Our Characters of the Sea series is set on bringing you different characters from all walks of life who have some affiliation, connection or passion for the sea and not all are as obvious as the salty-seadogs. Take this week's character Luka Grubor for example, you may be wondering what a former Great Britain Olympic rower and the Adriatic have in common? Well, read on and find out.

Mr Ante Mrvica is known as the good spirit of the Port of Split.

Marin Novaković has been at sea all of his life, his family history stretches back centuries at sea and he has personally seen and moved with almost all tourist trends.

Total Croatia Sailing has launched this series 'Characters of the Sea', to share the incredible stories and history of individuals and families who have a passion for the sea. To many, the Adriatic is as much a part of their lives as the oxygen they breathe. This week we met with Captain Jerry, his ship Otac Duje and the Nazor family - a man, ship and family intertwined.

Tonci Regjo has spent his life at sea, from attending Maritime High school and the Faculty of Maritime Studies, to working his way through every position possible to find himself in a highly sought-after job – pilot for the Split Harbour.

With the launch of Total Croatia Sailing on June 1^st, 2017, we are beginning a new series – ‘Characters of the Sea’. After years working on the Adriatic, it became apparent to me that there are so many unique characters, who all have incredible tales to tell. From Salty-Seadogs, to deep-sea divers, fishermen and families at sea… the Adriatic is over-flowing with history, tradition and stories waiting to be told. So, first up, meet Dando Bojić – a man with a lifetime dedication to the sea.