Category: edukacija

📍 JK Delfin | May 22, 2026 | 10:00

For everyone who already lives for the sea — and those just about to fall in love with it — we’re opening our doors for “Blue Classroom – Open Day.”

Right here at home, on the pier and inside the club, visitors will get a taste of life with the sea: through sailing, stories, and the rich maritime spirit of Bay of Kotor that we proudly carry forward.

From 10 AM to 2 PM, you’ll be able to watch our sailors in action as they prepare their boats and head out to sea in the Optimist and ILCA classes. The youngest visitors can step into a boat, grab the ropes for the first time, and feel what sailing is all about.

Alongside the presentation of the upcoming Sailing School season, the experience will be enriched with eco talks and film screenings.

Hosting the day are not only our youngest sailors, but also generations of Delfin members — sharing achievements, memories, and the spirit of a club celebrating 75 years of life by the sea.

Special guests include environmental organizations and educational institutions, bringing focus to marine protection and the importance of sailing — not just as a sport, but as a living cultural heritage.

🎬 Film program:
“Vjetar od Boke” and “Tivat – a Town of Good Winds” by Dušan Vuleković — stories of the club and the Festival vjetra, a platform uniting the community around the sea, its values, and the authentic spirit of Tivat and Boka.

And this summer, JK Delfin continues its Sailing School from mid-June to the end of August in Seljanovo — while Blue Classroom gives kids and visitors the chance to feel the vibe, meet the crew, and maybe take their first step into the world of sailing.

Panel I: Integration of Politics, Science and Community in Coastal Management
📍 Municipality of Tivat | May 7, 2026 | 09:00 AM

Following the successful realization of previous editions, the international scientific and professional conference “Boka Bay as a Sustainable Nautical Destination” expands in 2026 into a two-day program held in both Tivat and Kotor. The conference is jointly organized by Sailing Club Delfin, the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor of the University of Montenegro, and the Institute of Marine Biology UCG, with the support of the municipalities of Tivat and Kotor.

Through dialogue between policy, science, and the community, the conference aims to open key discussions on coastal management, protection of the marine environment, and preservation of the cultural landscape of Boka Bay.

The importance of this initiative has also been recognized internationally, with The Ocean Race Europe highlighting the conference on its official website as part of its mission to protect the world’s oceans.

The conference is chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zorica Đurović, Vice Dean for Development and Communications at the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, while the organization of the Tivat session is led by Dr. Slavi Petović, Scientific Advisor at the Institute of Marine Biology.

The first day focuses on integrated coastal zone management models, particularly marine environmental protection and preservation of the coastal cultural landscape.

The international gathering will bring together representatives of relevant national institutions, scientific organizations, and regional experts. The opening lecture will present examples of best practices from Croatia, particularly coastal management in protected areas and balancing development and environmental interests, followed by an open discussion. This segment aims to strengthen cooperation between decision-makers, the scientific community, and local residents, with the goal of creating sustainable, knowledge-based solutions and responsible spatial management.

📍 Pine Waterfront, TIVAT | May 15, 2026 | 08:00

Tivat’s Pine waterfront will once again, for the third year in a row, become a vibrant meeting point with the sea and everything it represents. As part of the Wind Festival, on Friday, May 15, the Sea Skills & Maritime Crafts Fair will take place — a full-day event celebrating tradition, knowledge, and contemporary ways of living by the sea.

The Maritime Crafts Fair brings together sailors, fishermen, divers, artists, and craftsmen, as well as everyone whose work, inspiration, or daily life is connected to the sea. Through an open fair and a dynamic accompanying program, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of sea-related professions — from nets, ropes, and boat engines, to both modern and traditional crafts that shape Tivat’s identity as a town deeply oriented toward the sea.

The fair segment begins in the morning and runs throughout the day, featuring exhibitors with sales, educational, and promotional content. In cooperation with the Tivat Business Info Center, special attention is given to the development of the craft sector and strengthening the local economy, through the presentation of small and medium-sized enterprises and their products and services.

Alongside the fair, a rich program for all generations will take place. The day begins with authentic demonstrations of fishing activities, such as net hauling and pier fishing competitions. The youngest visitors can enjoy performances, creative workshops, and entertainment, while all guests can take part in “Sea Games,” artistic activities, and musical content throughout the day.

In the afternoon and evening, the program is further enriched with a gastro segment and the educational program “Sea Topics Without Dilemma,” which also carries a humanitarian aspect, along with live music performances and a DJ program.

The event is organized by the Tivat Business Info Center, in partnership with the Tivat Tourist Organization, while the concept and execution are led by Tamara Krstović. The Maritime Crafts Fair represents a blend of tradition, knowledge, and community spirit, affirming the sea as an endless source of identity, inspiration, and development for the local community.

📍 Gornja Lastva, TIVAT | May 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM

A Conversation on a Landscape Between Protection and Pressure

Sailing Club Delfin, in cooperation with the Cultural and Heritage Association Napredak Gornja Lastva, is organizing a public discussion titled “Defending Vrmac and the Final Days,” to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7 PM, at the Josip Marković Cultural Centre in Gornja Lastva.

The discussion will be moderated by journalist and civic activist Brano Mandić. The panel will feature experts who have spent years researching and advocating for the protection of the Vrmac area:

• Željko Starčević, mountaineer, archaeologist, and speleologist (Agency for the Protection and Development of Orjen)
• Aleksandra Kapetanović, conservation architect (Centre for Sustainable Spatial Development Expeditio Kotor)
• Dr. Miloš Petričević, archaeologist (Public Institution “Museums” Kotor)

Vrmac is an area of exceptional natural and cultural value, administratively divided between the municipalities of Kotor and Tivat. A Protection Study has already been prepared as the basis for declaring a Nature Park, and a public consultation has been conducted. Yet formal protection is still pending — despite the fact that, as experts point out, what is missing most of all is political will.

In the meantime, pressures are growing stronger, particularly those related to construction. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the Kotor side of Vrmac lies within the UNESCO-protected area of Kotor, while the Tivat side falls within its buffer zone. The discussion will also address recent amendments to the Law on the Kotor Area, which more precisely define obligations related to spatial protection.

This is an opportunity to remind the public of Vrmac’s values — its rich natural heritage, archaeological sites, fortification legacy, and landscape integrity — while opening an honest conversation about the challenges and responsibilities of institutions and the community. Free shuttle van transport will be provided for all interested visitors, from Tivat town centre to Gornja Lastva. After the discussion, participants and guests will be welcomed to a special gastro experience “Heritage in the Pot,” along with a fitting music program in the spirit of Gornja Lastva’s atmosphere and tradition.

Panel II: UNESCO and the Future of Cruising in the Bay
📍 Slavjanska Reading Room, Dobrota, KOTOR | May 8, 2026 | 09:00 AM

Following the successful realization of previous editions, the international scientific and professional conference “Boka Bay as a Sustainable Nautical Destination” expands in 2026 into a two-day program held in both Tivat and Kotor. The conference is jointly organized by Sailing Club Delfin, the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor of the University of Montenegro, and the Institute of Marine Biology UCG, with the support of the municipalities of Tivat and Kotor.

Through dialogue between policy, science, and the community, the conference aims to open key discussions on coastal management, protection of the marine environment, and preservation of the cultural landscape of Boka Bay.

The importance of this initiative has also been recognized internationally, with The Ocean Race Europe highlighting the conference on its official website as part of its mission to protect the world’s oceans.

The conference is chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zorica Đurović, Vice Dean for Development and Communications at the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, while the organization of the Tivat session is led by Dr. Slavi Petović, Scientific Advisor at the Institute of Marine Biology.

The Kotor segment of the conference focuses on sustainable regulation of cruise tourism within the context of UNESCO protection of Kotor and Boka Bay. The panel discussion will gather representatives of port authorities, government institutions, experts in maritime safety and protected area management, as well as international guests with experience in regulating navigation in protected zones.

The goal of the conference is to contribute, through open and well-argued dialogue, to defining future guidelines that simultaneously protect the outstanding universal value of the area while enabling responsible use of its development potential.