See (and share) all the photos and rankings of the VELA Cup Brindisi

Once again this year’s VELA Cup Brindisi at the Brindisi Marina was a real success. Despite the rain, 25 competitors out of 38 entries completed the course. A few wind shifts and an adrenaline-pumping start meant that all crews had a good time, both the most competitive and the first-time cruisers! In the evening, as per tradition, we celebrated the winners (and those who got lucky in the draw) all together with drinks and music in the square of the Brindisi Marina.

VELA Cup Brindisi – All Photos

Now, as promised, it is time to relive the regatta (organized in collaboration with Marina di Brindisi and the Lega Navale Sez. of Brindisi) for images. Click on the link below to access the official VELA Cup gallery where over 250 photos await you!

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Feel free to download and share them! Now let’s take a look at the winners and final rankings.

VELA Cup Brindisi – Standings

Total registered boats: 38
Total boats arrived: 25

LEG WINNER AND OVERALL CRUISING BOAT WINNER
Veneziani Yachting special prize with Speedy Carbonium antifouling and Adherpox primer

Granbazza, Giorgio Travaini, Hanse 411

WINNER OVERALL SPORT BOAT AND LINE HONOURS

Flash, Andrea Milizia, Farr 39 IMS

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• CLASSIC BOAT RANKINGS

1 Flash, Andrea Milizia, 1992 Farr 39 IMS; 2 No Problem, Fernando Donno, 1995 Sintesi 45; 3 Magic, Pisani Boccadamo, 1986 Mousse 99; 4 Kairos, Tommaso Fischetto, 1972 Alpa 9.50; 5 Karma, Giorgio Lapenna, 1980 Ziggurat 995

• SPORT BOAT RANKINGS

CLASS 1 (up to 11 m)

1 X-Lion, Leone Pellè, X-35; 2 2Alfa2, Giuseppe Cazzato, Gs 34.1; 3 Gallo Cedrone, Paolo Perugino, Beneteau Platu 25; 4 Magic, Pisani Boccadamo, Mousse 99

CLASS 2 (11.01 to 12 m)

1 Flash, Andrea Milizia, Farr 39 IMS; 2 Alkimia, Vincenzo Leo, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 P; DNS Ciottola, Antonio Sticchi, CNNT Nova 37

CLASS 3 (12.01 to 13 m)

1 Soft, Cosimo Distante, Dufour 40P; 2 Talitha, Gianluca Fischetto, Salona 41; 3 My Best Love, Marco Greco, Bavaria 42 Match; DNS Shaula, Dario Gaetani, Grand Soleil 40

CLASS 4 (over 13 m)

1 Bellamente, Massimiliano Pezzuto, Nuititech 46 Open; DNS Cobalt, Guido Paganelli, Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 44; DNS Bloom, Leonardo Pascali, Rimar 45RS

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• CRUISING BOAT RANKINGS

CLASS 1 (up to 10 m)

1 Karma, Giorgio Lapenna, Ziggurat 995; 2 Neverland, Antonio Frascino, Archambault Surprise; DNS Scacciacani, Giulio Giovannetti, Dufour Arpège; DNS Renée, Antonio Trabacca, Alpa 9.50

CLASS 2 (10.01 to 11 m)

1 Zahir, Donato Boccardi, Janneau, Sun Odyssey 35; 2 Kairos, Tommaso Fischetto, Alpa 9.50; 3 Idee Fixe, Roberto De Milito, Dufour 32 Classic; 4 Perla Nera, Maurizio Ciullo, Bavaria 33; DNS Cathur One, Giuseppe Bottacci, Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 323; DNS Mizar, Giovanni Quarta, Azuree 35

CLASS 3 (11.01 to 12 m)

1 Morgan, Andrea Labadia, Grand Soleil 40; 2 Baruffa, Agostino Penta, Delphia 40; 3 Blue Fantasia, Federico Gagliano, Beneteau First 40.7; DNF Shantaram, Giampaolo Bruno, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36

CLASS 4 (12.01 to 13 m)

1 Granbazza, Giorgio Travaini, Hanse 411; 2 Birba, Riccardo Gismondi, Beneteau Oceanis 40; 3 Mario, Marco Liuzzi, Bavaria 40; DNS Follia II, Stefano Salvemini, Alpa 11.50; DNS Fjaril, Antonio L’Abbate, Hanse 411; DNS Tridon, Ivona Pietro, Barberis Show 42

CLASS 5 (over 13 m)

1 No Problem, Fernando Donno, Sintesi 45; 2 Dama Dei Venti, Ernesto Di Pietro, Beneteau 50; 3 Elizabeth, Antonio Arcadio Antonaci, Taos Kelani Ketch; DNS GV3 Baron, GV3 Association, Beneteau Oceanis 461

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The special prizes of the VELA Cup Brindisi

Federico Gagliano’s Blu Fantàsia, a Beneteau First 40.7 with a special crew of teenagers aboard, attending competitive Optimist and Laser courses in the area, wins the Elegant Boat award reserved for the most beautiful and elegant boat at each stage, regardless of the result.

Last but not least, Antonio Arcadio Antonaci’s Elizabeth, a Taos Kelani Ketch, wins the special prize for the last runner-up in real time, showing tenacity and determination to complete the course to the end.

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Vela Cup Brindisi – Prizes to be raffled off

Those familiar with the VELA Cup know: there are lots of raffle prizes up for grabs. The Garmin GPSMAP® 86s handheld GPS was won by Roberto De Milito while the Leatherman Skeletool CX utility knife was won by Leone Pellè. Donato Boccardi took home the YachtIngBond sailing jacket and Gianluca Fischetto the HiNelson backpack. The ACSI Vela sailing instructor course was won by. Marco Greco, the 40% discount on Moby A/R Livorno – Olbia from Diego Pisani and Giuseppe Boccadamo,3-year “Paper + Digital”subscription to the Giornale della Vela from Ernesto Di Pietro , and Plastimo Pilot 165N life jacket from Maurizio Ciullo. To finish, the IBSA Antonio Frascino Wellness Box and the BF2.3 outboard motor from Honda Federico Gagliano were awarded.

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After Brindisi, the VELA Cup awaits you in Sardinia

On Thursday, August 22, the VELA Cup returns to Sardinia, in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, at the Cala dei Sardi Marina in the Gulf of Cugnana. A great opportunity to have fun before returning home from vacation or starting it. A celebration of sailing with lots of prizes, fun and dreamy scenery. Turquoise waters, fine sandy beaches, and rocks rising majestically frame this end-of-season event in Sardinia.

Sign up now for the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda

The VELA Cup Costa Smeralda is open to all types of racing and cruising boats (no need for cards or certificates), with no age restrictions, bureaucracy or technical complications. There are prizes for everyone, including special prizes for the most elegant boat and the last place finisher. To register for the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda you just need to
enter here
and finalize your registration by entering your and the boat’s details!

The next stages of the VELA Cup 2024

• August 21/22 – VELA Cup Costa Smeralda / Beneteau & Lagoon Cup
• September 27/28 – VELA Cup Procida
• October 4/5 – VELA Cup Sicily

Photos by Simon Palfrader

James Barbaro