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LAKE GARDA SAILING & WINDSURFING CLUBS 2008 E S S E N C E o F I t A L y w w w .v is it g a rd a .c o m

Main regattas: Class: Optimist, 420 August 2008 4 laghi Class: Optimist August 2008

Ora Cup Ora Class: Snipe

September 2008

Campionato Sud Europeo

Famous for its hospitality, Circolo Vela Arco organizes national and international sailing regattas, as well as “get-together dinners”, where the dishes of the local traditional cuisine, accompanied by a good wine, welcome guests very warmly.

Facilities:

> courses for children and adults on dinghy and cruise boats during the summer season with qualified instructors

> a wide parking and big green areas, where guests (agonistic teams as well) are always very welcome The club is open all year round and is at disposal of everybody who’ d like to plough through the waves of one of the most beautiful and famous lakes of the world: Lake Garda.

Circolo Vela Arco

Via Lungo Sarca , 20 38062 Arco ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 505086 Fax +39 0464 505086 [email protected] www.circolovelaarco.it

CIRCoLo VELA ARCo

www.circolovelaarco.it Fraglia Vela Riva www.fragliavelariva .it Lega Navale Italiana sezione Riva del Garda www.leganavale.it/rivadelgarda Gardasee Charter

www.gscharter.com Circolo Surf Torbole www.circolosurftorbole.com Circolo Vela Torbole www.circolovelatorbole.com Conca d’Oro

www.windsurfconca .com Surf Segnana

www. surfsegnana .it Surfcenter Lido Blu www. surflb.com Vasco Renna www.vascorenna .com

Vela Club

Campione Del Garda www.vccampione.org Circolo Vela Gargnano www.centomiglia .it

Societa’ Canottieri Garda Salo’ www.canottierigarda .it

Fraglia Vela Desenzano www.fragliavela .it Fraglia Vela Peschiera www.fragliavelapeschiera .com Centro Nautico Bardolino www.centronauticobardolino.it Lega Navale Italiana - Garda www.lnigarda .it

Yachting Club Torri www.yctorri.it

Circolo Nautico Brenzone www.cnbvela .it

Fraglia Vela Malcesine www.fragliavela .org

SAILING & WINDSURFING CLUBS

LEGA NAVALE

ItALIANA, SEZIoNE

RIVA DEL GARDA

board under the patronage of the President of the Italian Republic, has the aim to promote the sailing activity. The area of Riva del Garda has always played an important role promoting and sustaining the passion of “sailing all together” in the Alto Garda region and organizing promotional initiatives, both in training and practice of this sport.

Facilities:

> the sailing school, in cooperation with the Gardaseecharter company

> a large wooden slipway

Lega Navale Italiana

Viale Rovereto, 142/a 38066 Riva del Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 556028 Fax +39 0464 556028 [email protected] www.leganavale.it/rivadelgarda Main regattas: Class: Catamarani May 30-June 1 2008

Cat Ora Cup Class: Catamarani

June 7 - 8 2008

Cat Alpen Cup Class: Crociera

September 21 2008

Trofeo Rigatti - 6^ prova Fraglia Cup

With an almost hundred-years-old tradi-tion exactly 80 years in 2008, Fraglia Vela Riva’s main activity is the organization of sailing events, most of them of interna-tional level. Located in the centre of Riva del Garda.

Facilities:

> a big park for cars, boats and trailers

> a supervised area (24 hours per day)

> two slipsways and a crane for the haulage (max 5 ton), a medium sized port and very hospitable premises

> a sailing school for children breeding ground for the agonistic team F.V.R., sailing club’s ambassador all over the world

> a comfortable clubhouse with an excel-lent Restaurant and Bar, 400 squared metres covered terrace for parties and prize giving, upper terrace/solarium

> a sailing school for adults which offers also exciting match racing and team building sessions

Fraglia Vela Riva

V.le Giancarlo Maroni, 2 38066 Riva del Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 552460 Fax +39 0464 557120 info@fragliavelariva .it www.fragliavelariva .it

FRAGLIA

VELA RIVA

26° Lake Garda Meeting Optimist Class Class: 470 W/M, 49er, Tornado, Finn, Laser, Yngling, Star, RS:X M, RS:X W

April 2008

Expert Olympic Garda 2008 Class: Optimist

June - July 2008

CIRCoLo SURF

toRBoLE

With almost 30 years of activity, we are one of the most important sailing organizations of Lake Garda. Among our hundreds of members we are proud to name Mrs Alessandra Sensini, Mistral Olimpic Champion and Neo RS:X World Champion. Every year we organize international sport events: 1° Youth World Championship, ISAF Olympic Windsurfing Evaluation Event, Trentino - RS:X World Championships. Very important is the SURFestival, show-exhibition where you can test all the new equipment and materials for the next season.

Facilities:

> surfing school for children

> a large slipway

> a private car parking

> windsurf storage

Main regattas:

Class: Freestyle session May 2008

SURFESTIVAL SLALOM CHALLENGE I° Class: Master, Youth, Juniores July 2008

Trentino 2008- IFCA Slalom World Championships

September 2008

SURFESTIVAL SLALOM CHALLENGE III°

Circolo Surf Torbole

38069 Torbole sul Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 505385 Fax +39 0464 548592 [email protected] www.circolosurftorbole.com With over 30 years of experience.

Against the stunning backdrop of Lake Garda, you can enjoy all the excitement of living with water and wind whilst sailing in complete safety. The fleet is composed by dinghies, catamarans, yachts of different sizes and is used for basic and advanced courses.

With us you can organize day, evening and night cruises with skipper, choosing itinerary and programme.

Facilities:

> boat, cat and dinghies hire

> sailing school (FIV and VDWS)

> charter service

GARDASEE CHARtER

Gardasee Charter

Porto S. Nicolò, V.le Rovereto 38066 Riva del Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 335 5274455

+39 335 5274554

Fax +39 0464 506050 [email protected] www.gscharter.com

CoNCA D’oRo

magic world of windsurfing, a big family ready to teach every single secret of this gorgeous sport.

Facilities:

> windsurfing school - every year qualified instructors will be available for beginners or anyone who wants to improve their windsurf boarding technique on the fascinating “windsurfing paradise” Lake Garda

> a wooden slipway in one of the best windsurfing spot of the area

> “Windsurfing” holiday packages in order to satisfy all the needs of every guest

> every year new windsurfing equipment

Conca d’Oro

Via Lungolago Verona , 6 38069 Torbole sul Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 548192 Fax +39 0464 548192 info@windsurfconca .com www.windsurfconca .com

CIRCoLo VELA

toRBoLE

Circolo Vela Torbole boasts 40 years of activity and 40 years of excellence in sailing. Long tradition, highly qualified staff, and excellent facilities ensure a well established club and great events.

Facilities: > sailing school

> hospitality agonistic teams and organization of individual/team training

> lying up for boats and a park for cars, boats and trailers

> regattas events organization

> port with a crane for the haulage

> a welcome and restoration service

> on request, holiday packages assistance

Circolo Vela Torbole

Via Lungolago Verona , 6 38069 Torbole sul Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 506240 secretariat +39 0464 505350 sailing office Fax +39 0464 506076 [email protected] www.circolovelatorbole.com Main regattas:

Class: Europe - Zoom8 March 14-18 2008

10th Torbole Europe Meeting Class: Optimist

June 18-20 2008 33° Optimist d’Argento Class: Melges 24 September 24-28 2008 11° International Melges Week - Volvo Cup

SURFCENtER

LIDo BLU

Courses are run following DSV/VDWS format

Small group instruction and video training

Land simulator: harness sailing - waterstart

Surfcenter Lido Blu

Via Foci del Sarca , 1

38069 Torbole sul Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 506349 Fax +39 0464 505931 Cell. +39 349 8800068 [email protected] www. surflb.com Welcome to Surfcenter Lido Blu 2008

open from April to October. Looking for a unique vacation spot? Then you’ve come to the right place... Surfcenter Lido Blu offers vacation packages to satisfy everyone, from the relaxed to the extreme, we can accommodate all. Surfcenter Lido Blu is a fully equipped, licensed windsurfing school with all the latest gear from Naish and Hifly.

Facilities:

> a broad range of equipment to suit any ability, add to that, wetsuits, harnesses, and everything else you’ll need to get on the water and rip it up

> a small bay created by the river Sarca has made an ideal launching/landing site for sailors of all abilities

> rental equipment: boards and rigs Naish 2008 SurfSegnana is a sport network

located on the Northern part of Lake Garda. It is well known as the best and better equipped European windsurfing school. The seven centres are situated between Torbole, Riva del Garda and Limone in an amazing setting where the mountains meet the lake and the wind is guaranteed.

Facilities:

> windsurfing school and rental, sailing boat - catamaran school and rental, mountainbikes rental and tour

> the booking office offers personalized packages including hotel, windsurf rental and lesson and bike rental at very reasonable prices

> staff can also manage events, team buildings and incentives

Surf Segnana

Foci del Sarca - P.O. BOX 50 38069 Torbole sul Garda ( Tn) Tel. +39 0464 505963 Fax +39 0464 505498 info@surfsegnana .it www. surfsegnana .it

SURF SEGNANA

VELA CLUB

CAMPIoNE DEL GARDA

that is a real launching pad on the clear water of the lake, it is a perfect training for sailing lovers, thanks to a temperate climate and intense winds all year round. It is internationally known also for the organization of numerous events, such as the World Competition Australian 18”, the European Championship Moth, the World Competition FD and the participation in the organization of the National Championship.

Facilities:

> courses for adults and children

> international Regattas and Events

> stages with practical assistance and logistic support

> multimedia room

> laying up service on land and mooring in the water

Main events:

Class: 18 foot skiff June 13-15 2008 EU Grand Prix X° Trofeo Luciano Nustrini Class: Flying Star ISO Seprember 13-14 2008 IX° Trofeo Vela Spettacolo Class: Laser - 420 April 20 2008 IV° Trofeo delle derive Class: 49er - 29er April 26-27 2008 III° Trofeo Alta Velocità

Vela Club Campione del Garda

Lungolago Olcese

25010 Campione del Garda (Bs) Tel. +39 0365 916908

Fax +39 0365 916908 [email protected] www.vccampione.org

VASCo RENNA

Centre is situated in the centre of Torbole in a wonderful hundred year old park by the lakeside.

Facilities:

> windsurf courses for every level, from beginners up to the advanced ones. There are 8 different kind of courses and all can be held in Italian, English, German, French and Spanish from professional teachers

> rental and storage, all the guests have 220 Fanatic boards and 250 Gaastra rigs 2008 to choose from. The centre offers also a storage service on the lake-shore for boards and sails

> holiday packages + courses or rental, the booking centre organizes holiday packages in hotel or apartment plus course or rental

Vasco Renna

Parco Pavese

38069 Torbole sul Garda (Tn) Tel +39 0464.505993 Fax + 39 0464.506254 info@vascorenna .com www.vascorenna .com

SoCIEtÀ CANottIERI

GARDA SALÒ

Main regattas:

Class: Dinghy May 31 - 1 June 2008 Regali Dinghy Cup June 7-8 2008 Sme Cup Class: cruising July 5-6 2008 Trevelica Salodiana Class: one design July 19-20 2008 Salò Sail Meeting

Our sailing club, recently renovated and enlarged, is located in a very fascinating context: Canottieri club is crossed by the new walking-bridge that connects Serenissima square to Sirena harbour.

Facilities:

> a port for more than 110 boats

> pay mooring

> sailing school, personalized for adults and children as well

> personalized rowing school for adults and children

> bar - restaurant with traditional

cuisine _{Canottieri Garda Salò}

Associazione sportiva dilettantistica Via Canottieri, 1 25087 Salò (Bs) Tel. +39 0365 43245 Fax +39 0365 523098 info@canottierigarda .it www.canottierigarda .it

CIRCoLo VELA

GARGNANo

Since 1951 till today it has been organizing a lot of international championships: F.D. World Championship 1985, the Youth World Isaf Championship 1993, the 5th World Blind Sailing International Championship 2002, the European Asso 99 Championship 1988-’89-2002, the Italian Championship of the Olympic classes, the Finn Italian Championship 1980, F.D. and Soling classes, the European Championship Melges 24 1995.

Facilities:

> sailing courses for children ( June-August) www.centomiglia.it

> sailing courses for adults (all year round) www.watertribe.it

> races for monohulls, monotypes, prototypes and cabin cruisers Main regattas:

Classes: Libera, one design, cruising, multihulls August 31 2008

Gorla Trophy

Classes: Libera, one design, cruising, multihulls

September 6 - 7 2008

Centomiglia/Multicento/Centopeople Regatta

Circolo Vela Gargnano and regattas

25084 Gargnano (Br) Tel. + 39 0365 71433 Fax +39 0365 71028

Press Office CENTOMIGLIA

Fax +39 0365 72450 info@centomiglia .it www.centomiglia .it

FRAGLIA VELA

DESENZANo

The sailing centre of Desenzano is first all a meeting point for friends with the passion for sailing and for lake Garda. The centre lies on the gulf of Desenzano, directly at the harbour of Maratona, the heart of the south “Riviera” of the lake.

Facilities: > leisure spaces

> courses for adults and children (3-5 years old)

> organization of international regattas

Fraglia Vela Desenzano Centro Velico (noleggio e scuola) Porto Maratona

25015 Desenzano del Garda (BS) Tel. +39 030 9143343 Fax +39 030 9124273 info@fragliavela .it www.fragliavela .it

FRAGLIA VELA

PESCHIERA

club which lies directly on the shores of the lake in Via Punta Marina in Peschiera del Garda.

Facilities:

> sailing courses for adults (on weekends from March to November) and children (during the summer holidays from Monday to Friday) with federated instructors

> crane for haulage

> slipway for haulage

> storage on land for sail boats

> mooring for boats

> dressing rooms

> club house with bar and cafeteria Fraglia Vela Peschiera

Via Punta Marina

37019 Peschiera del Garda ( Vr) Tel./Fax + 39 045 7550727 www.fragliavelapeschiera .com

LEGA NAVALE

ItALIANA - GARDA

Lega Navale Italiana - Garda

Lungolago Pincherli, 1 Casella Postale, 8 37016 Garda ( Vr) Tel./Fax + 39 045 7256377 [email protected] www.lnigarda .it The Lega Navale Italiana was founded

in 1897 in La Spezia – and has been a Public Board under the authority of the President of the Italian Republic since 1975. The L.N.I. aims to promote, in particular amongst young people, the sea attitude, the knowledge of sea problems, the love for the sea and the protection of sea environments and inland waters. The Garda chapter was founded in 1972 and has been affiliated with the Italian Sailing Federation (F.I.V.) since 1977.

Facilities:

> sailing courses for every level with qualified instructors L.N.I and F.I.V.

> floating wharf with paddle boats at the disposal of members to access the boats moored in the water

> outdoor storage areas for derive boats and various equipment Founded in 1979 the sailing club

Bardolino is the technical centre of the affiliated sailing, canoeing and boating federations. The center organizes sailing events like Trophy Silvano Mascanzoni, Trophy Mario De Beni (both for the optimist class) and the Lake Garda Winter Championship.

Facilities:

> large outdoor storage area for boats and equipment

> crane for haulage and launch

> mooring service for members in two areas (Punta Mirabello and Punta Cornicello) with a ferry service to moored boats.

> indoor tanks for practice canoeing and boating at the service of members

> dressing rooms, showers and private lockers

> a bar with a large terrace

Centro Nautico Bardolino

Lungolago Carmelo Preite, 10 37011 Bardolino ( Vr) Tel. / Fax + 39 045 7210816 [email protected] www.centronauticobardolino.it

CENtRo NAUtICo

BARDoLINo

XX° Trophy Silvano Mascanzoni valid as zone selection for the Italian Championships

Class Optimist September 21 2008 XXVI° Trophy Mario De Beni Summer Regatta Bisse Race October 12 2008 Boating Regatta

Classes: free class, monotype and cruise November 9 and 23 2008, January 18 2009, February 1 and 15 2009 XXI° Garda Winter Championship

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CIRCoLo NAUtICo

BRENZoNE

The sailing Centre of Brenzone was founded in 1963 and organizes sailing activities, regattas, etc., and is the home of the Technical Center for Sports of CONI. Federation instructors offer courses of basic, intermediate and advanced sailing. Its athletes have represented Italy in 4 Olympic Games: Los Angeles, Seul, Atlanta and Sidney. The activities of the club, which are mainly focused on nautical sports, are very important for the economy of the area, and the sports activities are part of the social life of the community.

Circolo Nautico Brenzone

Associazione sportiva dilettantistica Via A. Vespucci - Loc. Castelletto 37010 Brenzone ( Vr)

Tel. + 39 045 7430169 Fax. + 39 045 7430444 [email protected] www.cnbvela.it Founded in 1949, with almost 60 years

of activity, the Yachting Club Torri is the oldest sailing club on the east shore of the Lake Garda. Member of the Italian Sail-ing Federation - XVI Zone.

Facilities:

> ports for sail and motor boats in the winter and summer

> launch and haulage service

> sailing school for adults and children with sailboats like Optimist, 420, Laser and cabins

> starting in the summer 2008 the Yachting Club Torri will also host a diving centre with courses for different levels and oxygen bottles recharge

Yachting Club Torri

Associazione sportiva dilettantistica Via Marconi, 1

37010 Torri del Benaco ( Vr) Tel. / Fax. + 39 045 7225124 Winter : + 39 045 8308249 [email protected] www.yctorri.it

yACHtING CLUB

toRRI

Championship Class Protagonist Class: Catamarani Class A

September 27-28 2008

International Regatta “Gold Cup” Class: Kielzuvogel October 1-4 2008 38° International Regatta KZV Class: Star October 17-19 2008 42° International Regatta Trofeo Amicizia Iscyra

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FRAGLIA VELA

MALCESINE

Malcesine and the Upper Lake Garda are a natural ground for sailing. On the basis of these elements Malcesine has been elected by the Italian Sailing Federation as the official site for training stages of the Italian Olympic Team. Thanks to the co-operation of our instructors, our sailing courses will give everybody the chance to learn the basic rules of sailing in full safety. Upgrade sailing courses and racing skills are also included in our educational programme.

Facilities: > port

> park for cars, trailers and boats

> a crane for the haulage

> organization of international regattas

Main regattas:

Class: HC16 Open, HC16 Youth March 21-23 2008 Malcesine Hobie Cup Class: all the olympic classes April 9-13 2008 Expert Olympic Garda 2008 - Eurolymp

Class: RC44

July 9-13 2008 RC44 Malcesine Cup Continental Challenge

Class: Optimist

August 15-17 2008 Trofeo Simone Lombardi Meeting Internazionale degli Ulivi Class: Finn

October 3-5 2008 International Finn Cup - Coppa Italia 2008

Fraglia Vela Malcesine Via Gardesana 205 Frazione Navene 37018 Malcesine ( Vr) Tel./Fax +39 045 6570439 Tel. +39 045 6583903 staff@fragliavela .org www.fragliavela .org