Ozren Blažina · Oz
The planner of the crew: calm, thoughtful and always looking a few steps ahead.
OpaSailing · Our Story
Our story. Since the first tack.
We are Ozren, Ivan and Jasmin. Our friendship began when we were seven years old, sailing Optimists and discovering the sea together. We later raced in different sailing classes and followed our own paths as professional skippers on boats of many sizes across the Adriatic.
As our families grew, we wanted to bring sailing closer to home. We founded OpaSailing to help grow the local sailing community, make the sport more accessible, and share the beauty of Kvarner Bay with visitors from around the world.
Our goal is simple: to welcome newcomers aboard, share what we have learned, and create real sailing experiences with a friendly crew and a genuine connection to the sea.
Meet the team
Ivan Pucić · Puc
Our free spirit: relaxed, adventurous and a reminder to enjoy every moment at sea.
Jasmin Jaklin · Jaz
The steady hand: practical, structured and always keeping the crew together.
Our boat · Feet 30 “Opa”
The Feet 30, designed by Cossutti Yacht Design, is a fun, safe and reliable boat built for both sailing education and racing. The thrill of sailing on this boat is unmatched by typical charter boats.
That said, sailboats of this size with a beautiful, large open cockpit—like ours—typically have minimal cabin space, and Opa is no exception. Standing headroom is seriously limited, and the cabin is mainly used for grabbing gear or accessing the toilet when needed.
Despite its spartan design, nothing essential is missing. You’ll still have a marine toilet, electric fridge, speakers, freshwater shower and sun cover for a comfortable and enjoyable experience at sea. And if the wind dies, our inboard engine is quiet enough to keep the conversation flowing while we motor along.
Other services we offer
Agency services
Want to sail in Croatia or the Mediterranean? We’ll find the right boat for you, along with an experienced skipper and/or hostess to make your trip unforgettable. As experienced skippers, we regularly use charter boats and services ourselves, giving us firsthand insight into the best options available. Thanks to our network of skippers, we know which charters and boats are reliable—and which ones to avoid—so you can have the best possible experience at sea.
Consulting services
Planning to buy a boat or looking for expert advice on sailing, boat manufacturing or related topics? If we can’t assist you directly, we’ll connect you with the right person who can.
Boat maintenance
From polishing and antifouling application to servicing stoppers and winches, fiberglass work and more. We can also make Dyneema splices, soft shackles and other custom rigging solutions.