by In Trieste
The gold medallists at the Tokyo Olympics, Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti, will be in Trieste for the Barcolana regatta, together with the Federazione Italiana Vela, which will “engulf” them in the spirit of the event, in numerous meetings and appointments with sea enthusiasts.
On Friday October 8th at 6.30pm at the Barcolana Lounge by Prosecco DOC in Piazza Unità, the two athletes will meet the public and the media in an event moderated by the Rai Sport journalist, Giulio Guazzini.
On Saturday morning the two athletes will “split”: Caterina Banti will take part in an outing in the Gulf, together with One Ocean and a few athletes of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, whereas Ruggero Tita will participate in Barcolana FUN Siram Veolia challenging the Bora aboard the Moth.
During the second half of the morning, around 11am, and once again at the Barcolana Lounge, the gold medallists will meet the athletes of the local sailing clubs, while in the afternoon they will be guests on the live broadcasting of Rai Uno’s Linea Blu, and subsequently of an event at the prefecture.
Together with the Barcolana, organizing the attendance of Tita-Banti is the Federazione Italiana Vela, which will also be the protagonist of the Sea Summit inaugural day, with the councillor Flavia Tartaglini, who will talk about sustainability. The chairman, Francesco Ettorre, will be expected in Trieste on Friday.
The Chairman of the Federazione Italiana Vela, Francesco Ettorre: “Every year the magic of the Barcolana is renewed, an event which involves the sailing world to a week rich in events. This year in particular, we have the opportunity to celebrate our Ruggero and Caterina together with all the sea enthusiasts: a gold medal we wish to share and dedicate to all our members. I wish to thank Mitja Gialuz for his usual hospitality and impeccable organization and all the staff who collaborate so effectively for the realization of the Barcolana. This year new routes will be traced that I hope will bring us, via everyone’s personal journey, towards the definitive end of this difficult time”.
