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HOMO NA JIDRA 2026 – EVENT PROGRAMME

From 28 August to 6 September 2026, Malinska will once again come alive with the spirit of the sea, tradition and maritime heritage. The Homo na jidra 2026 festival offers a rich, multi-day programme featuring regattas of traditional boats and sailing cruisers, workshops in maritime and boatbuilding skills, exhibitions, lectures, recreational sailing events, as well as evening festivities and live music.

Special emphasis is placed on the preservation and presentation of local maritime traditions, with activities and events for all generations.

FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST

19:00 – Opening of “Homo na jidra” 2026; “Exhibition of Knots”, Damir Višić
DUBoak Maritime Heritage Interpretation Centre

20:00–21:00 – “The Art of Knots” – seamanship skills workshop
Ivana Klobučarića Square

SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST

10:00 – Opening of the 28th Dubašnica Cup – sailing cruiser regatta

20:00 – Fishermen’s Festival with a live performance by Aurora Band
Ivana Klobučarića Square

SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST

15:00 – Conclusion of the 28th Dubašnica Cup – sailing cruiser regatta
Ivana Klobučarića Square

MONDAY, 31 AUGUST

16:00 – Viareggio tartana “Tartana” – recreational sailing
Malinska waters

20:00 – ŠRD Lastavica – ceremonial session marking the association’s 70th anniversary
DUBoak Maritime Heritage Interpretation Centre

TUESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER

19:00 – Boatbuilding skills workshop – Franko Kraljić
19:00 – Rope-making workshop – Željko Skomeršić
19:00 – Traditional brk and pajeta weaving workshop – Ivan Longin
19:00 – Wooden boat rowing workshop – Ivo Bogović

Ivana Klobučarića Square

WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER

10:00–12:00 – Rope-making workshop for children – Ivan Longin
Ivana Klobučarića Square

16:00 – Viareggio tartana “Tartana” – recreational sailing
Malinska waters

20:00 – Anton Grego: “The Life of an Olympian” – lecture
DUBoak Maritime Heritage Interpretation Centre

THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER

18:00–22:00 – “Masters of Brudet” – traditional fish stew cooking competition, with a live performance by Trio Crikvenica

19:00–20:00 – Fish-salting workshop

Ivana Klobučarića Square

FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER

17:00–19:00 – Traditional Boat Showcase
Port, Porat

19:00–20:00 – “From Port to Port” – recreational sailing with traditional boats
Malinska waters

19:00–00:00 – Evening festival with food and drinks and a live performance by Klapa Intriga
Croatian Defenders’ Square

20:00–21:00 – “Dance Under the Stars” – evening recreational sailing in the harbour

SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER

10:00–12:00 – Traditional Boat Showcase
Port, Malinska

12:00–16:00 – Start of the traditional boat regatta – Nikola Jurić Memorial
Malinska harbour and surrounding waters

19:00 – Announcement of results and awards ceremony
Ivana Klobučarića Square

19:30 – Evening festival with food and drinks – live performances by Marko Škugor & Band and Dellboys Band
Croatian Defenders’ Square

SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER

11:00–14:00 – “Roses of the Sea”, the first regatta of traditional boats with all-female crews in the Adriatic
Malinska, harbour and surrounding waters
14:00 – End of the regatta, followed by a gathering and awards ceremony on the rooftop of the DUBoak Maritime Heritage Interpretation Centre, featuring DJ ANA ANTONOVA
Ivan Klobučarić Square
16:00–18:00 – Hauling the boats out of the water (crane / Krk County Port Authority, Malinska Branch)