The Circolo della Vela Sicilia

 

At the inaugural regatta of the Circolo della Vela Sicilia, a few months after its founding, Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, participated with his 8-meter International Tonnage "Hispania VII," and many were the illustrious personalities of Europe who were and still are frequent patrons of its seductive and elegant headquarters in Mondello, just a few kilometers from the center of Palermo.

Over the years, members who have distinguished themselves for their sporting achievements in the various classes include Mario and Enrico Ducrot, Luigi Airoldi, Giuseppe Tasca d'Almerita, Alessandro La Lomia and Agostino Randazzo, the current president.

Throughout its long history, the Club has hosted several prestigious national and international regattas, including the European Championships of the Star and J24 classes, the Absolute Italian Championships of the Olympic classes and, since 2005, the offshore regatta "Palermo - Montecarlo," which has become a "classic" of the Mediterranean summer.

In 2011, Patrizio Bertelli chose CVS as the challenging yacht club of Luna Rossa Challenge for the 34th America's Cup, marking the entry of the Palermo-based club into the elite of world sailing. In 2021, the Circolo della Vela Sicilia joined Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli for the 36th America's Cup - presented by PRADA, a memorable edition for the team that, after winning the Challenger Selection Series (PRADA Cup), competed in the final match against the Defender, earning the best score ever for an Italian challenger.

The Circolo della Vela Sicilia burgee flew for the third consecutive time aboard Luna Rossa during the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona.