INVITATION
1. DATE, VENUE AND ORGANIZING AUTHORITY
The Piada Trophy 2012 will be held at Talamone (GR) from 6th to 8th July 2012.
The Organizing Authority for the regatta is Circolo della Vela Talamone (GR) in association with the SCIRA and the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV).
The English will be the official language and in case of conflict it shall prevail.
2. SCHEDULE
6th July 2012 Race(s);
7th July 2012 Race(s);
8th July 2012 Race(s);
8th July 2011 Prize Giving as soon as possible after the end of the last race.
Eight (8) races are scheduled, but not more than three races per day will be sailed.
The Social Event Program will be available at registration.
3. RULES AND REGULATIONS
The regatta will be governed by the Rules as defined in RRS; the ISAF Prescriptions 2009-2012 and the S.C.I.R.A Rules of Conduct for Conducting National and International Championship Regattas will apply.
In case of conflict between NOR and the Sailing Instructions, S.I. shall prevail.
4. ENTRY AND ELIGIBILITY
The ISAF Eligibility Code will apply.
A competitor entered in the regatta must meet the Class Rules for membership of the Class Association and be its fully paid-up member.
The regatta is open to S.C.I.R.A. registered boats and S.C.I.R.A. members. All competitors must have a valid license and health visa according to their M.N.A. requirements.
N.o.R and Entry forms will be available soon.
5. FACILITIES:
All the Club Facilities will be at disposal for the competitors during all the period of the regatta.
6. PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the best five (5) placed boats in the final results and to the first scored Junior Team.
7. INSURANCE
The sailors and/or boats shall carry a current and valid third Party insurance certificate, to cover damage to objects and persons for an amount of not less than € 1.000.000,00 as fixed by the MNA (FIV) regulations. That document is to be shown at the regatta Office.
8. SOCIAL EVENTS
The Social Event Program will be available at registration, BUT we are organizing:
- The Piada & Bruschetta Dinner featuring typical cuisine – “Piadina Romagnola” and “Bruschetta Toscana”, with wine from Romagna and Tuscany.
- A Party at the yacht club, followed by “Piada Bingo” with various prizes.
- Prizegiving.
… and more …
9. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
No entry fee for all non-European participants.
10. CHARTER
There are a limited number of Snipe boats to charter available for foreign teams. The order of preference will be for the teams coming from other continents.
11. CONTACTS
Pietro Fantoni – mobile (+39) 336 365724
E-mail: pietro.fantoni@snipetoday.org
Alberto Perdisa – mobile (+39) 339 7706699
e-mail: alberto.perdisa@gruppoperdisaeditore.it
Contact info at the Club:
Alessandro Testa – mobile (+39) 335 5258461
e-mail: a.testa@ouverture.it
e-mail: segreteria@cvtalamone.it
12. ACCOMMODATION /HOTEL INFORMATIONS
Circolo della Vela Talamone
Via dei Mille n. 3
58015 ORBETELLO (GR)
tel: 0564 867482
E-mail segreteria@cvtalamone.it
Web Site: http://www.cvtalamone.it
Talamone-Turismo
http://www.talamone.it
“If you ever need a regatta to remind you why you sail a Snipe, then attend the Piada Trophy. You won’t be disappointed, no matter how well you sail!” K.T.
Talamone is a town in Tuscany, central Italy, in the Tuscan Maremma.
Talamone is easily reached from Via Aurelia, and is about 25 km from Grosseto and 10 km from Orbetello.
The village lies on a rocky promontory, which lies on the southern border of the Maremma nature reserve, in a dominant position along the whole stretch of coast arriving at Mount Argentario.
The surrounding area is characterized by the presence of vegetation typical of Mediterranean scrub and long sandy beaches, lined by pine trees.
An ancient and flourishing city already during the Etruscan period, which saw a decisive battle in 225 BC between Roman and the Celtic hordes who were heading for Rome. Talamone was then razed to the ground by Sulla for the support that its citizens gave to Gaius Marius in his attempt to march against Rome after the return from his African exile.
Even Talamone as Orbetello, passed through the late Middle Ages without leaving any trace and similarly passed from (among the others) the Aldobrandeschi and the Republic of Siena, until in 1559 the territory was ceded to Spain and became part of the State of Presidi.
The port town was also a stage during Admiral Horatio Nelson’s expedition to Egypt in 1798. The city’s name is also linked to Giuseppe Garibaldi and his Expedition of the Thousand in 1860. In his route towards Sicily, he made a stop there to stock up on water and weapons.
Talamone can be reached through the Strada Statale Aurelia (SS1). It is 147 kms from Rome Fiumicino International airport, 177 kms from Florence International airport and 185 kms from Pisa International Airport.
Bruschetta is an antipasto from Tuscany whose origin dates to at least the 15th century. It consists of roasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Variations may include toppings of spicy red pepper, tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese.
Piada: piadina (or piada in short) represents the most typical product of Romagna’s traditional cuisine and dates back to ancient times. From a magical mixture of flour, olive oil and salt, there comes a delicious flat bread which can easily replace common bread and white pizza.
Snipe Bay: The Bay of Talamone is usually called “Snipebay” by the Italian Snipe SailoRs”, due to the fantastic sailing conditions during all the year.
In July, the average day temperature is 28° C and thermal breeze winds are particular steady, blowing at about 15-18 knots with nice long waves.
