Triathlon and Adventures in Croatia
Explore and Race Along the Dalmatian Coast
OVERVIEW
Join us in Croatia for a triathlon and adventures on the beautiful Island of Korčula. You’ll swim through crystal clear water, bike the stretch of the island, and finish your race with a run along the pristine coastline as the breeze guides you.
Your adventure will include a taste of the local culture, kayaking and hiking excursions, plenty of Mediterranean food and wine, and an ocean cleanup. This trip is perfect for all skill and experience levels and will offer you the opportunity to challenge yourself while getting to know a new culture.
Our 2019 Trip to Croatia
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Race in the locally organized Marco Polo Challenge Triathlon festival at the 70.3 or Sprint distances
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Explore Korčula and surrounding islands by kayak
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Taste the native wines and local seafood fresh from the Adriatic Sea
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Hiking on Pelješac Peninsula with incredible views of Korčula
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Take in the Mediterranean atmosphere and laid back Dalmatian culture - Po Malo!
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Give back to our island hosts through an ocean cleanup
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All overnight accommodations.
All planned in-country transportation.
All meals planned by Open World Racing and included in the detailed agenda.
All program activities listed in the agenda. Race fees, equipment rentals, and other miscellaneous costs.
ITINERARY
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What's included in the price?All overnight accommodations. There will be an additional $250 charge if you'd like a single occupancy option, "single supplement." All planned in-country transportation. All meals planned by OWR and included in the detailed agenda. All program activities listed in the detailed agenda. Race fees and other miscellaneous costs.
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Are there any discounts?Yes! All military veterans receive 10% off. Sign up for our newsletter here and receive $100 off Only one discount per traveler
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What’s not included in the price?Airfare to and from the arrival port. Meals not listed in the agenda. Personal costs as described in the Terms and Conditions. Travel and health insurance - see FAQ page for possible options. For additional questions, check out our FAQ page or email us.
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What happens if I get hurt on this trip?We will not subject you to excessive risk, but many of the activities we undertake have a certain amount of inherent risk: kayaking, SCUBA diving, cycling, and hiking, to name a few. Because the unforeseen can happen, we will have medical and emergency plans in place before each trip – they will be available to view at your request. In addition, each traveler will be required to purchase a minimum amount of travel and medical evacuation insurance. It is worth noting that travel insurance also covers unexpected delays and cancellations, but please check the below providers or consult your provider for more details. Optional Travel Insurance Providers: · World Nomads - https://www.worldnomads.com/ · Allianz - https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/ · Travel Insurance.com - https://www.travelinsurance.com/
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How atheltic do I need to be to come on this trip?We welcome athletes and adventurers of all types and abilities - we organize trips around races of varying difficulty. And remember, it might be difficult to win a race, but it’s really not too hard to finish one. Our trips are designed to accommodate a wide range of abilities and everyone is part of the team. Whether you are a professional or amateur athlete, adventure racer, charity challenger or physically fit weekend warrior, you are welcome.
ACCOMODATIONS
In Korčula, we will strive to accommodate you in 1 bedroom apartments where possible. At the most, you'll have your own room in a shared apartment with 1-2 other people.
In Dubrovnik, you will have your own room in our favorite cliff-side hotel that reaches down to a calm bay that is perfect for swimming. You can enjoy a cocktail from the cave bar between dips.
YOUR TRIP GUIDE
Andy Riedy
Andy loves to guide adventure-seeking groups on amazing trips. He also loves to race in pretty much any event. He's completed all triathlon distances, a couple marathons, and has recently started enjoying trail races. He is a former U.S. Marine and loves to bring people together through their common love of racing.
Andy loves taking amazing groups to Croatia to explore and challenge themselves. And he gets to race too - not a bad perk!
GEAR LIST
Required
Triathlon Suit and/or
Swimsuit
Goggles
Swim Cap
Running Gear
Hiking Footwear
Personal First Aid Kit
Two Water Bottles
Recommended
Light Jacket
Sandals
Cycling Shoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water Containers
Backpack
Camera
Race Nutrition/Salt Chews
Optional
Dry Bag
Ear plugs
Hiking Poles
Snorkel
Binoculars
REVIEWS OF CROATIA
I took part in the 2018 Korcula trip. It was a blast! Andy put together a trip package that exceeded all my expectations: fresh oysters and fish, vineyard, olive oil tasting, triathlon, community project followed by lunch with locals, boat ride, kayaking.
I'm a pretty experienced traveler but it would have been impossible for me to set up this kind of agenda with the touch of local facilitators as well as all the logistics that go with a triathlon.
I was dreaming of going to Korcula with Andy again this year (before COVID-19 canceled the event). I hope to make it next year, but there are so many other good Open World Racing trips it's hard to choose.
-M Ziemke
