THE DIOMEDEE 2024 – Popular Abruzzo

Heading for the Tremiti Islands

Pescara, July 3, 2024. Everyone is ready to return to the sea and set off towards the crystalline waters of the Tremiti Islands. The sails of the Pescara-Tremiti are hoisted, the classic sailing race long d’Altura which from this year is called The Diomedes 2024 from the name of the species of birds that populate this small and enchanting archipelago, a regatta that has always fascinated Abruzzo sportsmen for the undoubted charm of the destination.

The organization is by the Circolo Nautico Pescara 2018, under the aegis of the IX Zone FIV Abruzzo and Molise, and enjoys the patronage of the Municipality of the Tremiti Islands. Departure scheduled for 5 pm for a fierce flotilla of about twenty offshore boats on Friday 5 July from the stretch of sea in front of the entrance to the Marina di Pescara tourist port, in the southern area, and finish line after 60 miles of navigation abeam of the lighthouse of the Island of S. Domino, on the tip of the Devil, the next day, i.e. Saturday 6, by the latest time of 4 pm.

Pescara – Tremiti The Diomedes It is a traditional sailing race and also important because it establishes the sporting union between Abruzzo and the Apulian islands. The awards ceremony, as usual, will take place at the Restaurant The Phoenix on the Island of San Domino, in a convivial atmosphere with pizza and beer, in the presence of representatives of the Municipality of Tremiti. The crew of the boat that came first Overall will receive the “Le Diomedee 2024” Trophy. The main sponsors of the sailing race and of CNP2018 are Banca Generali Private and Vittoria RMS with the support this time of Citra Vini and Fishermen Bros fishing articles.