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Easter regatta in Croatia
March 28 – April 4, 20208 days
- Start and finish
- Hvar, Croatia
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Organizer
About the event
A traditional Easter regatta in Croatia takes place near the island of Hvar. The regatta gathers more than 50 professional crews from around the world every year.
Can beginners without experience participate in the regatta? - Yes, in each team there are enough professionals to teach inexperienced yachtsmen the necessary skills, and beginners are always welcome! On the shore, there will be a lot of surprises from the organizers of the event too. Before the regatta, you will have several days for training in a team under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
The island of Hvar is one of the most picturesque places in Croatia. You will compete surrounded by beautiful landscapes, and in your free time, you will be able to get to know the nature and culture of this place.
Offers and pricing
OrganizerRegattafortuna .
One place in the team
€749per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Additional expenses: Airplane tickets Transfers and taxis. Fuel for the yacht. Food (including for the captain). Visa Health insurance for the regatta.
Taking part with your own boat?
Open event: skippers add their own boat and sell its places here. Staff check every offer before visitors see it.
Itinerary
- Saturday
At 18:00 we’ll meet in the marina of Hvar island, check-in on a yacht, buy food and have dinner in the city.
- Sunday
Safety training Training in the sea. You can spend an evening exploring Hvar island. Hvar is the longest island of the Adriatic. Its length is 68 km, and the area is 600 square kilometers. The capital of the island is the city of Hvar. This is one of the most beautiful places in Croatia. Here you will see lovely medieval towns and numerous bays - the coastline is 250 km long. And in the summer, lavender is incredibly beautiful here.
- Monday
Training in the sea To better prepare for the regatta and qualify for the prizes, we conduct several trainings in the sea, which will allow us to unite as a team.
- Tuesday
Training in the sea Registration for the regatta.
- Wednesday
10:00 - Start of the first race. The first race is the first opportunity to beat your rivals and become winners!
- Thursday
10:00 - Start of the second race. The second race is both easier and harder at the same time. You work as a well-coordinated team, but your rivals have also become better!
- Friday
10:00 - Start of the third race. Award Ceremony. We are sure that you will be among the winners!
- Saturday
Before 9:00 we check out from the yacht and head home. But we do not say goodbye, and we hope to see you at the next regattas!
Location
The regatta will take place in the waters of the island of Hvar - the sunniest and longest island of the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather.
Clothing:
- windbreaker and pants or shorts;
- shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece);
- adjustable hat/cap;
- gloves.
We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind.
Yachting shoes should be:
- light, with non-slip white outsole;
- with the fixed heel;
- with a tightly closed nose.
During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.