Jedriličarski klub Šibenik
Jedriličarski klub Šibenik (JK Šibenik) is a performance-oriented sailing club on the Dalmatian coast near Šibenik, Croatia. Its sports facilities are located at Kamp Jasenovo in Žaborić, with direct access to the Šibenik archipelago and year-round sailing conditions. The club trains juniors and adults, organises international regattas such as the Croatian Trophy Challenge, and fields national-team sailors in several classes. It is known for results in Optimist, 420 and ILCA 7 as well as for its youth and sailing school at Camp Maris Oasis.
History
Jedriličarski klub Šibenik is an active sailing club in the Šibenik region and has established itself as one of Croatia’s most successful youth sailing collectives. Its sports facilities are at Kamp Jasenovo in Žaborić, with direct access to the Šibenik archipelago. The club systematically develops youth programmes and trains sailors from Optimist through 420 to the Olympic single-handed ILCA 7. In 2026 JK Šibenik had national-team sailors in all age categories: Jakov Blinja qualified for the Optimist World Championship in Tangier and reached the gold fleet as the only Croatian; junior 420 representatives and senior Milan Vujasinović (ILCA 7) added to the record. The club regularly hosts international events, including the Croatian Trophy Challenge for Formula 18 catamarans with crews from several countries. Members also compete in regional and national regattas such as the Vegina Spring Regatta, the Zlarin cruiser regatta and the humanitarian Lions Regatta. President Simon Triva and his crew won the 27th Lions Regatta in Sukošan in 2026. The club also runs a children’s sailing school at Camp Maris Oasis and cooperates closely with neighbouring clubs such as JK Spužvar.
Information
Facilities
Sports facility at Kamp Jasenovo, Žaborić; club rooms at Jasenova ulica 123; sailing school at Camp Maris Oasis; use of the Šibenik archipelago waters
Activities
Junior and adult sailing, Optimist and 420 training, regatta participation, organisation of the Croatian Trophy Challenge, children’s sailing school, international competition preparation
Youth section
Active youth section with Optimist and 420 training, national-team sailors and a summer sailing school for children aged 7 to 13