A 40-year-old tradition
Launched in 1986 following a stroke of inspiration by Pier Franco Gavagnin, director of Portosole Sanremo, the Vele d’Epoca di Imperia has become a key event in the Mediterranean classic yacht racing calendar.
Around 30 boats took part in the first gathering, a significant number that marked the first step towards the event’s exponential growth.
Having joined various international circuits over the years, they return to Imperia every September.
Launched in 1986 following a stroke of inspiration by Pier Franco Gavagnin, director of Portosole Sanremo, the Vele d’Epoca di Imperia has become a key event in the Mediterranean classic yacht racing calendar.
Around 30 boats took part in the first gathering, a significant number that marked the first step towards the event’s exponential growth.
Having joined various international circuits over the years, they return to Imperia every September.
Thanks to its history, the Imperia Vintage Sails festival attracts extraordinary vessels every year, as well as a large crowd that comes from all over the world to admire the Great Queens of the Sea.
