Why participate in the VELA Cups in Cala dei Sardi August 20-22
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The VELA Cup summer never ends in Sardinia: after the Porto Rafael leg, from August 20 to 22 the busiest circuit in Italy returns to the island, specifically to Marina Cala dei Sardi in the heart of Gallura, northeastern Sardinia. Here are what the details of the weekend are and why you really can’t miss (all the more so if you are on vacation in the area!) the VELA Cup in Cala dei Sardi, organized by the Yacht Club Cala dei Sardi in collaboration with the Giornale della Vela.
The regatta for all in the dream places
The VELA Cup formula, also for the Cala dei Sardi stage, is designed to involve all types of boats and crews, from small cabin cruisers to large catamarans, with no limits of age or experience. No tonnage certificates or special memberships are required: the desire to sail and have fun is enough. The regatta takes place on a breathtaking course of about ten miles between Porto Rotondo, the Gulf of Cugnana, the islands of Soffi and the circumnavigation of Mortorio, finishing in front of the greenest marina in the Mediterranean: the Marina of Cala dei Sardi.
On the sea, it is “fought” on equal terms: all crews can decide whether to register in the Sport Boat category (thus using Code 0, Spinnaker, Gennaker…) or Crusing Boat (with white sails: only mainsail and jib). Then the boats are subdivided and merged into homogeneous classes, and finally the final standings are drawn up using the VELA Cup secret fee formula.
In addition, there is a special ranking for Classic Boats (boats at least 25 years old). All crews also receive a rich gift bag with gadgets from all circuit partners and the exclusive and official VELA Cup T-shirt. Category winners, the most elegant boat and even the last boat are awarded during the final party-award ceremony!
Program: sports, music and conviviality
The event opens on Wednesday, August 20, with the arrival of the first boats and the finalization of registration at the VELA Cup Point. The actual regatta takes place on Thursday, August 21, followed by an evening of festivities on the marina lawn with aperitifs, live music and prize giving. In keeping with VELA Cup tradition, almost everyone wins something: raffle prizes offered by partners, special awards and a lot of desire to share a passion for the sea.
10 good reasons to participate in the VELA cup in Cala dei Sardi
- No technical or bureaucratic complications
- If you have a Classic Boat and join the Classic Boat Club, VELA cup membership is free!
- You compete on a level playing field thanks to the VELA Cup compensation formula.
- Regatta Saturday morning with course among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean
- Two nights free mooring at Cala dei Sardi Marina (subject to availability)
- Bag with exclusive gadgets and official VELA Cup T-shirt
- Awards for (almost) all crews
- A chance to experience the most authentic Sardinia, among sailing, nature and relaxation
- Awards party with food & drinks for all crews
- The party does not end after the awards ceremony…music!
Free mooring and top services
One of the highlights of the Cala dei Sardi stage is thefree mooring for two nights to all members (subject to availability), a unique opportunity to experience Sardinia’s most sustainable marina, amidst large green spaces, sea-view lounges and dedicated services. Cala dei Sardi is also a strategic starting point for exploring the Maddalena archipelago and the Costa Smeralda!
The other unmissable stages of the VELA Cup 2025
(click on the stage name for all the info and to sign up)
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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