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Matteo Iachino, la traversata in windsurf
il più antico club velico del Mediterraneo

il più antico club velico del Mediterraneo Matteo Iachino, la traversata in windsurf

Matteo Iachino, la traversata in windsurf

UN SOLO MARE PER TUTTI

Matteo Iachino, Windsurfing Across the Ligurian Sea

 

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The crossing from Liguria to Giraglia on a windsurfing board

This project stems from the desire to achieve something never attempted before: a great sporting feat aimed at raising awareness for environmental respect and the sea.

One man, aboard his windsurfing board, propelled by the wind and a grand objective: to reach the Giraglia lighthouse. If one person can cross the entire Ligurian Sea sustainably, why can’t each of us do more for the environment every day?

We have only one sea, and we must all take care of it.

The Event:

The event is planned in collaboration with the YCI. The departure is scheduled from the Ligurian city of Imperia to arrive after 80 nautical miles, equivalent to about 148 km, at the islet of Giraglia, a staggering distance to cover on a windsurfing board in a single stretch.

Matteo Iachino, a lifelong windsurfer, who had harbored this dream for years, has decided to attempt it today.

After analyzing the idea with meteorologists and experts, it was thought that the only condition capable of ensuring the success of the endeavor would be to wait for a Mistral wind between 10 and 25 knots.

 

Progress:

The event will be weather-dependent. A group of experts will advise on the best choice of day.

The waiting period will be from August 29th to September 18th, 2022. To make the event more engaging, the preparation phases, all navigation information, will be distributed on social media channels and directly on the dedicated webpage. Here, it will be possible to view the status of the event and follow the crossing in real-time thanks to the live tracking system that Matteo will have with him during the navigation. During the attempt, the athlete will be accompanied by a support boat ready to intervene and provide assistance if needed.

 

Departure Phases:

Stand-by

Possible start within 5 days

Departure within the next 48 hours

 

 

 

 

MATTEO IACHINO

Matteo Iachino was born in 1989 in Savona, Liguria. A windsurfer since the age of 10, with dedication and passion, he quickly became a professional and excelled in the world of slalom.
He was the European Champion in 2012 and six-time National Champion.
Three times Vice World Champion in the PWA World Cup Tour slalom specialty.
In 2016, he fulfilled his dream, becoming - the first Italian in the history of the specialty - World Champion on the PWA circuit.