Rijeka once again came alive with the spirit of the sea and sailing as the 27th edition of Fiumanka, the largest sailing event on the Croatian Adriatic, successfully brought together more than 150 crews and approximately one thousand sailors from Croatia and abroad.
The 27th Fiumanka opened on Thursday with the presentation of this year’s partners and event highlights. The sporting side of the event got under way with the Student Fiumanka regatta, while the “Connected by the Sea” exhibition welcomed visitors to the Juraj Klovic Gallery. Guests also had the opportunity to visit the Back to Blu pop-up shop featuring the limited-edition Fiumanka collection. The day concluded with “Island Fiumanka”, which brought crews and visitors together on the water and along the waterfront, creating the distinctive atmosphere that has become a hallmark of Fiumanka.
Friday offered activities for all generations. The Paper Fiumanka once again delighted more than a hundred children from Rijeka, while educational boat rides, a sea-cleaning initiative and a range of sustainability-focused activities highlighted the event’s commitment to the sea and the environment.
The same day also featured the conference “Below the Surface – Conversations on the Future of Seas and Cities”, bringing together experts, researchers, athletes and institutional representatives. The final races of the Student Fiumanka and the Little Fiumanka “Zvonimir Bezic Memorial” further demonstrated the important role sailing plays among younger generations. More
