The “Perle di Livorno” (Pearls of Livorno) are the three islands of the Tuscan Archipelago within the province of Livorno: Gorgona, Capraia and Elba. It is also the name of a race where the sailboats touch the three islands before coming back to Livorno. The winner of the third edition was my friend Roberto with his “Ondalunga”.
See also: Ondalunga - Gorgona
External links: Tuscan Archipelago (Wikipedia)
- Via col vento, trionfa l’Ondalunga di Cestari (Il Tirreno, in Italian)
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18 comments:
I wonder what constitutes a "touch"?
Revrunner - Going around a buoy in the vicinity of the island?
Congratulations, Roberto. (I know absolutely nothing about sailing.)
Ah, thanks! I had visions of crew members jumping overboard to "touch" the island and then jumping back in again to head off to the next one. :-)
Mazal tov to Roberto and crew. And to the photographer.
Dina - The photo was not taken during the actual race, but last April just outside the port.
Congrats to your buddy!
What a beautiful photograph. Sounds like an exciting race to win. Kudos to your friend, Roberto!
Congrats to Roberto. Must be exciting out there!
Good show Roberto! Looks like it was a mighty fine day to be on the aqua.
Beautiful!
Good for Roberto, and a terrific shot!
Love this shot! Hurray for Roberto!
Well done both Roberto and you for this magnificent photo. Any chance of a ride????
Nice looking sailboat.
April, ah. I wondered why they were all bundled up with coats.
Your friend Roberto must have been very happy about his win!
Wonderful image !
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