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The award ceremony for the UVAI 2025 “Owner of the Year”

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5 months ago

The award ceremony for the UVAI 2025 “Owner of the Year” took place in Rome during the Assembly of the Unione Vela d’Altura Italiana, recognizing the leading figures of the Italian offshore sailing season.

We are pleased to highlight the success of two of our owners:

Our Member and Sports Director Alberto Magnani, who with his Swan 45 Tengher won in Class A, and
Our Member Giancarlo Ghislanzoni, who with his J122 Chestress won in Class B.

An important recognition celebrating their sporting activity and achievements during the 2025 offshore sailing season.

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Millevele IREN

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Italian Youth Double-Handed Championships

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Grand Prix of Speed

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36° Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

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ILCA 6 Women's World Championship

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12 mR GP World

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Melges 24 European Championship

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Campionati Italiani Giovanili

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Millevele IREN

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Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam

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420 – World Championship in Biscarrosse (France) and European Championship in Nida (Lithuania)

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Optimist – Italian Team Championship and OptiWeek

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2 months ago

J/70 Member's Cup - Summer Edition

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2 months ago

Coppa Primavela Kinder Joy of moving 2026

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