Our sailing festival, May 5-8 in Santa Margherita gets bigger and bigger. Here are 10 good reasons why you really can’t miss it this year.
1. THE PARTY AT SEA. THE SAIL CUP. VELAFestival’s big sailing event is already the busiest regatta in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The regatta/sailing event on Saturday, May 7, open to all boats of all sizes and shapes, with no limitations, no red tape and no technical complications, with rankings based on length. Towards evening we start with the VELA Cup awards ceremony and then…let the party begin with the Crazy Night Race.
2. MANY MUST-SEE EVENTS. From morning to evening you can follow live show with interviews and stories of the great sailors and sailors who come through the VELAFestival. Friday, May 8 grand gala with the award ceremony of the
Sailor of the year
, not to be missed! The great sailors in direct contact with you for the most prestigious award in Italian sailing. On stage every day specialists also reveal the secrets of their most innovative products.
3. DINGHIES, MULTI, SURF, INFLATABLES DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH. A “beach village” to touch a drift or “small” boat. the best dinghies, monotypes and multihulls, sailing class associations. With surf, kite, sup, kayak, canoe discover the other side of sailing, the one you take with you, all you need is a beach! And treat yourself to a good relaxation at the beach or try the “little ones” in the sea.
4. A FABULOUS WEEKEND IN SANTA MARGHERITA. An exceptional location, the waterfront and harbor are enveloped by the event that has no entrance fee.
The town becomes the capital of sailing
And of the most beautiful boats in the Mediterranean. It is also an idea for a small vacation to discover eastern Liguria, starting in Portofino and ending in Sestri Levante and continuing to Cinque Terre.
5. ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING AND SERVICES. Every area of sailing boating is waiting for you.
Enter the largest nautical store
And you can touch (and buy directly). Here you will find everything you are looking for, even what you might not expect at a “normal” boat show.
6. THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BOATS.
Dozens of new boats at sea ready to visit
, told by the people who build them. For all budgets and all tastes, for every need from 3 to 30 meters.At the dock you will also find “Cult” boats, the famous ones, the ones you have heard about but never seen, the ones that have made sailing history. And there is also the novelty of the
#plasticfantastic
. If you want to rent a boat, choose which one you will be renting this summer, visit it and be guided by the experts who will advise you which model is right for you and the best itinerary. There is also a reserved area where you can find a selection of used boat bargains of all sizes, sizes, and prices.
7. SAILING AND MARINERY SCHOOL A boat ride for kids or the whole family with an experienced instructor,
board a famous yacht
and learn how to get on the masthead or make a splice. Playing pirates.
8. RELAX AND FOOD 100 meters of images in a spectacular
exhibition
telling the story of sailing. Polish up your eyes with the best videos and movies of sailing “shot” on a big screen. The hospitality is the place to relax, chat among enthusiasts, eat and drink among mythical boats. You have an aperitif or simply have a coffee or soda.
9. VELAFESTIVAL CARD Thanks to the VELAFestival Card discounts and facilities. Stay well and spend less with the conventions reserved for the VELA Card by “Santa” businesses. Also, privileged access in restricted areas.
10. MEET THE GREAT SAILERS
The VELAFestival is also the place to meet your sailing legends and chat over coffee.