Trofeo Accademia Navale e Città di Livorno

The "Trofeo Accademia Navale e Città di Livorno," commonly known as the "T.A.N.” Regatta, had its start in 1981 with the “Regata del Centenario,” organized to celebrate the Italian Naval Academy’s 100^th Anniversary.? In 1984, the Sailing Clubs and the citizenry of Livorno joined in on the event, adding their collective interests and passion for the sea.? This collaboration of military and civilian efforts created a significant event on the Italian & international sailing calendars and transformed Livorno into a world-renown Sailing Capital.? Primarily, T.A.N. is a big, sporting event, but it is also a venue for all kinds of people to exchange their sailing experiences.? Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Italy, T.A.N. has gained high-visibility recognition for its international reach.? Crews from all over the globe travel to Livorno to compete in Italy’s share of the Mediterranean Sea.? In 2001, a record 21 international crews attended.? Past participating nations include: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, Eritrea, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Great Britain, Greece, Libya, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and the United States.? The Regatta’s success is due to five, key concepts: the strong spirit of sportsmanship amongst the competitors; constructive encounters between expert and amateur sailors, the future of the sailing world; international participation; special attention to the types of craft taking part in the races; and, finally, combining the races at sea with the social, cultural & recreational events into a wide-ranging experience on the wharves of Livorno.?

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