A fleet of magnificent vintage boats is preparing to compete on the stage of the world's most famous lagoon for the tenth edition of the Trofeo Principato di Monaco le Vele d'Epoca in Laguna Coppa BNL BNP Paribas Wealth Management, an event promoted by Anna Licia Balzan, Honorary Consul of the Principality of Monaco in Venice.
The fleet will be moored in the Arsenale from 23 to 26 June. Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 will see the start of the two regattas to be contested in the waters off the Venice Lido. On Sunday morning at around 11 a.m., before the second race, the boats will parade for the traditional sail in St Mark's Basin visible to the public along the banks.

The 10th edition of the Trophée Principality of Monaco is ready to start

Under the sporting direction of Mirko Sguario, founder of the Venice Yacht Club and promoter of famous regattas of the Serenissima such as the Venice Hospitality Challenge, the event will be held in collaboration with the PortodiMare Sailing Club and under the patronage of A.I.V.E. Associazione Italiana Vele d'Epoca founded in 1982. In addition to the category prizes, the Overall will be awarded to the overall winner. The prizes for the winners are works kindly offered by the historic Murano glassworks Barovier & Toso, while the results of the individual races will count towards the awarding of the A.I.V.E. Adriatic Cup 2023. 
The Trophy's tenth anniversary is accompanied by an important birthday: Naïf, Ivan Gardini's sloop from 1973, celebrates half a century since its launch this year. The boat, built by the Carlini shipyard in Rimini to a design by American Dick Carter, has been sailing in the Adriatic for a few seasons now after having won the prestigious PCYC in the 'Classics' category in 2012 in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sagittario of 1972 and Sorella of 1858 of the Sport Velico della Marina Militare are expected to return to racing after a series of important restoration works carried out by the Romagna shipyard De Cesari. Sorella boasts the record of being the Navy's oldest sailing vessel and the only auric cutter in the entire Italian military fleet. Representing the Venturieri di Chioggia, the association for the diffusion of sailing navy that is celebrating 35 years of its foundation, will be the 16-metre Germana from 1984 and Camilla from 1980. Regulars, very often victorious at vintage sail regattas in the Adriatic, are Nembo II from 1964 owned by the president of the Yacht Club Adriaco of Trieste Nicolò De Manzini and Serenity from 1936 owned by Roberto Dal Tio. Nembo II is the reigning champion of the Adriatic AIVE Cup in the 'Classiche' grouping, of which the Trofeo Principato di Monaco in Venice is the second leg of the 2023 circuit.

The 10th edition of the Trophée Principality of Monaco is ready to start
The 10th edition of the Trophée Principality of Monaco is ready to start
The 10th edition of the Trophée Principality of Monaco is ready to start
The 10th edition of the Trophée Principality of Monaco is ready to start
The 10th edition of the Trophée Principality of Monaco is ready to start

"We are satisfied with the long history of this Trophy, which over time has been able to assert its own identity, reaching ten editions," says Anna Licia Balzan, Honorary Consul of the Principality of Monaco in Venice. "Created to promote the image of the Principality, given its natural bond with the world of sport, the Trophy represents an important tool for strengthening ties between Venice and Monaco.  With this event we intend to offer a contribution to the city and the Venetians because we are convinced that Venice must focus on events of excellence."
The tenth edition of the Trophy sees for the first time the participation of American Express and the confirmation of the support of important brands such as Diadora, Villa Sandi, Nature's, Vhernier and Canella.