There are several offshore races that are considered bigger than the rest. They include the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Transpacific Yacht Race, Bermuda Race, Hamilton Island Race Week, Chicago to Mackinac Boat Race, Governors Cup, South Atlantic Race and the famous Fastnet Race. Read more about the latter in the following post!
Cro ORC Sailing Cup is the series of the most important sailing races in Croatia, being raced according to ORC regulations. Their purpose is to promote and develop sailing sport through cooperation between sailing clubs and race organizers, under the supervision of Croatian Sailing Federation.
To be a champion is an everlasting wish of every kid and every athlete. Esimit Europa 2 is the unbeatable sailing yacht in almost all major sailing events worldwide. Now, she got a new competitor, the Comanche, a brand new high-tech supermaxi.
Rolex Middle Sea Race is a major Mediterranean sailing event. This sailing race was founded in 1968 by Paul and John Ripard and Jimmy White, all members of the Royal Malta Yacht Club. The best observation about this race came from Ted Turner.
Boat shows are the best opportunity to introduce people to the latest innovations in the boat industry, as well as with the newest yacht models. Everyone has a chance to take a ride on a yacht they like. As a sailing destination, Croatia has a number of boat shows. One of the most prominent ones is the Croatia Boat Show. Read the post and learn more about it.
St Nicholas’ Day is a busy day on the Croatian coast, especially if it falls on a weekend. St Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, seafarers and fishermen, which is why many sailing events are organized in his honor across the Adriatic. Some of the most interesting events include the 16th edition of Šibenik Regatta, St Nicholas’ Regatta in Biograd and one of the same name in Split. These races attract the best Croatian sailors and are some of the most demanding regattas in the Adriatic.
Wild Oats XI has made history by winning the 8th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. She crossed the finish line after 2 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 26 seconds of sailing. The main opponent was the Comanche team led by the experienced Ken Reed and Kelvin Harrap.
London Boat Show, or officially CWM FX London Boat Show 2015, will be held between January 9th and 18th. There you will be able to find some 450 leading names from the industry. This edition brings you the Control the rain hall and a sailing stand with Sir Ben Ainslie.
Viška regata is being held this year from October 17th to October 19th. The regatta starts from Split. The legendary regatta marks the ending of summer and the beginning of the racing season. It is a fun and relaxing regatta filled with laughter and celebration.
Oftentimes, people dream of achieving great things with which they could prove their abilities and maturity. Athletes dream of winning the Olympics, mountain climbers of climbing the tallest mountain, footballers of winning the World Cup… To European skippers and sailors, the confirmation of their skill comes by crossing the Atlantic.
