August’s Vela Cup: the paradise of the Emerald Coast at your feet

Do you want to sail to one of the most beautiful destinations in the world? On August 27 and 28, come to the TAG Heuer Vela Cup Cala dei Sardi – Costa Smeralda/Porto Rotondo. A celebration of sailing with lots of prizes, fun and dreamy scenery.

For those who love sailing, sailing and that sense of freedom that the sea gives, summer cruises are always too short. It is worthwhile then to experience them at least in a dream place. If we talk about Mediterranean sailing paradises, Sardinia and its Costa Smeralda really fear no comparison. That’s why you are all invited on August 27 and 28 to join the colorful fleet of the TAG Heuer Vela Cup Cala dei Sardi – Costa Smeralda/Porto Rotondo. A resounding event and a truly unique opportunity to spend your boating vacation in one of the sailing destinations that the whole world envies us. Indeed, the setting of this event is every sailor’s dream.

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Gulf of Cugnana, an oasis of blue waters and Mediterranean maquis

We start from the Gulf of Cugnana where Cala dei Sardi, the marina hosting the event, is located. Located in northeastern Sardinia, between Porto Rotondo and Portisco, this is a beautiful bay at the foot of the granite massif that reaches 650 meters. In fact, it is a true natural harbor sheltered from the strong winds that characterize the area. For those who go there by boat, it offers space for more than 100 boats at anchor and sandy bottoms from 3 to 8 meters.

The majestic vistas, crystal clear waters, and striking Mediterranean vegetation surrounding the bay make this an absolutely beautiful corner of paradise.

Soffi and Mortorio, pristine islands of the Emerald Coast

Next, let us turn to the two courses of the TAG Heuer Vela Cup Cala dei Sardi – Costa Smeralda/Porto Rotondo regatta/sailing race to be held on August 28. Here, too, we sail to incredible places, skirting the Emerald Coast and using the islands of Soffi and Mortorio as natural buoys. They fall within the Maddalena Archipelago National Park, but in turn the two islets, along with a third called “Le Camere,” make up a small archipelago, which is part of the Emerald Coast. Soffi Island faces Capriccioli Beach, while Mortorio Island, the largest of the group, faces the Romazzino shoreline.

Both are granite in origin and due to their pristine ecosystems are ideal destinations for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Soffi is flat and without large inlets but with four delightful coves, real natural pools surrounded by pink rocks. Mortorio, on the other hand, has steep cliffs reaching up to 80 meters and is characterized by gorse vegetation. Divided in two by a tongue of land, it is dotted with small coves with sheltered beaches and almost always calm waters.

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The two courses of the Vela Cup Costa Smeralda

In case of good wind, the TAG Heuer Vela Cup Cala dei Sardi – Costa Smeralda/Porto Rotondo fleet will follow a course of about 20 miles: starting from outside Porto Rotondo and heading towards Mortoriotto (reef in front of Mortorio), turn around and descend back towards the Gulf of Cugnana leaving the islands of Mortorio and Soffi on the left. The finish is in front of the Marina dii Cala dei Sardi. On the other hand, the second course, in weak winds, is 13-15 miles, reduced by passing through the channel between Soffi Island and Mortorio.

The sail/race is open to all

The TAG Heuer Vela Cup Cala dei Sardi – Costa Smeralda/Porto Rotondo is open to all types of racing and cruising boats, small cabin cruisers and catamarans. Vintage, classic and “youngtimer” boats, i.e., hulls at least 20 years old, will also be present. There will be no need for a tonnage certificate to participate and only a mainsail and jib are needed to enter the “cruising” category. Those with competitive aims, on the other hand, may register in the “regatta” category. Then if you are not a boat owner, you can rent the boat directly from NSS Charter, register for the event with the discount, have fun and then enjoy your cruise.

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Everyone can win and go home with a prize

At the TAG Heuer Vela Cup Cala dei Sardi – Costa Smeralda/Porto Rotondo, there are prizes for everyone: first place category finishers, the most beautiful and curious boats, and vintage hulls. And then the luckiest will win prestigious raffle prizes, starting with a beautiful TAG Heuer Aquaracer. There are also special prizes for Lagoon catamarans and Bènèteau boats and for the fastest charter boat. If you want to find out all the prizes up for grabs at the TAG Heuer VELA Cup click here.

Finally, we remind you that mooring is free for all participants who can take advantage of Cala dei Sardi’s state-of-the-art floating docks. There are 140 berths available for boats up to 70 meters or in the Cugnana Gulf roadstead with free shore transfers provided by NSS Charter.

In short, the TAG Heuer Vela Cup Cala dei Sardi – Costa Smeralda/Porto Rotondo will be a great celebration of sailing in one of the most beautiful locations in the Mediterranean. If you love beauty, you can’t miss it!

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Everything you need to know about the TAG Heuer VELA Cup 2022

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE-Any type of boat with no age limit; no certificate is required. First place winner, with divisions by homogeneous length classes, “Cruise” (white sail)” and “Regatta” (with gennaker/spi)” categories.

FREE BERTHS – For boats participating and arriving from “outside.”

DURATION AND ROUTE – Each of the “Regattas” lasts no more than 3-4 hours. The route is coastal.

THE EQUIPMENT – You don’t have to be an experienced sailor to participate; you don’t use the “rules of racing” but those of sailing.

PRIZES – Prizes are awarded to the first in each class in the “Cruise” and “Regatta” categories with valuable silk-screened plates. The overall winner in compensated time among all participants wins the prestigious TAG Heuer Aquaracer watch and for first in real time antifouling Speedy from Veneziani. Rich prizes raffled among all participants at the awards ceremony held that evening, up for grabs from Garmin are an InReachMini 2 satellite receiver, an inflatable Sup from Vetus, waterproof gloves from Plastimo, multi-purpose knife from Letherman, and a magical roll-up sailor’s craft from Seably.

GIFT BAG – Each registered boat receives a lavish gift bag with race instructions and number stickers, TAG Heuer Vela Cup T shirt. TAG Heuer also offers forestay flag, crew bracelets and caps. Also find useful gadgets from Garmin, Plastimo, Vetus, Veneziani, Seably.

REGISTRATION – Participating is easy, sign up at www.velacup.it or directly at the dock.

INFO: www.velacup.it and www.giornaledellavela.com

THE 2022 STAGES-May 7/8-Liguria di Levante, Chiavari-Golfo del Tigullio, Marina Calata Ovest; June 4/5 Puglia, Brindisi, Marina di Brindisi; July 23/24 Venice, Compagnia della Vela; August 27/28 Sardinia (Costa Smeralda), Cala dei Sardi.

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