34th America’s Cup Is Over
34th edition of the oldest international competition in the world was concluded in breathtaking 19th race.
Oracle Team USA won 19th winner-take all race defeating Emirates Team New Zealand by 44 seconds total scoring 9-8.
Sailing News & Events
The Latest News from Internautica 2014
Internautica – International Boat Show in Portorož, Slovenia, will be held from May 7th to May 11th. The headline of the boat show will be the Green Boating. Internautica will promote the launch of a new nautical school “Green Yachting Academy”. It will be all about responsible use of energy and sustainable development of boating tourism.
And the Winner Is…
We finally got the winners of European Yacht of the Year competition for 2014. In the Family Cruiser category the award went to Beneteau 38. Dehler 38 won the Performance Cruiser category. The new category – Special Yacht was won by the Swiss Saphire 27. Dutch Contest 42 CS impressed the jury and won the prize for the Luxury Cruise category.
An Office That Sails the World
Coboat is a catamaran that sails the world and functions as an innovative workspace. It sets off in November form Southeast Asia and will house digital nomads, experts an professionals who are fed up with the conventional way of working and are willing to help each other in their projects. Likewise, the boat leaves zero carbon footprint. The main purpose of Coboat is building a better and cleaner world.
Mrduja Regatta
Mrduja Regatta is the oldest and second biggest regatta in Croatia. It takes place in the first weekend in October, signifying the end of summer and marking the beginning of the racing season. The regatta starts from Split, passes between the islands of Brač and Hvar and then turns back. The winner of the 84th edition was Mate Arapov, but, when it comes to Mrduja, it is not that much about competing as it is about participating and preserving the tradition.
Thousand Islands Race – Are There Really a Thousand of Them?
The Thousand Islands Race is having its second edition this year from September 18th to 28th. The racecourse spreads across the 227 Nm long route from Rijeka, Croatia to marina Porto Montenegro in Tivat, Montenegro. The winner will be the one that finds the fastest way to sail between a thousand Adriatic islands.
Over the Top in Sailing World – America’s Cup
The latest edition of America’s Cup is being sailed on ultra-modern AC72 catamarans using cutting edge technology and reaching some 40 knots of speed with the wind between 17 and 20 knots! Comparison between America’s Cup and sailing as we know it is like comparing Formula One to my first car.
Regatés Imperialés – Corsica’s Main Sailing Regatta
Regatés Imperialés first took place in 2003 and have soon become one of the top sailing events not only in France, but also the world. The yachts include several renowned names in the world of sailing: the Firebird (built in 1937 and renovated in 1992), Moonbeam (built in 1920), Lulu, Mariska, Vortex and many others.
Sailing Festival in Honor of St. Nicholas
As St. Nicholas is knocking on our doors Šibenik is preparing to honor him with a sailing festival. Traditional Šibenik regatta for cruisers in its 14th edition has become a large 3-days event dedicated to the sea, sailing, good seamanship and St. Nicholas as the patron saint of seafarers.
Wave Sailing Center
Wave Sailing Center is an established sailing center in the Croatian town of Šibenik, founded by four friends and experienced sailors. The center has already organized several very successful races, and offers one day and weekend charters aboard their Beneteau Platu25 yachts, as well as an advanced sailing course.