(Monte Carlo, Monaco)- The J/70 Italian Class is getting ready to run
the largest J/70 regatta series in southern Europe. This was possible
with the joint venture of the J/70 fleets from YC Monaco and YC Sanremo,
managed with the cooperation of both the J/70 NCA Chairman Vittorio di
Mauro from Italy and Jacopo Carrain from the J/70 NCA Monaco.The main sponsor of the series will be ALCATEL OneTouch and the Federation Italiano de Vela (FIV) have assigned the winner of the series as the J/70 Italian National Champion; this goes to the best finishing Team at the end of a series of five regattas and up to thirty-five races!
The first two events will constitute, as well, the Spring Cup with active participation from both YC Monaco and YC San Remo fleets. The third event will again be held in San Remo in May before the J/70 class heads across Italy to race for the first time on the Adriatic Sea; the sailors will enjoy the nice, friendly and well-organized location of the Riviera Romagnola and the wonderful host club- Circolo Nautico Cervia. The final event will take on Lago di Garda in September, already a “classic” event for passionate J/70 enthusiasts in Europe.
The
twenty boats of the Italian Fleet are getting ready to move this week
to Monaco to meet the local YC Monaco J/70's. Some Teams from North
Europe are attending as well. Therefore, expect a crowded starting line
in the range of forty-plus J/70’s! All the best Italian Teams will be
there, including Carlo Alberini’s CALVI NETWORK. There is no question,
CALVI NETWORK will be the “standard bearer” for all top European teams
to be measured against; especially after winning the USA J/70 Midwinters
in Key West, Florida, placing 2nd in the recent Bacardi Miami Sailing
Week and was also the 2014 European Champion and Italian Champion! The Italian JCA is looking forward to welcoming teams from all countries across Europe. The ALCATEL OneTouch Italian Trophy is an “open” event and all Teams are welcome. There is the opportunity to store your boat in Sanremo and J/Boats Italy is proud to offer their best assistance. The schedule for the events is as follows:
- Mar 28-29- Spring Cup (YCM & YCS)- Monte Carlo, Monaco- YC Monaco
- Apr 25-26- Spring Cup (YCM & YCS)- San Remo, Italy- YC San Remo
- May 16-17- Campeonato Nazionale- San Remo, Italy- YC San Remo
- Jun 12-14- Campeonato Nazionale- Cervia, Italy- Circolo Nautico Cervia
- Sep 10-12- EuroCup- Riva del Garda, Italy- Fraglia Vela Riva
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