(Lago di Garda, Italy)- What are you waiting for!? The world’s best
sailing on one of the world’s best freshwater lakes! Guaranteed winds
morning and afternoon in the 15-20 kts range with a setting that many
consider to be one of the most picturesque anywhere— verdant green,
tree-laden cliffs diving right into the waters on your starboard tack
layline, rolling pastures of goats, vineyards and late summer snows in
the distant Italian Alps glistening in the background!? Exquisite, cozy
little villages, cafes that encompass all the best Italy has to offer-
tasty bruschetta, delicious pastas, insalata caprese, yummy wine. You
simply cannot imagine a better place to be at the end of summer, the
warm, loving Italian hospitality is simply to die for! By the way, the first J/70 Europeans is getting closer and for those teams who have not made their final decision to travel to Riva del Garda, Italy, now is time for “last-minute” boarding!
At present, we have twenty-seven entries from eight European countries (Austria, Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands & Russia) and we are still missing some of the most representative Europeans Teams especially from North Europe. We invite more friends from the UK, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands to join us for fun in the sun in Italy!
The Club Fraglia della Vela, the J/70 Italian Class, and Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) are making all efforts to offer the warmest and most friendly welcome to all J/70 sailors. Plus, we can promise the best organization on this marvelous spot of water in the Italian Alps, were wind is never missing!
We are getting ready to provide you with great social events taking place at Fraglia della Vela Club House, with the typical hospitality of our lovely Trentino Region, were food and wine are famous and so good!
Furthermore, we are working on incredibly generous Awards and nice gadgets for your boat, in order that you will have a great memory of your sailing at the first J/70 Europeans. Our sponsors Toyota - Alcatel Onetouch - Gill - Hann Spree - J/Boats Italy will be providing some amazing “gifts”.
Do not forget that the J/70 European Championships will be a qualifier to enter next year’s J/70 Worlds 2015 in La Rochelle, France!
With Fausto da Prè, the famous Club Fraglia della Vela PRO, responsible for all marks setting, they have tested new courses on both shores of the Lake, technically valuable inputs with the local winds experienced on Lago di Garda- the “Ora” from North and “Peler” from the South. Sailing upwind will definitely be more open and competitive. Downwind sailing will be so fast, you'll need good eyes and goggles to find the leeward mark!!
Accommodations in Riva are easy and convenient and Matteo Reboli at Fraglia della Vela will offer his assistance to help you to find the best solution for your requirements- from villas, to local bed & breakfast inns to campgrounds.
To J/70 sailor friends, the YC Fraglia della Vela awaits to take care of you in the best way possible on our beautiful lake at Riva del Garda! Please contact Paolo Boido at- jboats@jboats.it or cell# +39-33-56885005
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