On regatta-adventure to discover the Ionian Sea with the Jonica 130
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A new adventurous regatta is appearing on the national scene-Jonica 130. It will start May 9 from Porto degli Argonauti in Marina di Pisticci (MT) and finish in Taranto following a coastal route that makes the regatta visible even from land.
Jonica 130: from May 9 to 11, 2025, great offshore sailing returns to the Ionian Sea
It will be the Ionian Sea, with its breathtaking views and spring breezes, that will be the setting for the Jonica 130, the first edition of an offshore regatta that from May 9 to 11, 2025 will combine sport, passion and seafaring culture along a fascinating and challenging itinerary. The event presents itself as one of the most promising events on the national sailing calendar, capable of attracting experienced crews, amateurs and enthusiasts from all over Italy and abroad. At the moment there are 33 registered boats, but there is still time to make the number of crews increase.
The regatta will start from the evocative Port of the Argonauts in Marina di Pisticci (Matera), in the heart of Ionian Basilicata, and will run 130 nautical miles to Gallipoli, then return to the starting point in a coastal circuit that enhances the naturalistic and historical beauty of one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating coastlines. A route that, while keeping coastal, has technical and strategic features that will test the crews’ preparation.
A technical and spectacular course
The Jonica 130 route is not only evocative, but also designed to test endurance, strategy and seamanship. After the start on May 9, the boats will follow a coastal route with four predetermined gates, making the regatta enjoyable even from land. The first major stop will be Taranto, with a parade in front of the Ponte Girevole and the city’s waterfront; then it will head for Campomarino di Maruggio, where the second gate will provide a natural grandstand for the public.
From there, the boats will reach Porto Cesareo, the third gate, and then continue on to Gallipoli, the historic capital of Salento’s seafaring tradition, where the Jonica 65, a race within a race reserved for those who choose to stop there, will conclude. Those who continue for the long way will face the return to Marina di Pisticci, still passing through Campomarino but in the opposite direction and completing the total 130 miles.
A regatta for all, visible from land
Distinctive features of the Jonica 130 include high visibility from the coast, allowing spectators, tourists and onlookers to follow the competition in real time from beaches, waterfronts and vantage points. The Jonica 130 is open to all sailboats over 8 meters, including multihulls (catamarans and trimarans), with categorization designed to ensure fairness and competitiveness. The event welcomes both experienced crews as well as amateur sailors.
Among the boats to be seen in the tussle will be boats of all types and ages, ranging from Leonardo Caforio’s Dulcinea (Bavaria 42), through Arcadio Antonacci’s ketch Elizabeth II, Cesare Filograna’s Peterson 42 Doktor Faust (here we told you the story of the boat) or Fabio di Terlizzi’s high performance Sapore di Sale (Mattia T11 catamaran), the prototype Double Trouble, Carmine Vetrugno’s Bergamini 50, Andrea Milizia’s fast Farr 39 Flash that has already participated, winning, in our VELA Cup of Brindisi (Stage 2025 is scheduled for May 31).
Toward a permanent fixture in the national sailing scene
With its inclusive formula, scenic course and participation open to all levels of experience, the Jonica 130 aims to become a reference point for offshore sailing in Southern Italy, with potential in the international arena as well. The combination of competition and convivial spirit, enhancement of the territory and attention to sustainability make this regatta an event destined to grow over time.
Federico Lanfranchi
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