FRAGLIA VELA MALCESINE ITALY

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1 FRAGLIA VELA MALCESINE ITALY

2 SCHEDULE 25 june welcome on site june measurement days 29 june practic race opening Ceremony 30 june july race days 5 july 2014 WORLD CHAMPHIONSHIP prices giving 6 7 july reserve days

3 SAILING AREA

4 FRAGLIA VELA MALCESINE CLUB Malcesine and the Upper Garda Lake are a natural ground for SAILING. On the basis of these elements Malcesine has been elected by the Italian Sailing Federation as the site for training stages of the Italian Olympic Team. Founded in 1947 the Fraglia Vela Malcesine whose 63st year has just been celebrated. These sixty years have been spent promoting the sport of sailing and organizing races and events which have also involved athletes from within our own ranks. The Fraglia della Vela Malcesine was born just two years after the end of the war when people wanted to rebuild anything that had been lost during the bombardments. Above all they wished to boost their morale by returning to the recreational and sporting activities that they had enjoyed pre-war. This was going to be difficult as money and materials were in short supply. It was with this spirit that a group of friends sharing the same enthusiasm for sailing decided to join up and try to realize their common dream and become the founders of a sailing club. Thus, working together, the FRAGLIA DELLA VELA DI MALCESINE was born. After the election of the first Chairman and board of directors, a splendid Ball was organized at the Captains Hall to celebrate and publicise the Fraglia s creation, also involving the participation of the local community. In early 1948, the Club purchased a where races could be better organized on a much larger boatpark of 11,000 sq mt. This brand-new area of operation has been constantly improved and properly equipped thanks to the indefatigable work of Sandro Lombardi, current councillor. Today the Fraglia is suitably placed to host major international events such as the Star Spring European Championship, keelboat their first glorious boat. In this the club members could try out the lake s winds and sailing area, and share their enthusiasm for the foundation of this brand-new club with other people. Young as it was, the Fraglia was soon officially acknowledged by the U.S.V.I. becoming one the few Italian sailing clubs associated with the National Federation. In August 1948 the first regatta was organized, which involved the participation of local fishing boats sailing in three races. The Star Class Spring European Championship (1973) will also be recorded as an extraordinary event in Malcesine at that time. During the following year more events were held: Finn European Championship (1975); Strale Italian Championship (1977); Finn European and Snipe Italian Championships (1979); Finn Italian Championship once again (1984); Contender Italian Championship (1986). The Dinghy 12 f. Italian Championship was organized in 1971, 1974, 1975 and 1982 Meanwhile the Club s activities and sporting aspirations were constantly increasing and the time had come to have a bigger area for organizing races and events. Thanks to the co-operation of the Malcesine Town Hall, towards the end of the 80s the opportunity arose for a second club-house in Navene Star European Olympic Selections, Master Finn World Championship, Asso99, Surprise, First8, 420, Joker, Dart Italian Championships, 470 M/F Olympic Class European Championship (2000), 49er World Championship (setting up a record with 155 entries) and Finn European Championship (2001).

5 Work started on the new Fraglia Buildings in 2003 disrupting for a short while the sporting activities of the club, but, by 2005 the race programme was back on course, fuller and richer than ever before including international regattas of high calibre such as the H-Boat World Championships. On 29th July 2006, in the presence of local dignitaries, FVM members and supporters, the new Sailing Club was finally inaugurated, in the same year as a fleet of 200 Toppers came to Malcesine for their World Cup. Offices, meeting rooms, shower rooms and parking, completed in 2006, were added to in 2007 by the gym and bar/restaurant facilities. In this same year, now equipped to host events as a centre of excellence, the FVM organised the European Star Championships, for the second year running the Topper World Championships, the Mustoskiff World Championships, the Protagonist Nationals and H22 Nationals and a part of the RC44 series which brought many famous names in the world of sailing to Malcesine. Thanks to the great organisation and warm welcome the RC44 class received, they came back in 2008 bringing such sailors as Russel Coutts, Sebastien Col, James Spithill, Larry Ellison, Dean Barker and Cameron Appleton with them. Malcesine received a great deal of publicity and recognition from this event, more than most sailing clubs can usually ever hope to achieve. Next year we are ready as ever to enjoy another busy sporting year, still true to the objectives set 60 years ago but with a new dream: the construction of a new port to the south of the Fraglia Buildings, destined to accomodate more boats for international regattas.

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7 HOW ARRIVE TO MALCESINE BY CAR From the north: FRAGLIA VELA MALCESINE is 20 km from Rovereto. From the Autostrade A22, exit at Rovereto Sud. Follow SS 240 from Rovereto through Mori to Torbole. Then go south on SS 249 to Navene. From the west or south: The club is 50 km from Peschiera del Garda. Take the Autostrade A4 and exit at Peschiera del Garda. Follow SS 249 north through Lazise, Bardolino, Garda, Torri del Benaco, Brenzone and Malcesine. From the east: The club is 70 km from Verona. Take the Autostrada A22 north and exit at Affi. Follow the signs for Costermano and then Garda. Once in Garda, take SS 249 north through Torri del Benaco, Brenzone end Malcesine. BY TRAIN Both Verona and Rovereto have frequent train service and provide for hourly bus service to Malcesine. Car rentals are available at the Verona station. BY PLANE - AIRPORT The nearest airport is Verona Catullo (65 km). Bus service is available from the airport to Verona, and from there to Malcesine. You can also fly into Bergamo (Orio al Serio 130km) or Milano Linate end Malpensa. (180 km end 210 km) Car rental agencies are located at all airports. BERGAMO MALCESINE VERONA MILANO MALPENSA MILANO LINATE

8 MALCESINE Guarded since the 14th Century by the stone towers of a Scaligeri Castle, this enchanting town combines its ancient charms with a wealth of wonderfully scenic walking possibilities amidst olive groves and lush pine woods. Gathered round the quaint harbour are traditional pastel-coloured houses and waterside cafés, which look out over the gently rocking boats and across to the resorts of Gardone and Limone. The spectacular cable car from the village takes you to the summit of Lake Garda s highest mountain, Monte Baldo, from where the stunning views will take your breath away Near Malcesine's harbour is the "Palazzo dei Capitani" from the Venetian period. Malcesine is also a sailing and windsurfing paradise due to his position and the winds from the zone Mount Baldo Cableway in Malcesine on Lake Garda To see the extraordinary panorama of Lake Garda, nothing is better than a ride on the Malcesine cableway. In just 10 minutes, the cableway climbs 1,700 meters to the top of Mount Baldo at an altitude of 1,800 meters. People can hike, ride mountain bikes or travel on horseback to the peak. Mount Baldo is a spectacular panoramic terrace overlooking Lake Garda with a view that spans the snow-capped Pre- Alpine region, the Po Plains and the majestic Dolomite Mountains. One of the most fascinating natural environments of the Alps, Mount Baldo has great slopes for skiing and snowboarding. If you wish, you can improve your technique and style at the Book your hotel or residence in Malcesine Ski Club and Ski School. In the winter, the slopes of Mount Baldo are always covered with snow. Skiing with a fabulous view of Lake Garda is truly a memorable experience. Due to the influence of Lake Garda's climate, the mountain is home to many different natural environments: from Mediterranean shrubs and bushes to Alpine pastures and rocky peaks. This is why Mount Baldo is called The Garden of Europe and is a genuine link between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The Malcesine cableway has a unique feature: on the second leg of the trip, the car slowly revolves to provide 360 degree bird's-eye view and to make

9 passengers feel as if they are soaring in the air. The Malcesine cableway on Lake Garda is one of the world's most modern systems. Built in record time and designed to blend with the surrounding environment, it easily handles the flow of tourists all year round. Things to see in Malcesine Clustered around the foot of the castle and the "Captains' Palace", the old town of Malcesine with its small port, squares and streets filled with shops, bars and picturesque restaurants has a magical charm. With more than a hundred hotels, over three hundred apartments, numerous rooms to let, villas and twelve camping sites, Malcesine on lake garda is one of the most elegant and well-equipped holiday resorts on the lake garda. The pleasant mild climate all year round permits walks and excursions in the hinterland and on Mount Baldo, which is known as the "Botanical Garden of Europe" due to its huge variety of plant species. The community covers about 68 square kilometers and also includes the towns of Cassone (3 km south, in the direction of Brenzone) and Navene (3 km north, in the direction of Torbole sul Garda), an important location for sailing buffs and windsurf fans. Scaliger Castle in Malcesine The original fort was supposedly built by the Lombards. Destroyed in 590 and later rebuilt after the Hungarian invasions, the castle became part of the large

10 estates of the bishops of Verona. Between 1277 and 1387 it belonged to the Della Scala family, and up until 1403 it was owned by the Visconti family. From 1405 to apart from the decade starting in it belonged to the Venetian Republic. The French owned the castle during the days of Napoleon. From 1798 to 1866 the Austrians took over the castle and also did extensive renovations. The castle of Malcesine was declared a national monument on August 22, Today it houses a small museum dedicated to the territory of Lake Garda and especially to the rocks, fossils, flora and fauna of the Mount Baldo area. A room dedicated to Johann Wolfgang Goethe: displays drawings that the poet sketched of the lake garda during his trip to Italy.

11 WIND In Malcesine

12 FRAGLIA VELA MALCESINE Via Gardesana 205 Frazione Navene Malcesine (VR) Tel./Fax Tel HOTEL BOOKING CONTAINER SHIPPING Destination GENOVA (320 km) LIVORNO (350 km) RENTAL COACH BOAT AVAILABLE