April 4-6, 2025

WORLD YACHTING CHALLENGE 2025

 

ABOUT

This event will be more than just a race—it’s an experience that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the art of sailing. The pristine waters of the Šibenik Archipelago will serve as your playground, where every turn of the helm will take you deeper into an unforgettable journey. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time competitor, this challenge will push your limits, foster camaraderie, and showcase the exhilarating world of competitive yachting.

WHAT  TO EXPECT

Format: A series of thrilling races across the stunning Croatian coastline, designed to test skill, strategy, and endurance.

Vibrant Atmosphere: After each race, unwind at exclusive shore-side events featuring local cuisine, Live bands and DJs create the perfect vibe for an unforgettable evening celebration.

Networking Opportunities: Meet fellow yachting enthusiasts, sponsors, and industry leaders from around the country.

PROGRAM

Friday

  • A festive welcome for all participants with fantastic PIENA sparkling wine
  • Welcome dinner in the Marina Mandalina
  • Presentation of the World Yachting Challenge program
  • MUSIC by DJ
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Saturday

  • Skipper meeting – Sailing instructions
  • The first navigational regatta in Šibenik archipelago
  • Starting line is between Zlarin and Prvić
  • Finish line is on the entrance of the St. Ante Channel
  • After the race, departure to Skradin
  • Sparkling wine by Piena, wine by World Yachting and finger food and bites by WY
  • Dinner at the restaurant in Skradin
  • Announcement of the daily winner of the regatta
  • PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC BAND
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Sunday

  • Skipper meeting
  • 2 Technical races on the Prokljan lake
  • Lunch and announcement of the winners in the restaurant ”Domina” in the Mandalina marina
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ENTRY FEE

The registration fee for the regatta is €250.00 per person and includes:

  • Regatta organization
  • Welcome drink and dinner on Friday
  • Mooring for the vessel at the Marina Mandalina
  • Dinner and gathering on Saturday with an aperitif
  • A special gift branded with the World Yachting Challenge logo
  • Official award ceremony with lunch and prize distribution on Sunday

 

 

 
 BOATS

You don‘t have a boat and you don‘t know where to get one?

WY can offer you a variety of cruiser sail boats ranging from

SUN ODYSSEY 389 for 6 crew members at the price of 412€ to HANSE 508 for 10 crew members for 1000€.

We also offer a variety of catamarans; from BALI CatSpace for 8 crew members for 742€  up to LAGOON 46 for 8 crew members for 1510€.

 Prices for catamarans – DOWNLOAD 
 Prices for sailboats – DOWNLOAD
 
 
 

CATEGORIES AND AWARDS

All boats in both divisions will be divided in the groups according to the length of hull »LOA« – length overall

MONOHULL DIVISION

Group 1 Hanse 508, ELAN 50..

Group 2 ELAN 45.1, Hanse 458, Hanse 460, Bavaria C46

Group 3 Hanse 418, Elan 40, Elan 40.1 Elan 43 

MULTIHULL DIVISION

Group 1 Lagoon 46, Bali 4.6

Group 2 Bali CatSpace, Bali 4.1, Bali 4.2

At least three boats will form their own group.
The race organizer can change the distribution into groups according to the number of sailing boats.

 *OVERALL RESULTS*

Will be calculated by the elapsed time.

PRIZES

Boats will be awarded for the first, second, third place in each group of each division and for the absolute winner – the fastest boat in the regatta.

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Each crew will receive sailing instructions upon registration in our office in the Marina Mandalina.

Regatta consists of 3 races for all groups.

Regatta is valid if at least 1 race is sailed.

LIABILITY

Competitors participate at their own risk.

The organizer does not accept any responsibility for any possible damage or accident done by the competitor, yacht or third person, before or during the regatta.

NOTE

The organizer reserves the right to modify the programme

We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable celebration of regatta fun and camaraderie!

Organizing regatta events

If you prefer the excitement that bring you regatta events, then all care about the organization leave to us.

Skipper training

Skipper qualification confirms that the successful candidate has the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on shorter, coastal cruises during ...

Charter management

Is sum of activities in which we take care about your sailboat and people which are sailing with it.

“World Yachting Charter Challenge
Join us for an exclusive sailing event in the enchanting archipelago of Šibenik.”

Dubravko Budak
CEO
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