UVODNIK / INTRODUCTION

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UVODNIK

INTRODUCTION

U antička vremena ljudi su vjerovali da je more kraj svijeta. Danas, ljubitelji mora poput nas u ACI-ju znaju kako sva naša otkrića, svi naši izazovi i sve naše vizije – počinju i završavaju s morem. Biti vizionar je sposobnost viđenja mogućnosti koje nitko drugi ne vidi, razmišljanja izvan okvira te posjedovanja hrabrosti za stvaranje inovativnih ideja, trendova ili koncepata ispred svog vremena. More, kao izvor vječne inspiracije, duboko je utkano u ACI-jev DNA i pomaže nam u stvaranju novih vrijednosti i projekata koji će obilježiti budućnost nautike na Jadranu. Upravo je vizija bila nit vodilja u kreiranju projekta ACI marine Rijeka, najveće investicije u povijesti hrvatske nautičke industrije, koja će uz partnerstvo ACI-ja i GITONE-a ponuditi najvišu razinu kvalitete usluge, ne samo za nautičare, već za sve građane, i to u samom centru ovog prekrasnog hrvatskog grada. Vjerujemo kako će elitna marina s 5 sidara Rijeci podariti novu kreativnu energiju i uvrstiti Kvarner na kartu prestižnih svjetskih jahting destinacija. Naš magazin kao rezultat ostvarene vizije od prije četiri godine donosi inspirativne priče osoba koje su svojim idejama, projektima, razmišljanjima i proizvodima pomogli da ova planeta postane bolje mjesto za život. Jedan od njih je i First, Different, Unique Jean-Claude Biver, genijalac koji je potpuno promijenio pravila igre u industriji satova i transformirao švicarske urarske gigante kao što su Omega, Blancpain i Hublot. Veliko zadovoljstvo je bilo razgovarati s jednom od najprepoznatljivijih persona svjetske nautike potpredsjednikom Nautor's Swana Enricom Chieffijem koji je s nama podijelio svoja razmišljanja o hedonizmu mora i sjajnim brodovima koji pomiču granice dizajna i moderne tehnologije. Novo izdanje ACI No. 1 na četiri jezika također donosi razgovore sa svjetski priznatim umjetnikom Mirkom Ilićem, članom Košarkaške kuće slavnih Tonijem Kukočem, svjetskim prvakom u reliju Sébastienom Ogierom te legendarnim dizajnerom bolida Formule 1 - Gordonom Murrayem, kao i brojne druge zanimljive sugovornike i teme te kompletan katalog svih naših marina. Na kraju, veliko hvala svima koji su sudjelovali u ovogodišnjem izdanju magazina. Njihovo povjerenje, znanje, vještina i strast te ljubav prema moru i nautici bili su presudni u ostvarenju izvrsnih rezultata u skladu s renomeom i vizijom ACI-ja. Svim našim gostima i nautičarima na Jadranu želimo dobro more i sadržajnu plovidbu.

Jer ploviti se mora, ali sigurno!

Kristijan Pavić, predsjednik Uprave Adriatic Croatia International Club d.d. In ancient times, people believed that the sea was the end of the world. Today, sea lovers like us at ACI know that all our discoveries, all our challenges and all our visions begin and end with the sea. Being a visionary means having the ability to see opportunities that no one else sees, to think outside the box, and to have the courage to come up with innovative ideas, trends or concepts ahead of one’s time. The sea, a source of eternal inspiration, is an integral part of ACI's DNA and helps us create new values and conceive projects that will mark the future of boating on the Adriatic. Having a vision was the guiding principle in planning the ACI Marina Rijeka project, the largest investment in the history of the Croatian boating industry, which, carried out in partnership between ACI and GITONE, will offer the highest quality of service not only for boaters but for all residents in the very centre of this beautiful Croatian city. We believe that this exclusive marina with a 5-anchor rating will breathe new creative energy into Rijeka and put Kvarner on the map of prestigious world yachting destinations. The result of a vision developed four years ago and turned to reality, our magazine presents inspiring stories of people who have used their ideas, projects, thoughts and products to help make this planet a better place to live in. One of them is First, Different, Unique Jean-Claude Biver, a genius who has completely changed the rules of the game in the watch industry and transformed Swiss watchmaking giants such as Omega, Blancpain and Hublot. It has been a great pleasure to talk to one of the most distinctive persons in the world’s boating industry, Enrico Chieffi, the Vice President of Nautor's Swan, who shared his thoughts on the hedonism of the sea and great ships that push the boundaries of design and modern technology. The new edition of ACI No. 1 in four languages also brings interviews with the world-renowned artist Mirko Ilić, a Basketball Hall of Fame member Toni Kukoč, the world rally champion Sébastien Ogier and the legendary Formula One car designer Gordon Murray, as well as many other interesting people and topics along with a complete catalogue of all our marinas. Finally, a big thank you to everyone who has participated in this year's edition of the magazine. Their trust, knowledge, skill and passion, and love of the sea and boating were crucial in achieving excellent results in accordance with ACI’s reputation and vision. We wish all our guests and boaters on the Adriatic fair winds and smooth sailing.

Because it is necessary to sail, yet to sail safely!

Kristijan Pavić, Chairman of the Board Adriatic Croatia International Club d.d.