It is largely a challenge full of history that has gained interest and passion for several years now.
This challenge takes us back in time, reminding us of the beginnings of aviation, where many inventors and “Gyro Gearlooses” competed with each other in furthering the progress of trying to make their wooden and canvas birds fly.
The setbacks were many and often severe, but these early trials have led to the A380 and the Ariane 5 of today.

It is with deep regret ISAF announces that ISAF Vice-President Nucci Novi Ceppellini passed away on Friday 15 February 2008 in Genoa, Italy aged 65 years after a brave fight against cancer. Nucci was committed to the sport of sailing throughout her life, as an active and successful sailor, national race official and in the sport’s management. Nucci’s legacy is immense and her capacity to get things done has touched many areas of the sport.