The ACI Match race Cup from September 15 to 19, 2009

Split Croatia ACI Match Race

The Adriatic Croatia International Club with the Yacht Club Croatia this year is organising the 23rd annual event, the ACI Match Cup Race. The event is very prestigious and well known. It will be held beneath the Sustipan Park, in the Split aquatorium, from September 15th to 19th, 2009. The city of Split is the cradle of Croatian sailing because of the amazing natural grandstands from where the race can be viewed. The Sustipan Park offers the viewers and the media a special atmosphere for viewing the battle in the sea.
In the ACI Match Cup race, twelve of Croatia’s best steersmen and women will participate. They will exhibit their skills in taming the winds at sea in duels, one on one. In the final part of the race, guest yachtsmen from all over the world will participate in the regatta thus, raising the competitive spirit. The ACI Match Race is very famous and is known under the epithet of a ‘spectacular under sails’ and contributes in a great way to make Split and Croatia a favoured tourist destination. These destinations offer many activities and harbour a natural paradise in the Adriatic. All the top yachtsmen find the regatta to be one of the most well organized match races in the world. These famous personalities from the world of sailing help in popularizing the sport of sailing and prompting all sea enthusiasts to explore the rich cultural and natural heritage through the recreation of sailing along the Croatian coast.