At the end of the events series for 2008/2009 at the Segeltreffpunkt, Bruno Hafner showed us his beautiful film about a sailing trip through the archipelago off the Swedish coast around Stockholm. The audience, filling up our premises up to the last seat, despite the sunny day out, was fascinated by the film.

The film awakened again the longing for sailing through beautiful seas, discovering quiet bays, and everything else that is an indelible part of a sailing trip.

During the breaks with a buffet and some Dalmatian wine, our friends had the chance to mingle and ensure us that the Segeltreffpunkt events are not to be missed. We often heard that the Segeltreffpunkt has become an institution in the heart of Graz’s old city.

We would like to thank all our sailing friends who have been regular visitors of the Segeltreffpunkt. Our special thanks goes to all presenters, who prepared their contributions with enthusiasm and care – our successful events are their achievement.

A big THANK YOU to:

• Hannes Kriegl for his presentation on sailing through the canals of the Netherlands;
• Hans Kaiser and his Graz male choir;
• Rudi Frühwirt who has become a part of the Segeltreffpunkt;
• Dr. Helmut Kattner, a doctor and devoted sailor for his presentation on the seasickness;
• Anton Lobinger and the Quotlibet choir;
• Familie Greiter for their presentation on sailing through the Pacific Ocean;
• Bruno Hafner for his presentation on sailing through the Swedish archipelago.

We wish a happy summer to all our sailing friends and look forward to seeing you in our Marina Kastela. Enjoy your sailing trip! If you would like to send us a short description of how your sailing trip went, we would gladly publish it our website.

We will do our best again to arrange for an exciting and varied program for the 2009/2010 event season! We always welcome your ideas, suggestions, and presentation proposals about your nautical experiences. The topics we would like to cover in our event series have no limits!

Everybody is welcome!

Your BavAdria Team
Graz and Kastela 

The famous founder and former owner of Jordan Grand Prix, Eddie Jordan, took over an Elan sailing yacht in the presence of many local and international journalists at an event in Marina Kastela. Jordan plans to take active part in regatta races with his new boat.

The Elan 450 yacht is a masterpiece by designer Rob Humphreys, with special equipment for both racing and personal use.

“I started doing regattas as a boy in the laser class, and I haven’t done it for more than 30 years. Last year I started being more active with sailing again, because I miss regattas. I am now ready for the races in France and Sardinia”, Jordan said.

Even though Jordan will be sailing away to Greece in a couple of days, he plans to often anchor his yacht, which will sail under a Croatian flag, in Marina Kastela.

Marina Kastela is offering a discount of 25% for daily transit berth for yachts up to 20 m.

The discount does not apply to charter boats that carry out a crew change in Marina Kastela.

For more information, please contact the reception staff of Marina Kastela.

The winter sleep is over – it is time to sail away again!

Here the Bavaria 50C, our BATALA, wrapped in the belts of the Travel Lift.

As we say for all sailing boats – calm sea and favorable winds ahead!”

This year Bavadria was represented again with its own stand at the “Boot Tulln” Fair 2009. We are proud to announce that the Fair was a success for Bavadria!

Many old and new friends of Bavadria from around Austria came by our stand. We were happy to welcome and get to know a number of new guests, who will be coming to Marina Kastela for the first time this year. We are looking forward to welcoming them in Kastela!

We hope we managed to spread some Dalmatian flair: starting with our real Dalmatians, Capt. Berket, his son Luka Berket and Danijel to the Dalmatian delicacies such as candied orange peels and almonds and dried figs (homemade by the Berket Family). Our guests also enjoyed a glass of Dalmatian wine, some Livanjski cheese and anchovies marinated in olive oil.

We thank everybody who visited us at the “Boot Tulln” Fair – our regular and new guests and those that would still like to join us! We will keep our promise to continue putting our service to you in the first place!

We are looking forward to seeing all of our guests in our Marina Kastela and wish you all a beautiful summer, calm sea and favorable winds!

Your BavAdria Team