93. MRDUJSKA REGATA "The largest and oldest Croatian regatta"

Name: 93. MRDUJSKA REGATA "The largest and oldest Croatian regatta"
Start: 2024-10-05T11:00:00+02:00
Location: Uvala baluni 9, 21000 Split, Croatia

Schedule

Sat Oct 05 2024 at 11:00 am

UTC+02:00

Location

Uvala baluni 9, 21000 Split, Croatia | Split, SD

Since it is the oldest regatta in the Adriatic and the second largest, winning this race is a special honor. The joy is even greater for the fans when local heroes claim victory.
Mrduja takes place on the first weekend of October, making it a kind of farewell to summer and marking the beginning of the racing season. Many people from Split care less about competing to win and more about participating in this cherished tradition. They celebrate by inviting friends on board, preparing local specialties, and serving the finest wines before, during, and after the race.
However, despite the celebratory nature of the event, winning Mrduja is prestigious for Adriatic sailors, even though the regatta is not particularly demanding in terms of length and course—22 NM from Split, around the islet of Mrduja between the islands of Brač and Šolta, and back to Split. The key to winning the race lies in understanding the racecourse and choosing the right tactic—whether to head towards Šolta or Brač to catch the best wind.