Rovinj regatta of traditional boats with lug and latin sail
The Rovinj regatta of traditional boats with lug and latin sail is an event that has been held in the Rovinj waters since 2006 in the first half of June. The goal of the event from the very beginning has been to preserve the knowledge and skill of sailing with lug and latin sail, as well as the techniques of its construction and especially painting. Thanks to the activities of associations and individuals, including the Ecomuseum Batana, traditional sailing with lug and latin sail along the Croatian coast was included in the Register of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Croatia at the end of 2022.
The regatta brings together around 40 boats from the wider Adriatic region, especially northern Italy, Slovenia and Istria and Primorje-Gorski Kotar counties. The accompanying program intended for all generations celebrates maritime culture in a creative way, including related artistic expressions, thus marking the identity value, boats, batanas for the residents of Rovinj and all lovers of maritime heritage.
PROGRAM:
WEDNESDAY 11/6/2025
8:30-11:00 In front of the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo BatanaProgram: "Peîci marinèri" - Little sailorsWorkshop: Painting the sail of the oldest Rovinj batana RisortaHost: Alvise Benussi
THURSDAY 12/6/2025
8:30-11:00 In front of the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo BatanaProgram: "Peîci marinièri" - Little sailorsWorkshop: Mariner\'s knotsHost: Ornella Godena
11:30-13:30 Rovinj waters / Logger NerezinacProgram: "Peîci marinièri" - Little sailorsRide for the youngest on the logger Nerezinac with expert guidance by Jurica Gašpar and presentation of the St. John\'s lighthouseHost: Jurica Gašpar
19:00-21:30 Rovinj waters / Logger NerezinacRide for adults on the logger Nerezinac with expert guidance by Jurica Gašpar and presentation of the St. John\'s lighthouseHost: Jurica Gašpar
FRIDAY 13/6/2025
9:00-15:00 End of the Great PierExpert visit, for all interested, to the Lošinj logger Nerezinac, an interpretative sailing center of the maritime heritage of the island of Lošinj - an open-air museumHosts: The crew of the logger Nerezinac
12:00-17:00 Great PierArrival of the vessels and their crews
17:00-19:00 Youth Center Dino ŠkrapićRoundtable: "Sails of the Mediterranean: International Heritage Dialogues"Traditional sailing is more than a way of sailing - it is a living heritage, made up of knowledge, skills, a common lexicon, customs and a deep respect for the sea. It is the sea and the skills and values associated with it that have connected Croatia with communities across the Mediterranean for millennia.Host: Tamara Nikolić Đerić
17:00-19:00 Youth Center Dino ŠkrapićProgram: "Peîci marinièri" - Little sailorsWorkshops: My first batana and a small sailHost: Ornella Godena
Workshop: With a compass through the wind roseHost: Ana Kvaranta
19:00 In front of the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo BatanaGreetings to participants and opening of the event with raising the mainsail on the oldest Rovinj batana Risorta
19:30-21:30 Great pierProgram: "Viràda in pignàta!" - Virada in the pot!Each invited association will present its region in the most original culinary way. Each participant will have a stand where they will present their culinary skills. The Regatta organizers will provide support in logistics and procurement of basic supplies. The dishes prepared in this way will be offered to visitors that evening, free of charge.
20:00-23:00 Great pierJoint dinner and entertainment program with the group Viècia Ruveîgno
SATURDAY 14/6/2025
10:00-12:00 Great pierProgram: "Peîci marinièri" - Little sailorsChildren\'s workshop "I fish alone" - in collaboration with the Sports Fishing Club Meduza on the Great pierHosts: Members of the Sports Fishing Club Meduza
Workshop: "I get to know and draw the sails and boats of the Regatta" - Making drawings in the wonderfully blue cyanotype techniqueLeader: Ana KvarantaWorkshop: Sailing on the smallest batana "Peîcia!" - Demonstration of the art of sailing with a mainsail on the smallest batana "Peîcia"Host: Eufemia Benussi Krelja
11:00-12:00 Great pierGreetings by the Rovinj-Rovigno Brass Band for the start of the Regatta
11:30 Great pierStart of the regatta
14:30 Great pierEnd of the regatta
17:00-19:00Exhibition: Small boats and big stories - presentation of ship models and modelers of Croatia and Italy
19:30-22:30 Great pierProgram: "Udùri da cà∫a" - Smells of homeMeeting with local producers: A unique opportunity to meet local producers and their stories. This is an event designed to bring local producers closer to the audience by offering the opportunity to discover the faces, passions and stories behind the products of our region. An authentic moment of encounter, through culture, taste and tradition.
19:30 Great pierShared dinner and socializing
20:30 Great pierAward ceremony for regatta winners and workshop participants
21:30 Great pierConcert on the logger Nerezinac by SAC-KUD Marco Garbin from the Italian Community Pino Budicin Rovinj-RovignoNight parade of all participants / Presentation of vessels and crews
SUNDAY 15/6/2025
10:00-11:00Start of joint sailing in front of the Great Pier to the port of S. Pelagio
12:00-14:00Joint lunch and socializing in the port of S. Pelagio
14:30-15:00Return of the boats
15:30-16:30Removal of the boats
17:00 Great PierDeparture of the boats and closing of the event / Lowering of the sail of the batana Risorta
