69 sailors from 13 countries is the number of contestants so far entered in the 7th edition of Split Olympic Sailing Week, an international regatta for the 8 Olympic classes. YC Labud, the organizer, is satisfied with this number which 40 days prior to the start of the races has surpassed the number of entries in previous years at the same time.
This years the SOSW in three classes will be lead by three european Gold medalists from Split's clubs.
Tina Mihelic who last year brought back her second consecutive European gold from Tallinn, Estonia. In doing so she has confirmed her indefectible effort as well as the faith of her club YC Labud that has recognized her qualities before the rest of Europe had a chance to see it as well.

Same location proved to be golden for Tonci Stipanovic from SC Mornar as well. First European gold for Tonci was also the first European gold for Croatia in Laser class thus giving this medal even more severity.
And when it comes to severity Ivan Kljakovic Gaspic, last year European champion in Finn class, can tell us a thing or two. This sailor from SC Zenta has won his second European gold right here in his hometown. The burden one feels when sailing his own waters this time seems to be blown away.
YC Labud, the head organizer of this regatta, along with SC Mornar, SC Zenta and SC Split, the co-organizers,  gave themselves the task of surpassing the bar they set last year. Incentive for doing so came from the numerous praises from various sailors long after the end of the regatta. 


It is no surprise then that the organization on water is going to be led by, to sailors well known, IRO Alen Kustic, and final word on the jury, as already announced, will have Marianne Middelthon who has been on the jury at the last three Olympics.
It seems golden section has sailed into Split's harbor.