For many, the sea is a symbol of freedom, exploration and adventure. For Josipa Filipović, skipper and founder of the first Women’s Yacht Club in the world, love of the sea was the driving force behind a great idea. Josipa recalls her time studying in Spain, when she worked on the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race project, one of the most significant sailing competitions in the world. Then, as she says, she thought that it would be incredible if Croatia had its place among the world’s major sporting events, just like the Volvo Ocean Race. That thought, which laid the foundation for her later venture, led to the creation of a club that would bring together women who wanted to take on this challenge, women just like her.