Italian Sailing Elite Compete for National Glory at the Edison Next 2024 Olympic Classes Championship in Cagliari
The Italian Olympic Classes Championship – Edison Next 2024 kicked off in Cagliari with perfect sailing conditions, steady southeast winds between 7-12 knots, and a packed day of racing. With nine national titles at stake in Olympic disciplines, as well as non-Olympic classes such as ILCA 6 men and Para Sailing Hansa and 2.4 mR, the event showcases some of Italy’s best talent in sailing.
The Championship, hosted by the Windsurfing Club Cagliari and the Italian Naval League (Cagliari Section), is part of the Sardinia Sailing Cup, a series of autumn sailing events sponsored by the Sardinia Region’s Department of Tourism, Crafts, and Trade.
Overview of Day One: Racing Highlights and Results
The Gulf of Angels and Su Siccu areas offered varied conditions for all classes, with smooth thermal breezes from the south-southwest and winds between 8 to 12 knots. Most classes managed to complete between two to five races, although the conditions were more challenging for the ILCA 7 male single-handed sailors, resulting in only one completed race. Here are the initial standings after day one:
Para Sailing Classes
- 2.4 mR (14 participants, 3 races)
Leader: Antonio Squizzato (SC Garda Salò), former Paralympian (1-1-2)
2nd: Stefano Savelli (LNI Mandello) (2-3-3)
3rd: Angelo Boscolo (Jesolo YC) (6-2-1) - Hansa 303 Double (12 crews, 3 races)
Leaders: Valentina Diana & Francesca Ramazzotti (Veliamoci Torregrande, Oristano) (1-2-1)
2nd: Lucia Garau & Maria Cristina Atzori (Veliamoci Torregrande, Oristano) (2-1-2)
3rd: Matteo Canova & Chiara Ingaio (NIC Catania) (5-3-4) - Hansa Singles (23 participants, 3 races)
Leader: Vincenzo Gulino (CV Crotone) (2-1-1)
2nd: Nina Corbetta (Marinando), recent European champion (1-2-2)
3rd: Carmelo Forastieri (4-3-6)
Olympic Classes
- ILCA 7 (60 sailors, 1 race)
Leader: Edoardo Follesa (YC Cagliari)
2nd: Cesare Barabino (YC Costa Smeralda)
3rd: Roberto Rinaldi (CV Roma) - ILCA 6 Women (33 sailors, 2 races)
Leader: Emma Mattivi (FV Riva) (1-2)
2nd: Sara Savelli (YC Cagliari) (4-1)
3rd: Clara Lorenzi (CN Bardolino) (3-4) - ILCA 6 Men (68 sailors, 2 races)
Leader: Lorenzo Fonda (CV Muggia) (5-1)
2nd: Hernk Manuel Vos (FV Malcesine) (1-5)
3rd: Tommaso Gallina (CN Bardolino) (7-8) - 470 Mixed (12 crews, 3 races)
Leaders: Giacomo Ferrari (Marina Militare) & Alessandra Dubbini (Fiamme Gialle) (1-1-3)
2nd: Livia Ciampinelli & Marcello Miliardi (CV Antignano) (5-3-2)
3rd: Aurora Casertano (CC Aniene) & Mattia Tognocchi (CV Antignano) (8-2-1) - 49er Men (4 crews, 4 races)
Leaders: Lorenzo Pezzilli (CV Ravennate) & Tobia Torroni (CN Savio) (1-3-1-1)
2nd: Renzo Seneca Veronelli & Renzo Alessandro Veronelli (CV Bari) (3-1-2-2)
3rd: Zeno Valerio Marchesini (FV Malcesine) & Leo Chistè (Aeronautica Militare) (2-2-3-3) - 49er FX Women (5 crews, 4 races)
Leaders: Sofia Giunchiglia & Giulia Schio (CV Sferracavallo) (1-1-4-2)
2nd: Jana Germani (Marina Militare) & Caterina Sedmak (Sirena KNT)
3rd: Sofia Vatteroni (CNM Carrara) & Alexandra Ufnarovskaia (CV Bari) - Kite Women (6 athletes, 5 races)
Leader: Maggie Pescetto (YC Italiano), Olympian for Paris 2024 (1-1-1-1-3)
2nd: Mafalda Pires de Lima (Portugal)
3rd: Tiana Laporte (Chia Wind Club, Italy) - Kite Men (14 athletes, 5 races)
Leader: Max Mader (Singapore), Olympic silver medalist for Paris 2024 (five 1sts)
2nd: Riccardo Pianosi (Marina Militare, Italy) (2-7-2-2-4)
3rd: Vojta Koska (Czech Republic) - iQFOiL Women (13 athletes, 3 races)
Leader: Carola Colasanto (Tognazzi Marine Village) (1-5-2)
2nd: Sofia Renna (Circolo Surf Torbole) (10-2-3)
3rd: Medea Marisa Falcioni (SEF Stamura) (5-4-4) - iQFOiL Men (28 athletes, 3 races)
Leader: Federico Allan Pilloni (YC Costa Smeralda) (1-1-3)
2nd: Luca Di Tomassi (Fiamme Gialle) (1-1-23)
3rd: Cristian Sciacca (CS Torbole)
Evening Highlights and Upcoming Events
Throughout the evening, live coverage of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli‘s races for the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona was broadcast on the big screen at the FIVillage stage in Marina Piccola. Tomorrow, the top three sailors in each class will be awarded championship bibs at 10 AM – yellow for first place, blue for second, and red for third.
Statements from the Opening Ceremony
Francesco Ettorre, President of the Italian Sailing Federation
“We come to this Championship with pride and enthusiasm, especially after our recent Olympic gold medals. This event is a continuation of Italian sailing’s journey as one of the world’s leading powers. CICO provides a chance to write another chapter of our history, and we are grateful for Sardinia’s strong connection to sailing.”
Corrado Fara, President of FIV’s Zone III
“It is a privilege to host over 300 athletes in nine Olympic disciplines here in Cagliari. The presence of the Para Sailing classes is especially noteworthy, underscoring our commitment to inclusion. A special mention goes to Marta Maggetti, Sardinia’s pride with her Olympic gold, reflecting the bond between our land and the sea.”
Racing continues throughout the week, with the final events concluding on Sunday, the 29th of September.
