The Region of Sardinia Trophy, last event of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit, was presented today in Cagliari. The Public Village opens tomorrow, less than 300 metres from the main, historic Via Roma thouroghfare with its bustling bars and cafes, home to the impressive Neo Gothic town hall, which dates back to the beginning of the last century
Region of Sardinia Trophy. Image copyright © Ainhoa Sanchez/Audi MedCup.
by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson
The Public Village has proven a big attraction over the course of the 2010 season with a range of activities and information for all ages, as well as forming the epicenter for daytime and evening entertainment. The Public Village is open daily from 1100hrs CET and features daily dock out shows as the fleets leave to go racing, live big screen coverage of the racing.
Each evening there is live musical entertainment to all tastes starting each evening at 2000hrs. Highlight of the regatta week could be the local rock band Sikitikis.
The Audi MedCup fleet for the 52 Series and 42 Series are moored up at the dockside as of today Friday, and Saturday offers free access to the pontoons during the evening from 1800hrs to 2030hrs.
Racing starts Monday with the Practice Race for the 52 Series and points racing for them begins on Tuesday. With the start scheduled for 1300hrs live coverage on Audi MedCup TV goes live from 1250hrs each day of racing, offering live racing action complemented by real time 3-D tracking, commentary, comment and interviews.
And on the evening of Saturday 25th, it will be the moment that all of the teams have been waiting for, when the Audi MedCup Circuit title winners are crowned at the gala prizegiving.
Official presentation of the Region of Sardinia Trophy
The different authorities and institutions, which come together to organise the Region of Sardinia Trophy, assembled in Cagliari today.
The presentation was held in the Autonomous Region of Sardinia Tourism head office and was attended by Sebastiano Sannitu, Head of Tourism for the Region of Sardinia, Emilio Floris, Mayor of Cagliari, Alberto Floris, President of the Yacht Club de Cagliari, Valeria Mangiarotti, Responsible for Marketing for Cagliari Port Authorities, Nacho Postigo, Audi MedCup Circuit Technical Director and further representatives from the different organising committees.
The full programme of entertainment was announced for the week was unveiled.
The competition starts Monday with the official practice race followed by racing on Tuesday 20th for the TP52 Series and Wednesday 21st for the GP42 Series.
Region of Sardinia Trophy. Image copyright © Ainhoa Sanchez/Audi MedCup.
Quotes of the day:
Sebastiano Sannitu (ITA), Assessore regionale al Turismo Region of Sardinia:
"The Region invests in major sporting events, which are especially attractive and of particular interest," says Councillor of Tourism for the Region of Sardinia, Sebastian Sannitu, "the sea and all our territories, through the week.”
"This will be the focus of the international visiting media following the Circuit for the whole week. The race area is noteworthy and will be a real showcasefor all to see.
"I hope that competitors in the Autonomous Region of Sardinia Trophy, will enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the island and go on to tell the world,” concludes Sannitu, "not just a tourist destination but also to remember that the venue can be a base for major high level sporting events.”
Emilio Floris (ITA), Mayor of Cagliari:
"Because of sailing Cagliari is once more the focal point of sports in the Mediterranean. The city name will be known and talked about in over 30 countries and the many journalists travelling to the international competition will speak of the event taking place here. We have growth objectives for the City and the seven days of entertainment and sailing will help fulfil these.”
Nacho Postigo (ESP), Audi MedCup Circuit Technical Director:
“It is an honour to return to the Autonomous Region of Sardinia and the City of Cagliari for the third consecutive year, where we can find some of the Mediterranean’s best sailing areas.
"We have prepared a whole host of activities for the public, including visits to the race boats, to watch the racing live both on the giant screen and through the website, games for children and nightly concerts in the specially created Public Village.
"All the institutions and authorities has supported and ensured that the last event of the season be a success for both visitors and the almost 1,000 people involved that make up the Circuit.”
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