Villasimius Sets Sail: Hosting the 2024 Sardinia Challenge with Premier Sailing Competitions
From May 23 to 26, 2024, Villasimius will host the Sardinia Challenge, a series of events dedicated to the world of sailing.
The event, which kicks off the summer season for the Optimist Class sailing school, includes the third stage of the Kinder Joy of Moving Trophy – Touring Cup and the sixth stage of the WingFoil Italian Cup ok CKWI.
Kinder Joy of Moving Trophy – Touring Cup
- Dates: May 23-26, 2024
- Participants: Over 280 young cadet and junior sailors from all over Italy.
- Boat: Optimist, a 2.30-meter-long monohull designed for children and teenagers aged 8 to 14.
WingFoil Fest Trophy
- Dates: May 25-26, 2024
- Participants: Athletes competing in the sixth stage of the Italian Cup, valid for the Sardinian Championship title.
Side Activities
The rich calendar of the Sardinia Challenge also includes Parasailing activities with three Hansa 303 boats and the participation of top Sardinian athletes. On the afternoon of Saturday, May 25, the Marina di Villasimius square will host the Sea Festival.
Organization and Sponsorships
The event is organized by the Italian Naval League Villasimius Section, in collaboration with the Yacht Club Villasimius, the Marina di Villasimius, the Italian Sailing Federation, the III FIV Zone, with support from the Optimist Italia Class and the Ferrero Group with the Kinder Joy Of Moving project.
It is sponsored by the Municipality of Villasimius and the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara and is part of the “Sardinia Island of Sport” major events calendar by the Sardinia Region Tourism Department.
Importance of the Event
The Sardinia Challenge not only attracts young sailing talents but also represents an important opportunity to promote environmental sustainability and sea conservation. The Kinder Joy of Moving project, active in 33 countries and involving 2.6 million children, aims to encourage movement and play as tools for developing a healthy and active future generation.
Testimonials
Sergio Ghiani, President of the Italian Naval League Villasimius Section
“The Kinder Joy of Moving Trophy – Touring Cup is highly sought after by all the nautical clubs in Italy, and we are proud to have brought this great event to Villasimius. We work tirelessly to ensure that children and their families can fully experience the sea and discover the area through sports, even in the low season.”
Walter Cavallucci, President of the Optimist Italia Class
“Villasimius offers families the opportunity to explore the area while their children are engaged in an important regatta like the Kinder Joy of Moving Trophy – Touring Cup. Our class has about 2000 members across Italy, and each year, thanks to Kinder Joy of Moving, we can introduce hundreds of boys and girls to sailing.”
Amedeo Ferrigno, President of the Marina di Villasimius
“After hosting internationally significant regattas, the Marina di Villasimius welcomes with great enthusiasm the 280 athletes arriving in Sardinia for the Kinder Joy of Moving Trophy – Touring Cup and all the athletes registered for the WingFoil Fest Trophy. Our hope is that the Marina di Villasimius will become a regular destination and stop on the national calendar in the future.”
Conclusion
The Sardinia Challenge represents an extraordinary opportunity for Villasimius to showcase its natural beauty and hospitality, bringing young people closer to the sport of sailing and promoting important values such as sustainability and environmental conservation.
The event promises to be a highlight in the Italian sailing calendar and a launching pad for tomorrow’s champions.
