The 2.4mR Inclusive World Championship has officially begun in Malcesine, marking the start of the first-ever Inclusive Sailing World Championship. Until October 12, Paralympic and able-bodied athletes will compete side by side on the waters of Lake Garda, with the event hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine, the organizing yacht club.
Official racing will start today, October 9, but the event already set sail yesterday with the Press Conference, which kicked off a week dedicated to great sport, inclusion, and emotion.
The program features training sessions, briefings, the opening ceremony, and four days of regattas, with evening social events for sailors and guests.
Yestday's practice race enjoyed a steady Ora wind at 10-12 knots, offering perfect conditions to open the championship.
The day concluded with the official Opening Ceremony on the lakeside terrace of Fraglia Vela Malcesine, followed by a celebratory buffet to mark the start of this landmark event.
The 2.4mR Inclusive World Championship 2025 enjoys broad media coverage thanks to World Sailing, the Italian Sailing Federation, the event's media team, and numerous sailing outlets, also contributing to local tourism and economic development.
Local associations will have the unique opportunity to watch the races directly from the water aboard a historic sailing vessel, sharing the excitement of inclusive sport.
The event is made possible thanks to the support of Intesa Sanpaolo (Main Sponsor) and partners Falconeri, Funivie Malcesine-Monte Baldo, Negri Nautica, Helly Hansen, MAN Truck & Bus Italia, Frantoi Redoro, Birrerie Stiegl, Cantine Tinazzi, and Speck Stube.
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