About the Event
Friends, it’s time to tell you about the next regatta! It will be a thrilling adventure in the land of 2,000 islands! We can’t wait!
Why join us? 300 vivid nautical miles await you: in two weeks we’ll visit 13 ports on seven islands and spend 2 days sailing through the fjords. Every port comes with a cultural (and not only cultural) program.
Programme
Day 1: Getting to Know Each Other
Crews gather at a marina near Split. Split is a Croatian city with more than 1,700 years of history, the largest city in Dalmatia and the second largest in the country after the capital, Zagreb. Here you can see the cathedral, the temple, and the fortress. Welcome dinner.
Day 2: Primošten
Primošten is especially famous for its vast, picturesque vineyards, where the well-known red wine Babić is made. In 2005 the Croatian government shortlisted Primošten’s vineyards for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Under the gentle sun, you can enjoy superb cuisine, fine Croatian wines, and breathtaking scenery.
Day 3: Šibenik
Šibenik lies in a deep bay where the Krka River flows into the Adriatic Sea. We’ll be able to visit and take stunning photos at:
Days 4 and 5: Skradin
The town itself has a population of 619, roughly the number of people on one Moscow metro train at rush hour :). Skradin is famous for being right next to a nature reserve with a cascade of waterfalls, where we’ll spend some time.
Day 6: Drvenik Veli
An island rich in lush Mediterranean vegetation, with beautiful sandy and pebble beaches in secluded coves, surrounded by the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea. These coves are especially appealing to modern-day Robinson Crusoes. We’ll drop anchor here.
Day 7: Sailing back to the home marina in Split
After the passage, we’ll have time to get spruced up for the grand event: the awards ceremony for the winners and participants of Stage 1 of the Friendly Regatta in Croatia.
Day 8: Returning the boats
Tearful farewells to those who are joining us for just one week. So many emotions, and no one wants to leave. Everyone else gets ready for the second route and new experiences!
Stage 2
Day 8: Sailing to Maslinica
The town is on the western side of the island of Šolta. There are dense forests, beautiful landscapes, and coves. Right in front of the marina stands an 18th-century castle. In a word: beautiful, very beautiful, and incredibly beautiful!
Days 9 and 10: Komiža (island of Vis)
Honestly, you could easily stay on this island for a whole week, but we’ll spend just a couple of days here. To see as much as possible, we’ll anchor in different coves and hold races around the island. The island’s main attraction is the Blue Cave: thanks to an optical effect caused by light refracting through the water, everything inside seems bathed in blue light.
Day 11: Zaklopatica (island of Lastovo)
We sail to Lastovo, one of Croatia’s nature parks. The water is extremely clear, with visibility up to 50 meters deep. There aren’t many tourists here because it’s hard to reach overland, so we have a chance to fully immerse ourselves in the local atmosphere. If you like, we can see local customs and traditions and watch folklore performances.
Day 12: Korčula
An ancient town. The island has Neolithic burial mounds, Phoenician settlements, and the remains of an ancient Greek colony. According to local tradition, the town of Korčula is the birthplace of the famous traveler and explorer Marco Polo.
Day 13: Hvar
An old town with a Franciscan monastery and Napoleon’s fortress. Several cultures have mixed here, as the town belonged not only to Croatia but also to Italy and Yugoslavia.
Day 14: Split
Sailing back to the home marina. Evening program: relaxing, celebrating, and the awards ceremony for the winners and participants of Stage 2 of the Friendly Regatta. Burying the Friendly Regatta treasure.
Day 15: Returning the yachts and departure
