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From June 27-29, the Marina of Porto Rafael, an authentic jewel set among the granite rocks of Gallura, will host the VELA Cup of Porto Rafael-Palau.. The regatta will be Saturday, June 28, and if you sign up you have two days of free mooring in the paradise you see above.
The regatta on Saturday, June 28 is open to all types of boats, from dinghies to cruising boats, with no certificates or age limits. There are two categories of the regatta: Cruising Boat, designed for those who want to have relaxing fun with white sails only, and Sport Boat, for those who want to test themselves with headsails and competitive spirit. New for this edition is the participation of Latin sails, which will have dedicated course, ranking and prizes, as well as free registration and mooring.
The course of the VELA Cup Porto Rafael
The regatta course, designed by sailor Camillo Zucconi, traverses some of the most beautiful parts of the coast around Porto Rafael: from the Rada di Mezzo Schifo to the Gulf of Palau, passing through Cala Francese and La Maddalena, the islands of Spargi and Spargiotto, to Secca Corsara and Punta Coda Sardegna, and then back to the Marina of Porto Rafael.
Appeal to the Caprerinians!
If you participate in the VELA Cup and have someone on board who has attended a course at the famous Caprera Sailing Center there will be prizes, rankings and surprises dedicated to you! Remember to let us know in the appropriate section when you register for the regatta: participating will be an opportunity to return to your sailing heartlands!
Two days of free mooring for participants
The Marina of Porto Rafael will offer to all members of the VELA Cup in Porto Rafael – Palau two days of free mooring (subject to availability). Participating in the VELA Cup is therefore a unique opportunity to spend a weekend (June 27-29) sailing in one of the paradises that the whole world envies us: northern Sardinia and the Maddalena archipelago.
You will moor in an all-new marina, a true “pirate’s lair” hidden among the rocks, with 80 berths, a well-kept restaurant and signature Aether Porto Rafael evening entertainment. And you will also participate in the Regatta at Kitchen, the culinary competition organized at the dock for all crews.
The boats already registered for the VELA Cup in Porto Rafael
What are the boats that will take part in the VELA Cup in Porto Rafael? We tell you about them. We start with a true queen among the Classic Boats: “Vèlite 2,” a Baltic 33 from 1975. The current owner, Nicola Filia, recounts, “I am the fourth owner. After a major restoration, the boat participated in the Rendez Vous Baltic in 2023, taking third place in its category. The following year she finished eighth at Formenton and won the Legionnaires’ Regatta among the Classics. In 2024 she won the Elegant Boat title at the VELA Cup at the Cala dei Sardi Marina. Launched in 1975, Vèlite 2 is the second in a series of 42, based at the Portisco Marina.”
Scrolling through the entry list, modern boats also stand out, such as “Mira,” a 2020 Grand Soleil 52 LC by Fortunato Unali, and “Feu Vert II,” a 2015 9-meter Eryd 30 armed by Edoardo Bulgheroni. There is no shortage of boats outside the box, such as the Rodman 42 “Cheyenne,” a former King of Spain boat, which adds a touch of history and prestige to the VELA Cup fleet in Porto Rafael. Our last name for you: the very fast ClubSwan 42 Suspiria The Revenge of Antonino Venneri, winner of the Giraglia 2023 (combined ranking).
The other unmissable stages of the VELA Cup 2025
(click on the stage name for all the info and to sign up)
VELA Cup Sardinia/2
Wednesday, August 20 / Friday, August 22 (regatta: Thursday, August 21)
Gulf of Cugnana / Porto Rotondo, Marina Cala dei Sardi
VELA Cup Procida
Friday, September 26 / Sunday, September 28 (regatta: Saturday, September 27)
Island of Procida, Marina di Procida
VELA Cup Sicily
Friday, October 3 / Sunday, October 5 (regatta: Saturday, October 4)
Capo d’Orlando/Eolie, Capo d’Orlando Marina
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