Tigullio Ocean Racing 2026 draws 160 athletes to Sestri Levante for national and international events

Event Overview

Sestri Levante, in Genoa, hosted the Tigullio Ocean Racing 2026 on October 17-18. This two-day event attracted 160 athletes from 38 clubs across 14 Italian regions. The program focused on Ocean Racing, involving both senior and junior categories, highlighting the sport's vitality and broad national participation.

Competition Highlights

Saturday: International Ocean Racing

The international competition began on Saturday with approximately 60 athletes.

• In the absolute classifications, Leonardo Candela and Beatrice Candela (Idroscalo Club) secured victories.
• Leonardo won the men's race.
• Beatrice triumphed in the women's category.

Sunday: National Championships for Juniors

Sunday featured the Italian Junior SS1 Championship and the National Race for Youth and Cadet categories, engaging around 100 young athletes.

• National titles for the Junior category were awarded, with about 30 male and 10 female athletes competing.
• Leonardo Brandizzi (Roma Canoa Academy) became the Italian Junior SS1 men's champion.
• Marilù Brambilla (Canottieri Lecco) claimed the women's title.

Significance and Organization

This Ligurian event offered a vital platform for technical and competitive development, especially for youth. The inclusion of Youth and Cadet categories completed a program aimed at fostering the discipline's growth.

• Organized by Shock Wave Sports ASD, in collaboration with Lega Navale Italiana – Sestri Levante Section and Aquamanara ASD.
• Supported by Nuova PM bathing facility.
• Key contributions from Rescue in Acqua team, Italian Red Cross, and Municipality of Sestri Levante.
• Success was also due to the commitment of clubs, coaches, and volunteers.

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