• Vinka, a Solstice Offering

    My friend Crni, which means black in Croatian, and I were on the ferry to a small island called Drvenik Mali. It was in the wintertime and the islands were pretty much deserted. On the ferry was a small assortment of locals and delivery drivers heading out to the island on the afternoon run. Our …

  • Kornati Adventure

    ~The Kornati Adventure~ Exploring Maritime Traditions    Over the past seven years, Adriatic Maritime Institute’s summer programs have given Croatian students from homes for children without parents, the opportunity to experience maritime heritage and learn directly from the older generation about the sea, islands, and rivers. Students from several youth homes and transitional programs have had the …

  • PRESERVATION, PEDAGOGY, AND PROGRAMS

    This purpose of this page is to highlight the work of James Bender and others who publish articles that support work in the preservation of maritime heritage. PRESERVATION, PEDAGOGY, AND PROGRAMS: THE APPLICATION OF A FUNCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR THE CONSERVATION OF INTANGIBLE MARITIME HERITAGE IN THE ADRIATIC James Bender Thesis 7.2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part …

  • The Island Named Island: Reflections on the Peace River Odyssey 2016

               Every program starts with a speech, a welcome speech, an orientation, a bit of an inspirational moment that helps the group realize what they are about to do. During the Peace River Odyssey this element was critical, so that the group could see what they are doing and how to …