Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour – Portoferraio Stage

The Giro d'Italia a Vela arrives in Elba

The Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour is Italy's great sailing circumnavigation: a true Giro d'Italia a Vela (Tour of Italy by Sail) that connects the peninsula's coasts every year through a series of spectacular stages. In 2026, the circuit also visits Tuscany with a stop in Portoferraio, on the Island of Elba, in the Province of Livorno. The event's headquarters is the Porto Vecchio, at Calata Buccari, in collaboration with the Lega Navale Sezione Portoferraio.

Three disciplines, one sea

The Tour is no ordinary regatta: it is a high-level sporting event featuring three different disciplines, all of which can be followed from the pier or along the coast.

• Offshore: long-distance sailing on Figaro Bénéteau 3 monotypes equipped with foils, the flying daggerboards that lift the hull above the water.
• Inshore: fast coastal regattas aboard small, technical Waszp boats.
• Board: the spectacular stunts of Wing Foil, the youngest and most adrenaline-fueled discipline in contemporary sailing.

The sailing village

In Portoferraio, as in every stop, the beating heart of the event is the sailing village, set up at the Porto Vecchio and open to the public free of charge. Here, visitors can meet the crews, discover the world of sailing up close, and participate in sporting, educational, and institutional activities designed for families and enthusiasts. The village serves as a meeting point between competitive sports and the local community, creating a festive atmosphere that enlivens the port for the duration of the stage.

Sea and future, the value of Italy

The Tour carries a message that goes beyond competition: the theme «Sea and Future – Valore Paese Italia» focuses on young sailing talents, the protection of the marine environment, the tourism and cultural development of the territory, and the heritage of Italian lighthouses. Each boat in the circuit is named after a lighthouse, paying homage to the nation's maritime history. Promoted by Difesa Servizi S.p.A. and organized with SSI Sport & Events in collaboration with the Marina Militare, the event involves ten international teams composed of Olympic sailors, ocean skippers, and young prospects.

Portoferraio, capital of Elba

The stage is also an opportunity to discover Portoferraio, an important naval crossroads of the Tyrrhenian Sea: from the Medici fortresses to the Napoleonic residences of Villa dei Mulini and Villa San Martino, and the beaches of Biodola and Le Ghiaie. Experiencing the Nastro Rosa Tour in Elba means combining the thrill of regattas with the beauty of one of Italy's most beloved stretches of sea.