Rovinj regatta of traditional boats with lug and latin sail

The Rovinj regatta of traditional boats with lug and lateen sails has been taking place in Rovinj waters in mid-June since 2005. From the start, the goal of the event has been not only to preserve the traditional knowledge and lug sailing techniques, but also the art of lugsail design and painting. A fleet of about 40 boats from the wider Adriatic area will gather for the regatta, especially from Northern Italy, Slovenia, and our Istria and Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. The event program is a creative and artistic celebration of maritime culture and our batana boat, offering an array of activities for all ages.

PROGRAM:

FRIDAY   12:00-17:00 Arrival of vessels and their crews. The vessels will descend into the sea in the area between the pier and the jetty/pier from which depart the boats for the islands of S. Katarina and S. Andrew (before the "Delfin" swimming pool). Mooring of boats on the waterfront (Great pier). 19:00 Greetings to the participants and opening of the event on the Great pier. 19:30-21:30 Viràda in pignàta! Culinary experience with traditional sailing content. Each association will present its homeland and its culinary skills in the most original culinary way. Dishes, which will be prepared in this way, will be offered to visitors. 20:00-23:00 Joint dinner and entertainment program with the group "Viècia Ruveìgno".     SATURDAY   10:00-12:00 Children's workshop "I'm fishing alone!" - in cooperation with the Sports Fishing Club "Meduza" on the Great pier. Painting small sails. Making a cardboard model of a small batana. 11:00-12:00 Greetings from the Rovinj-Rovigno Brass Band for the start of the Regatta (Great pier). 11:30-14:30 Regatta. 20:30 Award ceremony. 21:30 Concert of SAC-KUD "Marco Garbin" from the Community of Italians "Pino Budicin" Rovinj-Rovigno. Night parade of all participants. Presentation of vessels and crews.     SUNDAY   10:00 Start of joint sailing in front of the Great pier to Figarola.