Labud Sailing Club, Split – regattas, sailing school and history

Overview

Labud Sailing Club is the oldest sailing club in Split, founded in 1924, with roots in a schoolboys' sailing society of 1919. Its harbour lies in Baluni cove below the Sustipan peninsula, with a slipway and a travel lift up to 25 t, boat sheds and a clubhouse. In 1927 Labud started the Mrduja regatta, one of the oldest regattas in this part of Europe, and it also runs the Vis, Komiža and Paiška regattas plus club and national events. Its sailing school takes children from their very first sail.

Founded: 1924
Federation: Hrvatski jedriličarski savez
Phone: +385 21 398 583
Registry code: 56268273875

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Regattas and series

Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.

Mrduja Regattaautumn cruiser race since 1927, the oldest in this part of Europe
Vis Regattacruiser race to Vis
Komiža Regattacruiser race to Komiža
Paiška regata
Club Swan 36 ACI Sail ChampionshipClub Swan 36 class championship

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Sailing school and courses

History and achievements

1919Schoolboys found a society to promote sailing and call it "Labud"
1924The club officially starts on 11 November; its first regatta, from the town harbour to Meje, had been sailed that August
1927The Mrduja regatta is started

Location

Position: 43°30.09′ N 16°25.65′ E
43.50155, 16.42754

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school and Little athletes (youngest group).

Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?

Sea rescue: MRCC Rijeka 195. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.

When was Labud Sailing Club founded?

In 1924.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Mrduja Regatta, Vis Regatta, Komiža Regatta and Paiška regata.