.m. After that, he was angry and barely communicated with us. We eventually had to ask our friends to speak to him and explain the situation because direct communication had become impossible. At one point, he even fell asleep at a café table. This was not simply a disappointing holiday experience. It was a serious issue of professionalism, respect and, most importantly, safety. A skipper is responsible for the safety and well-being of everyone on board, and being heavily intoxicated to the point of being unable to walk or communicate properly is completely unacceptable in that role. We would absolutely not recommend this experience to anyone, especially to a group of women celebrating an important occasion. For us, this was supposed to be an unforgettable celebration, and unfortunately, the behaviour of the owner/skipper turned it into an extremely stressful and unpleasant experience. We genuinely believe that someone who behaves this way while responsible for guests and a boat should not be allowed to continue renting boats or acting as a skipper. This was not only unprofessional — it made us feel unsafe.