Cagliari Hosts the Italian Olympic Classes Championship Edison Next 2024: A Spectacular Display of Sailing Talent
The Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) successfully concluded the Italian Olympic Classes Championship – Edison Next 2024, in Cagliari. The championship, part of the Sardinia Sailing Cup, was organized by the Windsurfing Club Cagliari and the Italian Naval League of Cagliari. With around 500 athletes from across Italy and abroad, the event was a remarkable display of sailing talent and sportsmanship, reinforced by Sardinia’s growing status as a sailing destination.
Perfect Racing Conditions and a Strong Finale
The final day, Sunday, September 29, was met with ideal weather in the Gulf of Angels, allowing for competitive racing across all classes. The Maestrale wind, slightly calmer than the previous day, provided consistent speeds between 12 and 18 knots. Mirco Babini, coordinator of the Sardinia Sailing Cup, expressed satisfaction with the conditions, noting that all scheduled races were completed, and athletes enjoyed their time on the water.
Francesco Ettorre, President of the Italian Sailing Federation, remarked, “The Italian Olympic Classes Championship Edison Next 2024 concluded with great satisfaction and pride. The athletes demonstrated high-level competition, and Italian sailing showcased its passion and strength.” He also thanked all those involved in making the event possible and emphasized Sardinia’s role in promoting sailing on the international stage.
Highlights from the Championship
The event saw top competitors across seven Olympic sailing disciplines, setting the stage for intense competition leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics. The championship also included Para Sailing events, underscoring the FIV’s commitment to inclusivity in the sport.
The races culminated in an awards ceremony held at Marina Piccola’s amphitheater, attended by top authorities and a large audience of athletes and supporters. A minute of silence was observed in memory of Anna Laura Pilia, a young sailor, and Sebastiano Palumberi, a federal judge.
Before the awards, the FIVillage stage hosted a talk titled “Together for the Protection of the Sea,” featuring marine biologist Carlotta Santolini of the One Ocean Foundation and Researcher at the University of Insubria, alongside FIV III Zone President Corrado Fara.
Podium Results Overview
The Gulf of Angels played host to multiple races across a variety of classes. Here are the podium results of the Italian Olympic Classes Championship – Edison Next 2024:
eSailing Championships
- Team eSailing: 1st – Club Nautico Marina di Carrara; 2nd – Circolo Canottieri Roggero di Lauria.
- Fleet eSailing: 1st – Luca Coslovich; 2nd – Amos Di Benedetto; 3rd – Filippo Lanfranchi.
Youth ILCA Championships
- ILCA 6 Under 17 Women: 1st – Murri Marina; 2nd – Livia Beltrano; 3rd – Chiara Pallua.
- ILCA 6 Under 19 Women: 1st – Arsenì Maria Vittoria; 2nd – Caracciolo di Brienza Ginevra; 3rd – Cecilia Belletti.
ILCA 7 (Men)
- ILCA 7 Overall: 1st – Cesare Barabino; 2nd – Dimitri Peroni; 3rd – Attilio Borio.
- ILCA 7 Under 21: 1st – Antonio Pascali; 2nd – Alberto Di Vella; 3rd – Enrico Tanferna.
ILCA 6 (Women & Men)
- ILCA 6 Women: 1st – Emma Mattivi; 2nd – Sara Savelli; 3rd – Carolina Albano.
- ILCA 6 Women Under 21: 1st – Emma Mattivi; 2nd – Arsenì Maria Vittoria; 3rd – Caracciolo di Brienza Ginevra.
- ILCA 6 Men Overall: 1st – Niccolò Giuseppe Cassitta; 2nd – Rayene El Haddadi; 3rd – Giulio Genna.
- ILCA 6 Men Seniors: 1st – Lorenzo Fonda; 2nd – Gabriele Amodio; 3rd – Francesco Miseri.
470 Class (Mixed & Male)
- 470 Men: 1st – Flavio Fabbrini; 2nd – Manuel Scacciati & Leonardo Giovannini; 3rd – Mauro Musanti & Andrea De Montis.
- 470 Mixed: 1st – Giacomo Ferrari & Alessandra Dubbini; 2nd – Benedetta Di Salle & Alessio Bellico; 3rd – Livia Ciampinelli & Marcello Miliardi.
- 470 Mixed Under 24: 1st – Livia Ciampinelli & Marcello Miliardi; 2nd – Aurora Casertano & Mattia Tognocchi; 3rd – Adriano Quan Cardi & Flavia Maltagliati.
49er (Men & FX Women)
- 49er Men: 1st – Lorenzo Pezzilli & Tobia Torroni; 2nd – Zeno Marchesini & Leonardo Chistè; 3rd – Renzo Seneca Veronelli & Alessandro Renzo Veronelli.
- 49er Under 23: 1st – Lorenzo Pezzilli & Tobia Torroni; 2nd – Renzo Seneca Veronelli & Alessandro Renzo Veronelli; 3rd – Tommaso Battaglia & Bruno Mantero.
- 49er FX Women: 1st – Sofia Giunchiglia & Giulia Schio; 2nd – Jana Germani & Caterina Sedmak; 3rd – Sofia Vatteroni & Alexandra Ufnarovskaia.
Kite & iQFOiL
- Formula Kite Men: 1st – Riccardo Pianosi; 2nd – Lorenzo Boschetti; 3rd – Flavio Marx.
- Open: Maximilian Maeder (Singapore).
- Formula Kite Women: 1st – Maggie Pescetto; 2nd – Tiana La Porte; 3rd – Gaia Falco.
- iQFOiL Men: 1st – Luca Di Tomassi; 2nd – Federico Pilloni; 3rd – Manolo Umberto Modena.
- Open: Adrien Mestre (France).
- iQFOiL Men Under 23: 1st – Federico Pilloni; 2nd – Manolo Umberto Modena; 3rd – Francesco Forani.
- iQFOiL Women: 1st – Carola Colasanto; 2nd – Sofia Renna; 3rd – Linda Oprandi.
Para Sailing Classes
- 2.4 mR Overall & Para Sailing: 1st – Antonio Squizzato; 2nd – Stefano Savelli; 3rd – Giancarlo Mariani.
- Hansa 303 Single: 1st – Vincenzo Gulino; 2nd – Nina Corbetta; 3rd – Davide Di Maria.
- Hansa 303 Double: 1st – Valentina Diana & Francesca Ramazzotti; 2nd – Lucia Garau & Maria Cristina Atzori; 3rd – Matteo Canova & Chiara Ingaglio.
Edison Next: Title Sponsor
The Italian Sailing Federation partnered with Edison Next as the title sponsor of the championship. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and teamwork, Edison Next is committed to promoting environmental protection, energy optimization, and the development of green technologies.
Conclusion and Future Events
The Italian Olympic Classes Championship – Edison Next 2024 provided an opportunity to witness top-tier sailing and promote the growth of the sport in Sardinia. With more international events planned for the region, sailing enthusiasts can look forward to continued excitement and development in this Mediterranean sailing hub.
