The feeling of endless freedom. Just the right breeze to propel us forward. The endless blue of the sea and stopovers along the most picturesque parts of the coast. Are you in love with sailing, too? In Slovenia, especially on the coast, we certainly are. Even though our sea and coastline are not large, we have top sailors, we have popular regattas and we have opportunities for you to sail with the wind. There are several marinas along the coast where you can stop and visit charming coastal towns. We also have experiences that will introduce you to the Slovenian marine world. So, what are you waiting for, let's go with the wind along the Slovenian coast.
On the Slovenian coast, you can find large or small marinas where you can moor your sailing boat and explore the coast.
Even if you don't own a sailing boat or aren't the most skilled sailor, you can still go sailing along the Slovenian coast. There are several places where you can rent a boat with a skipper, or maybe a sailing trip will encourage you to learn sailing yourself.
Slovenia is above all a land of crystal-clear freshwater. Rivers and lakes provide a training ground for a variety of water experiences, from purely adrenaline-filled adventures to tranquil relaxation. A range of active experiences also await you along the sea coast.
The SSL Gold Cup is a unique world championship of the best 56 member countries of the world sailing organisation, competing for the title of the best in the world. The use of technology ensures a level playing field, so that victory is decided solely by the individuals and their consistency within the crew. The initiative for the competition came in 2012 from Olympic athletes. Since 2017, the SSL Cup has also been recognised as a Special Event by the World Sailing Organisation.
In 2022, the SSL Gold Cup will also feature for the first time a Slovenian crew, Krpani 1860, made up of Olympic medal winners, and multiple World and European champions. The 10-member crew includes the winner of three Olympic medals Vasilij Žbogar, three-time world champions in the RC44 class Tomaž Čopi and Mitja Margon, excellent women sailors Veronika Macarol and Tina Mrak, and former rower Jani Klemenčič, who as part of the crew of four secured one of the first two Olympic medals won by the newly independent Slovenia. By winning the qualification regatta in Switzerland, the Slovenian crew qualified for the final regatta for the first time.
Barcolana, named after the former Slovenian fishing village of Barkovlje, is a traditional autumn international regatta that attracts many boats every year on the second Sunday in October. Did you know that with 2,689 boats participating in 2018, Barcolana set a world record for participation in an international group-start regatta? A regatta that also takes place along the Slovenian coast and in which Slovenians also participate is certainly a feast for the eyes. All boats of at least 6 metres in length can take part. This gives amateur sailors a great opportunity to appear on the start line together with professionals in larger boats.
Slovenia's 43 kilometres of coastline offer many picturesque spots that are worth seeing from the sea. It is especially worth stopping to visit the coastal towns, which reflect history and tradition as well as offer a modern, vibrant pulse.
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