Sailing

The coastline of Montenegro was made for sailing… from the spectacular Bay of Kotor to the southern beaches of Ulcinj the coastline provides a stunning backdrop for your cruising holiday. All along the coast, there are small towns and bays to discover. There are many islands with deserted fortresses and old stone churches to explore. There are ample moorings and small marinas, with relatively inexpensive clean fuel. Winds during the summer months are usually light in the mornings with very reliable onshore breezes (3-4bfs.) during the afternoons. The summer sea-state is normally slight/moderate in the Adriatic due to its relatively short fetch and benign weather.

Another attraction is the uncrowded sea lanes and anchorages, even during the peak summer months. Montenegro is a favourite stop over for world cruisers but does not have the crowd of boats found elsewhere in the Med. Its only a matter of time before this changes, many new marinas are being planned so visit now before the rush!

The details :

Black Mountain can offer a one stop charter package to suit your needs, including airport transfers, accommodation on dry land either side of your holiday and an in-depth marine knowledge of the area.

Your safety: All boats are equipped with sufficient life jackets, a life-raft and VHF. Radio.We only charter boats which are well maintained and in good condition. We ensure that you receive a full safety brief at handover and that all charts, navigational and safety equipment are working or within service dates.

We offer both bareboat and skippered charters, all our skippers are qualified and experienced. For bareboat charters the skipper must be in possession of a valid license for navigation in coastal or open waters and hold a VHF radio operators qualification. Read our Terms and Conditions for more details.

Locations: The Bay of Kotor (Kotor Fjord) is an incredible natural harbour, once home to the Venetian sailing school. The area is non tidal and sheltered from the open sea, you can expect mostly deep water and few navigational hazards.

For those wishing to take in Budva, Sveti Stefan and the southern coastal areas, we can provide itineraries with recommended mooring points, overnight stops and distances. If you have more time and wish to go further afield, the Croatian coastline and its many islands await you to the north, Italy lies just across the Adriatic and Corfu, Paxos and more southerly Greek destinations are easily reachable during a one week break.

Sailing Lessons

Contact us for details.