A clear advantage and a clean route for Pietro Fois's “Capo Amato” boat, which crossed the finish line first, winning the XVI Porto Torres Fisherman's Regatta, a historical and identity re-enactment that requires some tests of ability.
The race took place this morning in the Scogliolungo bay, in front of the body of water that hosts the event, in the name of maritime tradition.
In second place was “Teresa” by Gianfranco Rivieccio and third place for “Gruviera” by Andrea Fiori. In the competition organized by Asso.Vela in collaboration with the costumed group, the Etnos Li Bainzini association, six boats all rigged with lateen sails took part, six challenging crews who with vigorous rowing brought their hulls towards the fishing area.
In addition to the winning boats, "Sara" by Francesco Sannino, "San Vincenzo II" by Vincenzo Greco, "Maschjarana" by the Municipality of Stintino also took part in the competition. They used ancient techniques simulating the fishing action of the fishermen of the century last Their return was a triumph among the many onlookers who witnessed the challenge on a splendid sunny day.
