Hello guys!
In my town,Imperia, there's every two years an "Old Yacht" (here called "Vele d' Epoca"-"Epoch Sails")gathering lasting for a week, with regattas and parades of sailing ships from everywhere in the world: I'd like to know just if there's any sailor for hobby or yacht-owner who has taken or is going to take part in this event or similar ones; in fact my town is sister city with Newport, Rhode Island, the set of the most important Old Yacht Competition in the US.

Last edition we had the honor to host an American delegation, and Newport's mayor ,at the time Mr Sardella, enjoyed the trip with his citizens.

Due to this sisterage we always have lots of American flags in our harbour during "the Sails", but British too, South American and many more.
At the end of the competition (about 150 sailing yachts racing in different classes) ,this year starting the 13th to the 17th September, we have awesome fireworks with music.

Ever heard about it (or more probably Newport's) ? If someone is plannig a trip to Italy between the 10th and the 20th of September, pass here, it deserves your time, expecially if you're sea and sailing amateurs.

So, seaman Xmarkers from everwhere, I' looking forward you!!!


Cheers,


Ps: further infos on: www.veledepoca.com