Naples to host Italian Olympic Sailing Championships

The Italian Sailing Federation (FIV), in collaboration with the Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia and ten local clubs, will host the Edison Next Italian Championship of Olympic Classes (CICO) in Naples from October 21 to 24.

The event features over 250 boats and approximately 400 athletes, including Italian national team members and international competitors. The competition covers ten Olympic disciplines and Para Sailing, serving as a key stepping stone for athletes aiming for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

An opening ceremony is scheduled for October 20 at the Rotonda Diaz, featuring officials such as FIV President Francesco Ettorre and Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia President Fabrizio Cattaneo della Volta. The championship will utilize six different racing courses within the Gulf of Naples.