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Sails on the lake Balton

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A unique bilingual photo album about sailing life on Lake Balaton. Classic boats, modern catamarans, and the unforgettable moments of the Blue Ribbon Regatta captured in one volume.

19,990 HUF (approx. 50 EUR)

The Legends of Lake Balaton in One Book

Balatoni Vitorlák 2004–2024 is the first Hungarian bilingual (Hungarian–English) sailing coffee table book – a large-format, hardcover, 304-page photo album that captures two decades of sailing life on Lake Balaton. Created not only for sailors but for everyone who wishes to discover the beauty and legendary world of Lake Balaton.

What will you find inside?

  • 20 years of sailing regattas on Lake Balaton – from classic boats (Kishamis, Nemere II, Lillafüred, Rabonbán) to modern carbon catamarans (Fifty-Fifty, RSM, Racing Django).

  • The Chronicle of the Blue Ribbon Regatta – thrills, winners, and heroes of Europe’s longest around-the-lake sailing race.

  • Stories of charismatic captains – legendary personalities and defining moments.

  • Breathtaking photography – capturing the unique spirit of sailing life on Lake Balaton.

The Seasons of Balaton on the Pages

This volume is not only about racing: it also serves as a visual travel guide, leading you through the changing faces of the lake.

  • Spring – awakening nature, capricious storms, rainbow sunsets.

  • Summer – festivals, sunshine, vibrant life, and the celebration of the Blue Ribbon Regatta.

  • Autumn – golden foliage, Indian summer, and prestigious regattas.

  • Winter – the quietest, most magical face of Balaton, with ice sailing and profound tranquility.

Why is it special?

Balatoni Vitorlák is more than a book: it is at once a chronicle, a travel guide, and a photo album. Through personal stories and exceptional images, it tells the past and present of Balaton sailing while bringing the lake’s four seasons to life.

This book is not only a must-have for sailing enthusiasts but also a heartfelt gift for all Balaton lovers.

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A book where Lake Balaton lives on forever.

A captivating bilingual photo album showcasing the sailing life of Lake Balaton. From classic yachts to modern catamarans, and the unforgettable moments of the Blue Ribbon Regatta – all brought together in one stunning volume.

19,990 HUF (approx. 50 EUR)

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