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The VELA Cup 2025 saw seven spectacular stages take place along the Italian coast from May to October in some of the most picturesque and beloved locations for sailors. From Chiavari in May to Capo d’Orlando in October, each of the stages this year offered ideal conditions for combining sport, conviviality and a bit of healthy competition. The VELA Cup is a circuit that involves enthusiasts of all ages and levels, offering open, inclusive and fun racing in settings of great scenic and cultural beauty.
Special thanks go to the 10,000 sailors and 500 boats that participated in the VELA Cup 2025 circuit, enlivening the seven stages with enthusiasm and a desire to sail together. Also crucial was the support of the 24 partners who contributed more than 280 prizes, enriching the participants’ experience and making each event a unique and memorable event. The VELA Cup 2025 is confirmed as the largest and most engaging circuit of sailing events in Italy, capable of combining competition, friendship and passion for the sea throughout the season.
This news is to thank you and to remind you that...see you in 2026!
The stages of the VELA Cup 2025
- May 2/4 VELA Cup Liguria – Marina di Chiavari – Calata Ovest
- May 23/25 VELA Cup Tuscany – Marina Cala de’ Medici
- May 30/June 1 VELA Cup Puglia – Marina di Brindisi
- June 27/29 VELA Cup Sardinia/1 – Marina di Porto Rafael-Palau
- August 20/22 VELA Cup Sardinia/2 – Marina Cala dei Sardi
- September 26/28 VELA Cup Campania – Marina di Procida
- October 3/5 VELA Cup Sicily – Capo d’Orlando Marina
Title partner VELA Cup 2025
Moby
The shipping company offered free vouchers for passengers and cars on its ferries.
IBSA
The pharmaceutical company offered wellness kits and products to all participants.
Technical partner VELA Cup 2025
SVB Marine
The online nautical accessories store has raffled off a coupon at each stage to be used on its site.
CD Sails
The sailmaker gave all participants Minikit sail repair and, at each stage, 3 Ariete vacuum cleaners and discounts.
Meteomed
The company a gave away at each stage a “Top” subscription to its weather services and provided forecasts to all participants.
YachtIngBond
The nautical clothing store chain offered a customized boat jacket at all stops.
Ubi Maior Italy
The deck gear brand raffled off two RT60SH blocks and a belt inside an elegant package at each stage.
Veneziani Yachting
The paint and antifouling brand offered the leg winner of each stage a premium kit of antifouling and primer.
Garmin Marine
The boat electronics company has raffled off a Navionics Platinum+ subscription at each stage.
ACSI Sailing
The sports association has developed the VELA Cup rating that allows all boats to race on a level playing field.
VELA Cup 2025 Stage Partners
Marina di Chiavari West Calata
Marinedi Group Harbor offered location, berths, hospitality to the first leg of the VELA Cup in Liguria.
Marina Cala de’ Medici
Cala de’ Medici Marina offered location, berths, hospitality and refreshments to VELA Cup Toscana.
Marina of Brindisi
The Marinedi Group’s facility offered location, berths, hospitality and refreshments to VELA Cup Puglia.
Marina of Porto Rafael – Municipality of Palau
Marina of Porto Rafael and Municipality of Palau offered location, moorings, refreshments to the first Vela Cup Sardegna.
Marina Cala dei Sardi
The marina offered location, berths, hospitality and refreshments to the second VELA Cup Sardinia in Costa Smeralda.
Marina di Procida
Marinedi Group Marina offered location, berths, hospitality and refreshments to VELA Cup Campania.
Capo d’Orlando Marina
The marina offered location, berths, hospitality and refreshments to VELA Cup Sicilia.
Mylius Yachts
The Italian fast cruiser shipyard participated in VELA Cup Toscana with its boats for the Mylius Rendez Vous.
Beneteau
The shipyard partnered with dealers NSS Yachting (VC Costa Smeralda) and Spartivento (VC Sicily) for the Beneteau Cup.
Lagoon
The shipyard partnered with Lagoon Cup dealer NSS Yachting at the VELA Cup Costa Smeralda.
Triton
VELA Cup Toscana also hosted the second edition of the regatta to promote Natura 2000 marine and coastal sites thanks to the support of Triton Research.
NSS Charter
The charter company has made its charter boats available for the VELA Cup Sardinia in Costa Smeralda.
Spartivento Yachts & Charters
The charter company has made its charter boats available for the VELA Cup Sicilia at Capo d’Orlando Marina.
We also thank
YC Chiavari – Circoli Velici del Tigullio Sailing Clubs Committee – Focus Vision Team – YC Cala de’ Medici – La Cala de’ Medici Bistrot – AS Vaurien – Leatherman – CV Brindisi – LNI Brindisi – YC Cala dei Sardi – Nieddittas – Camillo Zucconi – City of Procida – LNI Procida – Africa Mission – Centro Costruttori di Possibilità – Vela Latina Monte di Procida – YC Capo d’Orlando – Progetto a Gonfie Vele – Multinautic – AIPD Milazzo
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