The Italian Hobie Cat National Regatta, a significant event in the sailing community, was successfully organized by the Yacht Club Bracciano Est in Bracciano on the first weekend of May. The event drew a large crowd, with 42 boats competing across 3 classes, Hobie Cat 16 Spi, Hobie Dragoon, and Hobie Cat 14, with the latter class showing a remarkable growth with 14 participants.
Saturday, despite being a day of waiting for the wind, was not without its charm. The sailors, undeterred by the lack of wind, enjoyed a social dinner organized by the Centro Velico 3V, fostering a sense of camaraderie and community among the participants.
On Sunday, the wind arrived after lunch at 8 and 12 knots, and the race committee completed four races.
Winners in each class
Hobie Cat 16 SPI:
First place for Carlo Mustacchi and Riccardo D’Amico from CV3V
Second place for Ginebri Ruben and Elisa Mustacchi, also from CV3V
Third place for Caterina Degli Uberti and Agnese Pozzi from Tognazzi Marine Village (also the first female team)
Hobie Cat 14:
First place and women for Daniela Groos of the YCBE
Second place and first youth Giacomo Frascaroli from Congrega Velisti Cesenatico
Third place for Matteo Corsini from YCBE
Hobie Dragon:
First place for Roberto Marras and Riccardo Antinori of the Windsurfing Club Cagliari
Second place for Simone Della Chiesa and Mariafrancesca Ariano from Circolo Vela Cesenatico
Third place for Elena Spalloni and Matilde Ciocchetti from Compagnia della Vela di Roma
