Festival LOSINAVA - Sailing the world for centuries is dedicated to the rich maritime and shipbuilding tradition of the island of Lošinj.
During this Festival, everyone interested will get an insight into the rich maritime heritage of Lošinj, history will be revived while sticking to the historical facts, and Lošinj will be promoted through tourism and marketing activities as the destination of the "revived maritime history" hitherto unknown to the wider public.

PROGRAMME:
Friday, 5 September
21st Bottlenose Dolphin International Water Polo Tournament (Dobri dupin), Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
2nd Historical Exhibition: Po svjetskim morima (Across the World Seas) – Opening, Mali Lošinj, Fritzi Palace
“Dinner with a Fisherman” – Fishermen’s Night, Mali Lošinj, Sv. Martin, at 6 p.m.
Saturday, 6 September
Opening of LOSINAVA Festival – Parade of the Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra and Lošinj Majorettes, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 10 a.m.
13th Lošinj Pasara Rowing Boat Regatta, Mali Lošinj, port, at 10:30 a.m.
5th Veli Lošinj Wooden Barrel Regatta, Veli Lošinj, port, at 5 p.m.
21st Bottlenose Dolphin International Water Polo Tournament (Dobri dupin), Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
Little school of net weaving, Veli Lošinj, port, at 7 p.m.
Observation of the sky and celestial bodies, Astronomical Society Leo Brenner, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 9 p.m.
Klapa Intrade – a concert & a DJ with local food offer, Veli Lošinj, port, at 9 p.m.
Sunday, 7 September
21st Bottlenose Dolphin International Water Polo Tournament (Dobri dupin), Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
“Kaplan” Choir – a concert, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 8 p.m.
Monday, 8 September
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 9 September
"Crtice usmene predaje o Lošinju" (Snippets of Oral Traditions from Lošinj) – a lecture by Dr Vedran Vukotić, Mali Lošinj, Museum of Apoxyomenos, at 7 p.m.
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 September
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Friday, 11 September
“Venice in Lošinj with Burano and Murano” – Presentation of Venetian products, Mali Lošinj, port
“Venice in Lošinj” – Gondola rides, Mali Lošinj, Priko – Riva lošinjskih kapetana, from 9 a.m. to noon & 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"Addio – Farewell to the Captain" – Scenic re-enactment of sailors’ departure, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay – Chapel of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Magic Guitars Sunset – a live performance, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay – Addio sculpture, at 7 p.m.
Friday, 12 September
“Venice in Lošinj with Burano and Murano”– Presentation of Venetian products, Mali Lošinj, port
“Venice in Lošinj” – Gondola rides, Mali Lošinj, Priko – Riva lošinjskih kapetana, from 9 a.m. to noon & and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
5th Plejade International Women’s Water Polo Tournament, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
Serrenisimo Choir – a concert, Mali Lošinj, Nerezinac lugger, at 7 p.m.
8th Traditional Sailboat Night Regatta, Mali Lošinj, port, at 7:30 p.m.
Observation of the sky and celestial bodies, Astronomical Society Leo Brenner, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 8 p.m.
Klapa Čikat– a concert, Mali Lošinj, port, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, 13 September
Observation of the sky and celestial bodies, Astronomical Society Leo Brenner, Mali Lošinj, in front of the Museum of Apoxyomenos, at 10 a.m.
“Venice in Lošinj with Burano and Murano”– Presentation of Venetian products, Mali Lošinj, port
“Venice in Lošinj” – Gondola rides, Mali Lošinj, Priko – Riva lošinjskih kapetana, from 9 a.m. to noon & and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
43rd Lošinj Regatta – Lošinj Olympians Regatta; Navigation Regatta and Windward Leeward Regatta, Lošinj Island and Mali Lošinj port, at 11 a.m.
5th Plejade International Women’s Water Polo Tournament, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
"Coro Serrenisimo" Choir – a parade, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 11 a.m.
Maritime Evening – Performances by folk ensembles, bands, a cappella music groups, wind orchestra, and demonstration of traditional maritime crafts and trades – Little school of net weaving, local Lošinj products, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 7 p.m.
Mišo Kovač Tribute Band "Mišomanija" – a concert, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske, at 9 p.m.
Sunday, 14 September
43rd Lošinj Regatta – Lošinj Olympians Regatta; Navigation Regatta and Windward Leeward Regatta, Lošinj Island and Mali Lošinj port, at 11 a.m.
“Venice in Lošinj” – Gondola rides, Mali Lošinj, Priko – Riva lošinjskih kapetana, from 9 a.m. to noon & and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“Venice in Lošinj with Burano and Murano”– Presentation of Venetian products, Mali Lošinj, port
5th Plejade International Women’s Water Polo Tournament, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
Monday, 15 September
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 16 September
“Povijest tunera u Ustrinama“(History of Tuneras, Tuna Lookouts, in Ustrine) – a lecture by Captain Ivo Saganić, Ustrine, Braščina Public Cultural Centre at 7 p.m.
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 17 September
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Friday, 18 September
"Losinava" Exhibition, Mali Lošinj, Cvrčak Kindergarten, at 10 a.m.
"Addio – Farewell to the Captain" – Scenic re-enactment of sailors’ departure, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay– Chapel of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Sail – Sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana, at 6 p.m.
Magic Guitars Sunset – a live performance, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay – Addio sculpture, at 7 p.m.
Friday, 19 September
Open Day at Ambroz Haračić Secondary School – Museum of Maritime Heritage, Mali Lošinj
Sevnica Brass Band – a parade, Nerezine, Trg Studenac, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, 20 September
49th Nerezine Traditional Sailboat Regatta, Nerezine, port, at noon
Demonstration of traditional maritime crafts and a boat exhibition – Little school of net weaving, local Lošinj products, Nerezine, Trg Studenac, at 6 p.m.
Observation of the sky and celestial bodies, Astronomical Society Leo Brenner, Nerezine, Trg Studenac, at 9 p.m.
A strana Band – a concert, Nerezine, Trg Studenac, at 9 p.m.
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WORKSHOPS:
6-20 September
Educational sailing for children – Jugo Sailing Club, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
6-11 September
Sailing Theory Basics
11-13 September
Sailing Knots Workshop
12-15 September
Boat Hull Basics
2-16 September
Sea Sailing Practice
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DURING THE FESTIVAL, ENJOY THE Taste of Vitality GASTRO DELICACIES AT LOŠINJ RESTAURANTS.
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“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”