-1 week at the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda. 10 reasons to sign up

Next Sunday (August 20) will be the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda, the penultimate leg of the most fun racing circuit ever! Cala dei Sardi, in the Gulf of Cugnana, awaits us for a weekend of sailing and lots of fun. A great opportunity to end the summer together, with family or friends. A celebration of sailing with lots of prizes, fun and dreamy scenery. That’s why you can’t miss this end-of-summer event!

All the stages of the VELA Cup 2023

• May 26 / 28 – VELA Cup Toscana / VELAFestival
• June 3 / 4 – VELA Cup Brindisi
• June 24 / 25 – VELA Cup Magdalena
• July 22 / 23 – VELA Cup Venice
• August 19 / 20 – VELA Cup Costa Smeralda
• October 7 / 8 – VELA Cup Sicily

The VELA Cup Costa Smeralda is open to all

The VELA Cup Costa Smeralda in Cala dei Sardi is open to all types of racing and cruising boats, small cabin cruisers and catamarans. There are no age restrictions and no bureaucracy: not even a tonnage certificate is required. There will also be vintage and Classic Boats, boats at least 25 years old, whatever the material of construction (including fiberglass), with a ranking dedicated to them! All it takes is a mainsail and jib to register in the Cruising Boat category. Those with competitive aims, on the other hand, can enter in the Sport Boat category.

Also to charter boats

Not a boat owner but want to participate in the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda? Cala dei Sardi is the base of one of the most important charter companies: NSS Charter. Here you can rent, thanks to a dedicated offer, your boat to participate in the VELA Cup and have a few days of cruising in Sardinia!

A stunning location!

The Gulf of Cugnana, between Portisco and Porto Rotondo, is a true natural harbor sheltered from the strong winds that characterize the area. We are in the center of the Costa Smeralda, surrounded by enchanting beaches and islands, such as the Maddalena Archipelago and Capriccioli Beach. In this beautiful bay, you will find Cala dei Sardi, the most ecological marina in the Mediterranean and the base of the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda. An oasis of relaxation surrounded by beaches, English lawns and clear waters for swimming and sunbathing. All this is just 16 km from Olbia airport.

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At the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda, mooring is free for all

Mooring at the Cala dei Sardi Marina is free for all boats participating in the VELA Cup. On the state-of-the-art floating docks, there are 140 berths available for boats up to 70 meters. Alternatively, you can anchor in the protected roadstead of the Gulf of Cugnana, with free shore transfer provided by NSS Charter.

Valuable raffle prizes for all participants

If you arrived at the finish line of the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda late, luck may be on your side. As in every stage of the VELA Cup, there will be rich raffle prizes for all participants. In addition, Leatherman will offer for the occasion a
limited edition multifunction knife
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USAIL
will raffle off its new made-in-Italy shoe model, WAVE, which is ultralight, with ultragrip tread (it is the highest grip shoe ever made) and a draining sole!

A rich Gift Bag with gadgets and T-Shirts for all boats

There is no richer Gift Bag than this one. It is given to all registered crews and includes, in addition to the regatta instructions and number stickers to put on the hull, the VELA Cup T-shirt, and many useful gadgets from our sponsors Garmin, HiNelson, Leatherman, Plastimo, Forniture Nautiche Italiane, YachtIngBond and Veneziani. A veritable bag of wonders!

The course of the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda

The route of the stage is breathtaking. The fleet departs from Porto Rotondo exits the Gulf of Cugnana; then, it heads north to make or circumnavigation of the island of Mortorio. After that it turns back with arrival just in front of Cala dei Sardi. In all, we sail about 20 miles in fairy-tale scenery. As for conditions, you generally find mostly flat water with breezes of 10-12 knots at this time, perfect for enjoying a regatta safely, indulging in tactics or just having fun with friends and family in a festive atmosphere.

Awards party with food and music

Special awards to Bénéteau and Lagoon hulls

At the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda in Cala dei Sardi, there are also special prizes for Lagoon catamarans, Bénéteau boats and the fastest charter boat.

Beach games and relaxation in the afternoon

Once the regatta is over, return to the mooring, tidy up the boat and relax before the big night. You can take a swim in the crystal-clear waters of the bay or drift around or even participate in fun beach games. And then pull your evening wear out of the bag-every look is allowed. But rich refreshments and lots of music are waiting to cheer you up!

SIGN UP FOR THE COSTA SMERALDA SAILING CUP

To register for the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda all you need to do is
enter here
and finalize your registration by entering your and the boat’s details!

James Barbaro