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two little doggies) for a day-sail on the 44-ft ketch which doubles as their home (and ken-
nel). The basic price includes up to four adults; children and teenagers sail for free. Smal-
ler groups can split the cost with other travellers on a shared outing.
SAILING
Avel Yachting
( 032-672 703;
www.avelyachting.com
;
day charter €1200-1500)
Charters fancy yachts and launches
for day trips or for longer stints.
Kayak Montenegro
( 067-382 472;
www.kayakmontenegro.com
; per hr/4hr/8hr €5/15/25)
In the warmer months this Her-
ceg Novi-based crew rents kayaks from the waterfront north of the Old Town.
KAYAKING
Festivals & Events
St Tryphon's Day
( 14 Feb)
St Valentine doesn't have the monopoly on 14 February. Kotor's patron saint's
feast day is celebrated with Mass, a procession through the streets, folk dances and mu-
sic.
RELIGIOUS
Traditional Winter Carnival
( Feb)
Carrying on the Venetian Renaissance tradition with two weeks of masked balls,
parades and performances.
CARNIVAL
FLORAL
Camellia Day
( mid-Mar)
A celebration of the bloom that enlivens many Kotor gardens in mid-March.
Includes the Camellia Ball, where a prominent local woman is chosen as the Lady of the
Camellia.
Boka Navy Day
( 26 Jun)
Dating back to 1420, on 26 June the traditionally clad sailors are presented
with the flag and keys of the city and perform the
kolo
(circle dance).
CULTURE
Kotor Art
(
www.kotorart.org
)
Kotor's summer arts festival acts as an umbrella for several established
events, including the
Children's Theatre Festival
(
www.kotorskifestival.com
;
PERFORMING ARTS
early Jul)
, Don
