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Traditional boats on display in the Hvar Arsenal – models by Luciano Keber

We’re very lucky in Vrboska to have such a thriving community of boat owners, enthusiastically keeping the heritage of the traditional wooden boats alive. Sadly that’s not so everywhere on the Adriatic coast, where generic fibreglass boats are now the norm. So, it’s good to have an exhibition of the next best thing – a…

October 7, 2019 in Boating, Crafts.
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Exploring Istria: the cobbled streets of Rovinj / Rovigno

One of Istria’s most iconic towns is the lovely Rovinj, which we last visited as students many moons ago. In going back, I was a little afraid that the intervening years and busloads of tourists would rub the magic off my carefree happy memories of the place. But as it turned out, Rovinj in September…

October 14, 2018 in Architecture, Beyond, Travel.
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On the Trail of Wooden Boat Building – Vrboska Fishermen’s Museum

Wooden boats are an important part of Dalmatian history, a crucial item for generations of people as a way to put food on the table, and for transport. After all, there would be no islanders if there were no boats. The current exhibition in the Vrboska Fishermen’s Museum provides a fascinating glimpse into a time…

August 29, 2018 in Boating, Island Life.

Days of St Peter in Vrboska – sailing the traditional way

Vrboska has a proud heritage of both fishing and boat-building. Traditional curvy wooden boats, that is, with latin sails. The local Udruga Lantina society hold their annual summer regatta on St Peter’s Day, as they reckon he was a fisherman too! This year was expanded to a two-day event, including a special workshop on boat-design…

July 17, 2018 in Boating, Island Life.

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