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Rowing and sailing competitions in Italy

Overview

In late September 2026, the fourth edition of the Special Olympics rowing competition was held at Lago di Roffia. The event drew interest from German, French, and Italian clubs, featuring qualifying heats and finals for two-person and four-person boats. Canottieri Velocior La Spezia took first place, while Canottieri San Miniato established twinning agreements with French and Italian clubs.

Following this, the Italian Coastal Rowing Championships took place in Pesaro from October 2 to 4. The competition involved 67 clubs, with ASD Canottieri Partenio securing a second-place finish in the Under 23 double category. Concurrently, in international sailing at the 470 Open European Trophy & Master’s Cup in Slovenia, Club Nautico Pesaro earned two silver medals in the Grand Grand Master and Master categories.

The championships in Pesaro featured 430 athletes representing 62 clubs, awarding 35 national titles across Senior, Under 23, Under 19, and Master categories. The host club, Canottieri Pesaro, achieved 13 total podium finishes, including two national titles in the Master 55-64 Men’s C4x+ and the Master Over 64 Mixed C4x+ categories. Additionally, Lorenzo Albini of Canottieri Pesaro secured a silver medal in the Under 23 Mixed Double alongside Gloria Pierleoni, while also placing fourth in the Senior Men’s Four. Other winners included representatives from Aeronautica Militare, CC Barion, and SC Milano/Rosaremo.

Entities

Pesaro · Club Nautico Pesaro · Canottieri Pesaro · Special Olympics · Lorenzo Albini

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Pesaro hosts Italian Coastal Rowing Championships

    The Italian Coastal Rowing Championships in Pesaro featured 430 athletes and 62 clubs, with Lorenzo Albini winning silver in the Under 23 Mixed Double.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pesaro athletes secure podium finishes in rowing and sailing

    Athletes from Pesaro achieved success in recent competitions, including silver medals for ASD Canottieri Partenio in coastal rowing and two silver medals for Club Nautico Pesaro in Slovenia.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Special Olympics rowing competition held at Lago di Roffia

    The fourth Special Olympics rowing competition was held at Lago di Roffia, featuring Italian clubs and gaining European interest. Canottieri Velocior La Spezia took first place.

Sources

gonews.it · holidaycoast.it · ilcuoioindiretta.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · viverepesaro.it · viveresanbenedetto.it

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