Carlo Cottafavi, Secretary of the Associazione Italiana Classi Windsurf (AICW) confirmed today that the Italian Open Championship, scheduled for 13th >16th June, would be joining the new European Cup Tour.

The event will be held in Chiessi on the Island of Elba. President Mr. Piero Canovai of the Comitato Circoli Velici Elbani (CCVE) gave formal approval to AICW to add add this event to the Series and looked forward to welcoming formula racers from all over europe and beyond.to the beautiful island of Elba.

The championships also becomes a Level 2 world ranking event. The Notice of Race will be published soon – immediate enquiries may be sent to : carlo.cottafavi@googlemail.com

CCVE – http://www.ccve.isoladelba.it/

AICW – http://www.aicw.it/