Working on a boat: your floating office in Croatia!
Imagine you’re sitting on the deck of a beautiful sailing ship, your laptop on your knees, your gaze fixed on the crystal-clear sea while you hear the gentle lapping of the waves in the background.
You work with concentration and efficiency, and during your lunch break you jump straight into the water or discover an idyllic bay.
Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?
This is exactly what Thomas Kenyeri, owner of the Dufour 41 “Super Bee”, and his employees at KESCH have already done several times! In this blog post, he reveals some of the things you should look out for when choosing a boat for a workation.
Combining work and vacation
What is a workation and why does it make sense?
A workation is the perfect combination of work and vacation. It allows you to escape your everyday working life without neglecting your professional duties. You take your laptop to exotic places and move your home office to inspiring locations – be it a beach, the mountains or even a sailing boat like the Super Bee.
Why does a workation make sense?
Quite simply, a change of scenery not only boosts creativity but also productivity. Who can claim to answer emails on the deck of a boat in the sunshine in the morning and sail through turquoise waters in the afternoon?
Workations offer the chance to combine the best of both worlds – work and vacation. And best of all: you return home refreshed and motivated!
Why is a Dufour 41 the ideal boat for a workation?
A Dufour 41 is not just a sailing boat, but a floating office. It offers everything you need for a productive and relaxing workstation. The special thing about the Super Bee is its high-quality equipment: a power generator ensures that you are supplied with energy around the clock, while Wi-Fi on board gives you access to meetings and emails.
With three air conditioning units and a 3kW converter, you can retreat to your cool, air-conditioned office during the hot summer days. And who could forget a coffee machine? Perfect for starting the working day with your favorite drink in the morning. The Dufour 41 also offers enough storage space for everything you need for a longer stay – ideal for really feeling at home.
Work and relaxation in perfect harmony
Your workation day could look like this:
- Morning: You start the day with a dip in the cool water before sitting down on deck with a cup of coffee. The clear air and the view of the open sea will leave you refreshed and motivated for your tasks.
- Morning: As you work in your shaded, air-conditioned workspace on board, you realize how focused and productive you are. Without the distractions of the office, you can concentrate fully on your projects.
- Lunch break: A short sailing trip to a nearby bay? Or perhaps a relaxed lunch on board while you enjoy the view of the Croatian coast? The choice is yours!
- Afternoon: A few last calls or emails, then it’s time to put the laptop aside and completely surrender to the vacation feeling. Maybe you take a short trip ashore or simply enjoy the peace and quiet on the sea. Our team spent every spare minute sailing, practising knots and Thomas assigned each team member a role. That’s how team building works!
- Evening: After a relaxing day, you can enjoy the sunset from the deck and round off the day with a glass of wine and dinner from the built-in outdoor grill on the Super Bee with your colleagues or friends.
Selection of the sailboat for working on the boat
Not every sailing boat is suitable for a workation. Here are some things you should look out for when choosing a yacht:
- Power supply: Important for longer working days on board. Thanks to its generator and 3kW converter, the Dufour 41 Super Bee provides constant power for laptops, cell phones and other devices.
- Internet connection: Of course, nothing works on a Workation without Wi-Fi. A good internet connection ensures that you can be reached even in the middle of the sea.
Insider tip: Internet is often poor in the Kornati islands. You can get Skylink Internet at the Piccolo restaurant in Smokvic Vela. So you can lie in the Kornati for days, eat well and work! - Comfort: Air conditioning is worth its weight in gold, especially in the summer months, to keep you comfortable in hot temperatures. A certain amount of storage space is also important so that you can store everything you need.
- Equipment: coffee machine, fridge, comfortable sleeping areas – all these things make the difference between a stressful and a relaxed workation.
Croatia: a paradise for working and vacationing on a boat
Why should you choose Croatia for a combination of vacation and working on a boat?
Croatia is an absolute jewel in Europe – especially for sailing fans. The Croatian coast with its countless islands offers one of the most impressive sailing areas in the world. Sun, clear water, hidden bays and picturesque coastal towns make Croatia the ideal place to combine work and vacation. Above all, Thomas’ team loves good food, fresh fish and Pelinkovac 🙂
The island of Murter, or Marina Jezera, is an excellent starting point for day trips to the neighboring islands of the Kornati or the Sibenik archipelago or longer trips along the Adriatic coast. You can work during the day and explore the diversity of the Croatian island world in your free time.
An additional advantage is that Jezera is easy to reach from Austria and Germany thanks to the direct highway connection!
Your floating office in Croatia
A Dufour 41 is exactly what you need if you are looking for the perfect boat for your workation. It not only offers all the necessary amenities, but also the luxury of working at sea, enjoying the fresh sea air and experiencing the beauty of Croatia at the same time.
Take the opportunity to plan your next working vacation on board a well-equipped and perfectly maintained yacht like the Super Bee. Book right now at Pitter Yachtcharter, booking center of Nautic Alliance and enjoy the perfect combination of work and relaxation.
FAQ about Workation: Working and vacationing on a sailboat
A workation is a combination of work and vacation; instead of going to the office, you move your workplace to another location.
Thanks to modern equipment such as Wi-Fi, power generators and air conditioning, you can easily work on a boat like the Dufour 41 Super Bee.
Croatia offers a beautiful coastline, ideal sailing conditions and many quiet places to both work and relax.
Ready for your own workation?
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