The Vele d'epoca is every second year (2014, 2016, 2018) early September a very special event in the calendar of Imperia. The most beautiful classic wooden sailing yachts meet there for an skating exhibition, a real Concorso d'Eleganza.
The Vele d'Epoca 2014 takes place from 10th to 14th
September. This concoso d'eleganza of old sailing yachts is part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge and is discharged every 2 years in Imperia (Porto Maurizio) Liguria . The eighteenth
edition of this traditional event is the highlight of the year in Imperia and the region and gathered an illustrious fleet of classics in the Ligurian Sea: Yachts in Classes Vintage (older than
built in 1950) and Classic (older than 1976), to replicas and new buildings in style of the Spirit of Tradition and work boats. The framework program with music, cabaret, fashion show and
exhibitions running through the entire city. Even for non-sailors a treat for fans of classical music and a must anyway.
On Friday 12 September the Borgo Marina of Imperia will turn into a pirate nest. The final fireworks on Saturday, 13 September 2014, 22.00 clock.
Wednesday 10 September
09.00 a.m.– Registration of the yachts
05.30 p.m.– Opening Ceremony
07.00 p.m.– Opening exhibition “Mare Forza Venti” by Francesco Rastrelli e Roberta
Roccati
07.30 p.m.– Opening exhibition “Imperia: Noi siamo la Nostra Storia” by Settimio Benedusi
09.30 p.m.– “Mondovì Band” concert
Thursday 11 September
11.00 a.m.– Start of First Regatta
05.30 p.m.– Opening exhibition “I menu storici della Regia Marina” by A.N.M.I. - Public Library
“L. Lagorio” - De Amicis’ square/Imperia Oneglia
06.00 p.m.– “Il rancio di bordo: da Noè alla portaerei” conversation by Rear Admiral Alessandro
Pini - Public Library “L.Lagorio” - De Amicis’ square/Imperia Oneglia
09.00 p.m.– 1st Mediterranean Cooking Race: Chef on board! - Calata Anselmi
Friday 12 September
11.00 a.m.– Start of Second Regatta
06.30 p.m.– Water Polo Game: Mediterranea vs the Pirates – Long Pier/White lighthouse
10.00 p.m.– “Attacco alle Vele: Lo sbarco dei Pirati” by the association “Sbarco dei Pirati
Cadimare” Medaglie d’Oro quay
Saturday 13 September
11.00 a.m.– Start of Third Regatta
10.00 p.m.– Musical Fireworks Show – to see the show please go to San Lazzaro Pier, or to the following
areas: Yacht Club (ex-head short pier), Sea Hall - base Long Pier – Parco Urbano San Leonardo
Sunday 14 September
10.00 a.m.– “La Grande Parata” - Calata Cuneo/port of Imperia Oneglia
11.00 a.m.– Start of Fourth Regatta
05.30 p.m.– Awards Ceremony – Closing Ceremony
Photo exhibition "Imperia: We Are Our Story" by Settimio Benedusi
Opening hours: from 10.00 to 23.00 - Park O.R. - Via Scarincio 25
Photo exhibition "Sea Force Winds" by Francesco Rastrelli and Roberta Roccati
Opening hours: from 10.00 to 23.00 - Palazzina Liberty
"Sails of Silk - sea and fashion" by the Maison Daphne - Haute Couture Sanremo
Opening hours: from 10.00 to 23.00 - Palazzina Liberty
Borgo Craftsman by the Consortium Treasures of the Riviera: the trades of the Ligurian tradition - quay "Gold Medals"
Exhibition "The menu historians of the Royal Navy" by dell'ANMI - Public Library "L. Lagorio "- Imperia Oneglia and every day ... the exhibition continues in the restaurants of Imperia to sample some of the dishes menu display
VII International Contest of Floral Decoration "City of Imperia" on "The Sea" by dell'EDFA - Municipal Pool "Happy Cascione"
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 17.30 to 22.30 from 10.00 at 22.30.
Postmark by one of the Italian Spa
Opening hours: Saturday, September 13 from 18.00 to 23.00 at Info Point
Project "BEFORE SAILING" by the Yacht Club Imperia theoretical and practical lessons in sailing school for children-Park OR - Via Scarincio 25 and slipway in Borgo Marina
Every day after the release of the boats from the harbor.
"Lesson of nodes" by Demetrio Dear: workshops for children
Opening hours: every day from 17.00
"A school of Pirates" - organized by the Pirate's Landing Cadimare: children's workshops in preparation for landing
Schedule: Thursday, September 12 from 17.30 to 21.00 - Park OR / Via Scarincio 25
Each night, "Live music in Borgo Marina" by the CIV Borgomarina
PingOne
1st exit at 11.00 with return to port in the boat and lunch included
2nd exit at 15.00 with return to port in the boat and drink included
For info and reservations: 328/7024223
Corsara
For info and reservations: 392/1377279 - 392/1377279
Diana
For info and reservations: 347/2356234