Sailing Week in Punat began with the 39th Croatia Cup

On Sunday, May 25, Sailing Week began in Punat with the traditional 39th Croatia Cup regatta, organised by the Yacht Club Punat. The regatta saw 17 crews at the start line, including 6 from Croatia and 11 from Austria.
The race course stretched across the Kvarnerić area, starting in front of Puntarska draga, passing Kormat and the islet of Galun near Stara Baška, with the finish line in front of the chapel of St. Nicholas. Although the wind was weak, the regatta was dynamic due to constant changes in wind direction and strength. After almost six hours of sailing, 14 boats crossed the finish line.
The yachts were divided into four groups based on length:
  • Group 0: 1. TRINITY+ (fastest yacht), 2. BELLA VITA, 3. DESPERADO
  • Group 2: 1. ROTGIPFLER, 2. VIHOR 1 (Yacht Club Vihor Baška, skipper Igor Barbalić), 3. KODO
  • Group 3: 1. X (Tonči Skoromeršić, YC Plav Krk), 2. JOKER, 3. LEO
  • Group 4: 1. ECHO KRK (YC Plav Krk), 2. ALOHA (YC Malinska)
Once again, Punat proved itself as an excellent host and organiser. Strong support came from Yacht Club Austria, In2TheBlue, the Punat Tourist Board, and the Port Authority of Krk.
The evening concluded with an awards ceremony and a music program open to all locals and visitors.
The regatta week continues with races as part of the Alpe Adria Sailing Week and the J70 Challenge. Punat and the island of Krk remain attractive destinations for sailors and sea lovers from all over Europe.

📸 Ivan Mrljak
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