Episode highlights

This 262nd episode of Pos. Report, hosted by Sangiorgio Marine, features Ambrogio Beccaria and Luca Rosetti, two sailors preparing for the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. They will start the race on Sunday, November 1st, at La Recouvrance in Saint-Malo.

Early sailing experiences

Ambrogio Beccaria began sailing on a 50-foot boat, while Luca Rosetti started with an Optimist and light sailing. Both became passionate about competitive sailing and the open ocean through the Mini 6.50 local circuit.

Career-defining victories

Ambrogio Beccaria won the Mini Transat in 2019, while Luca Rosetti won it in 2023. These victories significantly influenced their careers. Ambrogio took a break due to the pandemic but later launched an ambitious Class40 project in 2022, supported by new collaborators and sponsors.

Recent achievements and ambitions

Ambrogio Beccaria finished second in the Route du Rhum in 2022 and won the Transat Jacques Vabre in 2023 and The Transat CIC in 2024. Luca Rosetti, inspired by Ambrogio, is competing in his own Class40, achieving third place in the CIC Normandy Channel Race this year and aiming high for his first Route du Rhum.

Italian sailing movement

The sailors discuss the Onda Oceanica Italiana, a movement involving six transalpine participants in the Route du Rhum. They also mention events like the Hypersail of Ferrari, the America's Cup in Naples, and strong performances in Olympic sailing. Ambrogio Beccaria notes that offshore racing is not yet fully appreciated beyond the Alps.