After the success of the two previous editions, the Italian Sailing Federation and the Italian RS Aero Class, in collaboration with the International Class, have once again entrusted the event to the Società Canottieri Ichnusa and the Lega Navale del Sulcis, who will organise the event with the professionalism and hospitality already demonstrated on several occasions. The event, with each team consisting of a boy and a girl, also aims to create a cultural and social exchange between participants. There will be under-25 male and female sailors from Ireland, Germany, Ukraine, Estonia, Great Britain, Belgium, Argentina, Lithuania – winner of the last edition – and, of course, Italy, for three days of sport, friendship, and sharing.

The basin in front of the ‘Su Siccu-Molo Ichnusa ’waterfront offers an ideal location for team regattas, sheltered and with great viewing opportunities for spectators, who can follow the races while strolling or sitting comfortably on benches. The races will be held on the RS Aero single-handed dinghy with the sail size 5 (the smallest in the class), to ensure that everyone can race even in strong winds. Team regattas are based on precise sailing, manoeuvres, tactics and good handling of the rules, rather than pure speed: a ‘game’ that youngsters are very passionate about.

The event, which on Thursday 24 October will see the arrival of participants with the assignment of boats and subsequent training, will get into full swing on Friday 25 October and continue until Sunday 27. The event is supported by the Region of Sardinia and enjoys the patronage of Cagliari Municipality.

Composition and format of the teams

• Teams: Each team is composed of two sailors, one man and one woman.
• Age limit: Sailors must be under 25 years of age on 31 December 2024.
• Race format: Two teams compete with two boats per team, for a total of four boats per race.

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Schedule
Thursday, 24 October – Preparation and practice day
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 October – Official races

ONLINE ENTRY via the Class event page
Notice of Race, Info & Notice Board
Entry Fee:  100 Euro, per team
Boat Security Deposit:  200 Euros, per competitor (payable in cash or via instant bank transfer upon arrival, credit cards not accepted)
Accommodation:  including breakfast and dinner and the use of the boat RS Aero 5 will be provided free of charge by the OA for 2 athletes and 1 coach from the day of arrival the 24th of October to the day of departure 28th of October (4 nights). It may be possible to stay at the same accommodation extra nights but at your own expense. Please confirm with the local Organisers which nights you require and how many people; [email protected]
Single Sailors:  If you would like to compete but can not find a team mate please let me know ([email protected]) and I can try to match you together another sailor for a combined nation entry.  

MULTIPlE TEAMS PER NATION LIMITATION
Cultural diversity of participating nations can significantly enrich the experience and promote healthy competition. Therefore priority is initially given to nations entering 1 team per nation. The organisers reserve the right to accept members from new countries before accepting multiple national teams.