SIESsail - Susret Partnera u Rimu

Italijanska etapa SIESail projekta održana je od 9. do 11. maja 2025. u sedištu Lega Navale Italiana (LNI) – Lido di Ostia, koje se nalazi u primorskom delu Rima, na obali Tirenskog mora. Nacionalno predsedništvo LNI odredilo je ovu sekciju kao zvaničnu nautičku bazu za događaj. Delegati su po dolasku dočekani od strane predsednice sekcije, Carole De Fazio, i nacionalnog predsednika, admirala Donata Marzana. Uz početno druženje, delegati iz Italije koji nisu bili prisutni na uvodnom sastanku u Sloveniji, imali su priliku da se upoznaju sa ostalim učesnicima. U nastavku je predstavljena istorija i misija Lega Navale Italiana, sa posebnim fokusom na aktivnosti same sekcije Lido di Ostia.

Lega Navale Italiana – istorija i misija

Osnovana 1897. godine, Lega Navale Italiana već 128 godina promoviše kulturu mora i nautičke veštine. Organizacija funkcioniše pod pokroviteljstvom Republike Italije i u tesnoj saradnji sa Mornaricom. Sa preko 56.000 članova, 250 sekcija i više od 80 nautičkih baza, LNI je referentna tačka za obrazovanje, sport, ekologiju i društvenu inkluziju. Njeni ključni principi zasnivaju se na vrednostima: poštovanja, solidarnosti, lojalnosti, gostoprimstva i spremnosti da se pomogne. Saradnja sa školama, univerzitetima i društvenim organizacijama, kao i projekti posvećeni zaštiti životne sredine, deo su stalne misije LNI.

Sekcija Lido di Ostia – sportski i društveni centar

Sekcija Lido di Ostia, osnovana 1937. godine, danas broji preko 600 članova i više od 250 aktivnih sportista svih uzrasta, od dece do veterana. Njene sportske ekipe pokrivaju širok spektar disciplina: Optimist, ILCA, 420, windsurf, DART18, kanu i kajak. Ova sekcija redovno organizuje kurseve i polaganja za skipere, sarađuje sa organizacijama poput WWF-a i Save the Children, i svake godine uključuje više od 3.000 dece u programe na moru. Njeni sportisti postižu značajne rezultate na nacionalnim i međunarodnim takmičenjima, a u aprilu 2025. sekcija je bila domaćin Evropskog prvenstva u windsurf disciplinama T293 i T293+, koje je okupilo 300 takmičara iz 16 zemalja.

Susreti sa trenerima i program inkluzije

Tokom prva dva dana učesnici su se susreli sa trenerima glavnih klasa, Elenom Calderini (Optimist), Celine Bordier (Windsurf), Claudiom Ramonijem (ILCA) i Damianom Di Paolom (420). Oni su prikazali svoje metodologije i dostignuća, uključujući osvajanje evropskih titula i plasman na svetska prvenstva. Prezentacija instruktora Niccolòa Gimignana, koji je predstavio Hansa 303 jedrilicu prilagođenu osobama sa invaliditetom, bila je posebno inspirativna i poučna. Ova inicijativa omogućila je zajednički program sa susednim sekcijama (LNI Pomezia, Latina i Lago del Turano), čime je otvoren put ka jedrenju za ljude kojima je ranije bilo nedostupno.

„Brodovi legaliteta“ i snaga jedrenja kao mosta

Trećeg dana susret je nastavljen u luci Ostia, gde su delegacije imale priliku da plove na „Brodovima legaliteta“, jedrilicama Eros i Spyros, nekada zaplenjenim u akcijama protiv krijumčarenja, a danas posvećenim društvenim i inkluzivnim programima. U saradnji sa Udruženjem obolelih od hronične fibromialgije, organizovane su plovidbe na kojima je demonstrirano kako more i jedrenje mogu biti terapija i prostor za jednakost. Kapetan Tulio Piciolini, koji je komandovao Erosom, govorio je i o iskustvu sa katamaranom Spirito di Stella, specijalno dizajniranim za osobe sa ograničenom pokretljivošću, koji je obišao svet noseći poruku inkluzije.

Zaključak

Italijanska etapa SIESail projekta pokazala je snagu jedrenja kao mosta između sporta, društva i inkluzije. Delegati su tri dana proveli učeći u jednoj od najstarijih i najuticajnijih evropskih nautičkih organizacija, deleći iskustva i gradeći mrežu saradnje koja prevazilazi granice. Atmosfera zajedništva i italijansko gostoprimstvo dodatno su učvrstili veze među učesnicima.

Sledeđa stanica: Talin

Nakon Rima i Ostije, sledeća stanica SIESail projekta biće Talin, gde je evropska mreža za društvenu inkluziju kroz jedrenje nastavlja da gradi mostove na severu Evrope.

The Italian stage of the SIESail project took place from May 9th to 11th, 2025, at the headquarters of Lega Navale Italiana (LNI) – Lido di Ostia, located in the coastal district of Rome on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The National Presidency of LNI designated this section as the official nautical base for the event. Upon arrival, delegates were welcomed by the Section President, Carola De Fazio, and the National President, Admiral Donato Marzano. After an initial convivial gathering, the Italian delegates, who had not been present at the kick-off meeting in Slovenia, had the opportunity to meet the other participants. The program continued with a presentation of the history and mission of Lega Navale Italiana, with a particular focus on the activities of the Lido di Ostia section.

Lega Navale Italiana – History and Mission

Founded in 1897, Lega Navale Italiana has been promoting sea culture and nautical skills for 128 years. The organization operates under the patronage of the Republic of Italy and in close cooperation with the Navy. With over 56,000 members, 250 sections, and more than 80 nautical bases, LNI serves as a reference point for education, sports, ecology, and social inclusion. Its core principles are based on the values of respect, solidarity, loyalty, hospitality, and willingness to help. Collaboration with schools, universities, and social organizations, as well as projects dedicated to environmental protection, are an integral part of LNI’s ongoing mission.

Lido di Ostia Section – A Sports and Social Hub

Founded in 1937, the Lido di Ostia Section today counts more than 600 members and over 250 active athletes of all ages, from children to veterans. Its sports teams cover a wide range of disciplines: Optimist, ILCA, 420, windsurf, DART18, canoe, and kayak. This section regularly organizes skipper courses and exams, cooperates with organizations such as WWF and Save the Children, and each year involves more than 3,000 children in sea-related programs. Its athletes achieve significant results in national and international competitions, and in April 2025, the section hosted the European Championship in windsurf disciplines T293 and T293+, which gathered 300 competitors from 16 countries.

Meetings with Coaches and the Inclusion Program

During the first two days, participants met the coaches of the main classes: Elena Calderini (Optimist), Celine Bordier (Windsurf), Claudio Ramoni (ILCA), and Damiano Di Paolo (420). They presented their methodologies and achievements, including European titles and qualifications for world championships. The presentation by instructor Niccolò Gimignano, who introduced the Hansa 303 sailing boat adapted for people with disabilities, was particularly inspiring and educational. This initiative enabled a joint program with nearby sections (LNI Pomezia, Latina, and Lago del Turano), opening the door to sailing for people who had previously been excluded.

“Boats of Legality” and the Power of Sailing as a Bridge

On the third day, the program continued at the Port of Ostia, where delegations had the opportunity to sail on the “Boats of Legality,” Eros and Spyros, once seized in anti-smuggling operations and today dedicated to social and inclusive programs. In collaboration with the Association of Chronic Fibromyalgia Patients, sailing trips were organized to demonstrate how the sea and sailing can serve as therapy and a space of equality. Captain Tullio Picciolini, who commanded Eros, also spoke about his experience with the catamaran Spirito di Stella, specially designed for people with limited mobility, which circumnavigated the globe carrying a message of inclusion.

Conclusion

The Italian stage of the SIESail project highlighted the power of sailing as a bridge between sport, society, and inclusion. Delegates spent three days learning within one of the oldest and most influential nautical organizations in Europe, sharing experiences and building a network of cooperation that transcends borders. The atmosphere of fellowship and Italian hospitality further strengthened the bonds among participants.

Next Stop: Tallinn

After Rome and Ostia, the next stage of the SIESail project is Tallinn, where the European network for social inclusion through sailing is building bridges in Northern Europe.