Sinfo_05_2014

The Slovenians are a nation with a mighty, hundred year old maritime heart. This edition of Sinfo is thus dedicated to some of the creators of Slovenian maritime identity. These individuals are active in various fields and through different aspects: in entrepreneurship, science or through artistic expression, manifested in their life stories and challenges. There is also a glimpse into the Slovenian maritime history.

The economical aspect and people with an entrepreneurial spirit are important for any maritime country. Slovenia has a port and its own ships. And it also has promising young people, who still decide for a life at sea.

Slovenians love to visit the coast as it is also geographically located very near to any town or city. While strolling through the streets of Piran, Izola, Strunjan, Portorož, Ankaran and Koper, one always get a uniform impression: they all have a different identity, yet with a diverse history and vibe. Some of these towns are presented in more detail in text and some through the eye of a photo lens. Enjoy reading the articles and viewing the unique photography.

To this day Slovenians maintain a loving and respectful attitude towards maritime cultural heritage – through hobbies, sports and gastronomy. We have thus made an interview with the best Slovenian sailor; we also talked with an aficionado of old boats and visited an old tradition inn.

Still, do not stop just by reading the articles. Go and visit the Slovenian coast and all your doubts will be overcome. You will feel that Slovenia is also a country with a big maritime heart.