[14. September]
Diplomatic Regatta is a race in the Adriatic Sea and the only regatta in which members of the Diplomatic Corps are joined on sailing yachts with professional sailors. Above all, it is an event promoting social and sports activities, which enables sailing experts, diplomats, politicians and business people to meet in one place. In a relaxed atmosphere, they can exchange their experiences and opinions, establish business contacts and enjoy demonstrating their sailing skills.
The regatta traditionally takes place in Izola (Slovenia) on the second Saturday in September. With its roots in 2003, when the first Diplomatic Regatta saw participation of 900 people of whom 300 were members of Diplomatic Corps and distinguished people from the business world, year 2013 marks the 11. edition of this unique race. The honorary sponsor of the regatta is Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the Organization Committee of the race consists of members of the Diplomatic Corps, namely the people who gave the race its existence.
On shore various other activities are accompanying the race and the whole happening is covered by numerous media.
2013 also marks the first participation of Esimit Europa 2 at this unique happening in Slovenian waters. The Esimit Europa 2 yacht took the line honours win with Mrs. Sara Stepanjan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia to Slovenia as the diplomatic guest onboard.
Results DIPLOMATIC REGATTA
Position |
Yacht |
Sail Number |
Elapsed time |
1. |
Esimit Europa 2 |
SLO1001 |
56m 20s |
2. |
AQUILA |
AUT 5200 |
1h 17m 19s |
3. |
Veliki VIHARNIK |
SLO 31 |
1h 22m 3s |
4. |
MAGIA NERA |
ITA 44 |
1h 22m 21s |
5. |
MEGAENERGIJA |
SLO 160 |
1h 22m 26s |
6. |
SONIC |
AUT 52 |
1h 22m 49s |
7. |
ALIGATOR 2 |
SRB 11 |
1h 27m 40s |
8. |
ASSILINA |
SLO 878 |
1h 27m 58s |
9. |
SHINING UMAG UMAGO MAXI |
CRO 2007 |
1h 28m 21s |
10. |
SCORPIO |
SLO 424 |
1h 37m 13s |