VELA Cup Puglia

The VELA Cup arrives in Puglia

The VELA Cup Puglia is the Apulian stage of the national sailing circuit conceived and promoted by Giornale della Vela, which has been Italy's most attended regatta series for years. Set at Marina di Brindisi, in the municipality of Brindisi, Puglia, the event transforms the tourist port and the waters of Salento into a major gathering for enthusiasts, where competition and camaraderie go hand in hand.

A regatta open to everyone

The VELA Cup format is designed to be inclusive and bureaucracy-free: boats of all types and levels can participate, from cruising yachts to high-performance sport boats, and even classic vessels over twenty-five years old. Hulls are divided into categories by rig type and classes by length, ensuring that every crew can compete against similar boats.

The route in the waters of Salento

The event is a coastal regatta of approximately 13 miles. The start is set north of the Puntariso Dam, outside the port of Brindisi; the fleet then heads toward the buoy near Punta Penne-Punta del Serrone, continues along the coast to the second buoy near the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area, and finally returns to the starting line. A setting that combines sporting challenge with the beauty of the Brindisi coastline.

Prizes and final party

The VELA Cup is more than just a competition: at the end of the race, crews gather for the grand prize-giving party, featuring food & beverage, official gadgets, and a long list of awards. Prizes are planned for various categories and classes, including commemorative cups and special recognition for the youngest and most experienced crews, as well as a cash prize for the overall winner of the leg in corrected time.

An event for the city of Brindisi

Thanks to the collaboration between Marina di Brindisi, the Circolo della Vela Brindisi, and the Lega Navale Italiana Brindisi section, this Apulian leg has become a fixed appointment in the spring sailing calendar. For the city and the entire Province of Brindisi, it represents an opportunity to promote the territory and maritime culture, attracting crews from all over Puglia and beyond.