# Maraton lađa na Neretvi rowing competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maraton-laa-na-neretvi-rowing-competition
> Updated: 2026-08-09T06:25:50.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

The 29th Maraton lađa na Neretvi, a traditional rowing competition in Croatia, concluded with various results across its categories. In the women's race, the Udruga lađarica Sisak secured its fifth consecutive victory despite an early collision penalty.

In the men's category, the 22.5-kilometer race from Metković to Ploče ended in a tie for first place between the Crni put and Gusari Komin crews. The teams chose to cross the finish line together to emphasize sportsmanship and mutual respect. The competition featured 31 male crews and over 500 rowers using indigenous wooden boats.

The event, which serves as a significant cultural and tourist attraction for the Neretva Valley, was attended by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and several ministers. During the festivities, officials discussed regional infrastructure projects, including motorway investments and the construction of a dam on the Neretva to protect the river's fauna and agriculture from seawater intrusion.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Neretva Boat Marathon ends in shared victory for Crni put and Gusari Komin

Crni put and Gusari Komin shared first place in the 29th Neretva Boat Marathon, a traditional 22.5km rowing race in Croatia attended by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neretva-boat-marathon-concludes-with-tie-for-first-place

### 2026-08-07: Maraton lađa na Neretvi: Traditional rowing race concludes in Croatia

The 29th Maraton lađa na Neretvi concluded with Sisak's women's crew winning for the fifth consecutive time and 31 male crews competing in a traditional rowing race from Metković to Ploče.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sisak-rowing-club-wins-fifth-consecutive-neretva-marathon

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