A tradition of sailing, friendship, and care for the sea in Maslinica, Šolta
On Tuesday, at Martinis Marchi Marina, our award-winning marina often recognized as the
Best Small Marina in Croatia, the jubilee 10th edition of the traditional regatta, Martinis
Marchi Sailing Challenge 2025, took place.
As every year, this unique event organized by Martinis Marchi Marina marked the end of a
successful tourist season with an exciting sailing competition, good music, great company,
and an equally important eco-action of cleaning the Maslinica harbour seabed.
Sailing Challenge and Ecological Mission.
Each year, Martinis Marchi Marina brings together representatives of leading Croatian
charter companies, partners, divers, and sea enthusiasts for this event.
A special focus is placed on the environmental initiative, organized in cooperation with the
long-term partner Trogir Diving Center, which, together with the Martinis Marchi Marina
team and the Basilija Municipal Company, regularly helps at the beginning and end of each
season in the valuable cleanup of the marina and Maslinica seabed.
This year, alongside the sailing yachts, beautiful traditional wooden boats, GAJETE, also
joined the challenge, adding a special Dalmatian charm to the event.
Rules, Atmosphere & Winners
At the start, 14 sailing yachts and 6 gajetas gathered.
According to the race rules, each crew could compete with one yacht between 40 and 55
feet, with 5 to 7 crew members (at least two of the same gender). Only charter sailing yachts
were allowed, using the mainsail and jib.
Under a bright, almost summer sky, the fleet set sail around the small islands of Šolta. After
two hours of exciting sailing, victory went to team Q-MARE, skippered by Zoran Lazić on
yacht X 50.
Among the traditional boats, the winner was Veli Gira (JL62) helmed by Jure Gabelić.
Martinis Marchi Sailing Challenge 2025 Results
Sailing yachts:
- Q MARE (Franko III) – X 50
- ADRIATIC SAILING (Athene) – More 55
- MORE YACHT (Do Re Mi) – Elan 50.1
Traditional boats (Gajetas):
VELI GIRA – JL 62
Special Awards:
- Crew with the most female members: Marina Trogir
- First over the start line: Q MARE
- Most persistent team: Veritas
Fun, Awards & Togetherness
After the regatta, the celebration continued at Martinis Marchi Marina with live music, great
food, and many prizes.
Martinis Marchi Marina rewarded not only the most successful teams but also those that
showed true sportsmanship and team enthusiasm.
The lively atmosphere was kept alive by local klapa Sotto Voce and the Smoje brothers, who
entertained guests with traditional Dalmatian songs late into the night.
A highlight of the evening was the Martinis Marchi Lottery, featuring fantastic prizes: - A one-night stay for two at the Martinis Marchi Heritage Castle
- A dinner at Martinis Marchi Restaurant
- A berth in Martinis Marchi Marina
A Tradition That Connects
As in previous years, the Martinis Marchi Sailing Challenge was not just a sporting event but
a celebration of community, the sea, and local heritage.
It is precisely this authentic blend of sport, music, and good Dalmatian food that makes
Maslinica and Martinis Marchi an unmissable destination for all lovers of the sea, tradition,
and genuine Dalmatian hospitality.
Special Thanks
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our partners for their great collaboration, especially
BWA, Adriatic Services, ASAP, UHY, Azimouthio, Papirus, and many others who joined us
and helped make this event truly memorable.
Sailing Teams
NOA Yachting, ORVAS Yachting, BAN TOURS, NAUTIKA KUFNER, UNDER THE HEAVENS,
MARINA TROGIR, Q-MARE, SUNSAIL, ADRIATIC SAILING, BAVADRIA YACHTING, MORE
YACHT CLUB, SAILING EUROPE CHARTER, VERITAS YACHTING EUROPE GmbH, DALMATIA
CHARTER
Participating Traditional Boats (Gajetas)
VELI GIRA (Jure Gabelić), MARČELINA (Tomo Gabelić), KŠ 231442 (Ivan Milan), NERAK, guc
(Ante Franičević), RO122370 (Ante Glavurtić), VICTORIA (Nenad Mauko)