After the record for circumnavigation of ' Island, established in 2006 by Vento di Sardegna, the Open 50 conducted by Guido Maisto and Andrea Mura, the idea of organize an event of great interest not only involving the sailing boats with crews of two persons, but also boats complete with crews, in the similitude of the two Rome and Rome for All.
The purpose is to give life to a sailing event that is logically connected complexity and characteristics similar to ocean racing, more precisely, a permanent place in the world of ocean racing calendar Mediterranean a competition, using the formula of the limitation to two of the crew (Double Handed) and complete crews (Full Crew), both at trial for the skills and virtues of the crews and seamanship training school at the same time and preparation to evidence of a broader commitment.
The goal is also to create a sporting event with the intent to promote perpetual Sardinia, to capitalize on its coasts and the port of Cagliari through the presence of sailboats and maxi yacht, in 15 days. event.
This idea has a new collaboration between the sports association VENTO DI SARDEGNA, Lega Navale Cagliari section Command and the Military Maritime Self in Sardinia (Marisardegna) already Walls and logistics partner of the craft that sails with the Maisto Guidone Sports Sailing Navy.
The race scheduled for Sunday, September 20, will be to counter-clockwise circumnavigation of the island with departure and arrival in the port of Cagliari.
will be allowed for the presence on board of an accredited journalist and a cameraman for the creation of images that promote the event highlighting the same time, Sardinia and the coast.
All boats are equipped with satellite tracking system, supplied by the organization, which will allow anyone to follow the race www.roundsardiniarace.com viewing the website, the information of position, course and speed of each hull. An important element for the promotion of sailing and for the greater involvement of the public who can watch the race from the comfort of home.
More information on the race are available on the website: www.roundsardiniarace.com constantly updated.
Good Wind.
Team VDS. www.ventodisardegna.it
