Overview
Mornar Sailing Club in Split grew out of the sailing section of the "Mornar" sports society founded in 1947, and its clubhouse and boat shed were completed in 1954. The club concentrates on dinghy and Olympic-class racing and is known for its sailing school; its sailors won Croatia's first international sailing medal (1993) and the country's first Olympic sailing medal (Rio 2016, Laser). Mornar has hosted many European and world championships, among them the 1998 Optimist Europeans, the 2017 Laser Worlds and the 2016 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship.
- Founded
- 1947
- Federation
- Hrvatski jedriličarski savez
- mornar@jk-mornar.hr
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere MRCC Rijeka – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Mornar regattasregattas run by the club
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1947The "Mornar" sports society is founded in August with a sailing section
- 1950The PBD "Mornar" club is founded and opened to the public
- 1951Building of the clubhouse begins, mostly by members' voluntary work
- 1954The boat shed and the left wing of the clubhouse are completed
- 1955The club hosts the Star class District XVII championship
- 1993Bronze at the Mediterranean Games – Croatia's first international sailing medal
- 2016A club sailor wins Laser silver in Rio – Croatia's first Olympic sailing medal
- 2017The club hosts the Laser world championship
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 43°30.13′ N 16°25.63′ E
43.50216, 16.42715
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school.
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 Mornar Sailing Club founded?
In 1947.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Mornar regattas.