Maddalena Spanu, an athlete in the YCCS Young Azzurra programme, has claimed

the title of Formula Wing European Vice-Champion
By Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
12/04/2026 - 19:01

Young Azzurra, Maddalena Spanu claims Formula Wing European Vice-Champion title

The Formula Wing European Championship drew to a close today in Naples with the absence of wind making it impossible to hold the scheduled Medal Series

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Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
By Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
09/04/2026 - 11:58

Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Entries for the 36th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup are officially open as of this morning

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Maddalena Spanu, an athlete from the YCCS Young Azzurra programme, at the Formula Wing European Championship taking place in Naples from 8 to 12 April. Photo credit: YCCS/Mattia Coppolino
By Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
08/04/2026 - 12:36

Young Azzurra, Maddalena Spanu at the Formula Wing European Championship

The event runs from today, 8 April, through Sunday 12 April on the waters off Naples

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Princess Zahra Aga Khan, President of the YCCS Board of Directors, welcomed attendees

with her opening address
By Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
18/03/2026 - 17:29

YCCS unveils a 2026 season packed with world-class regattas and historic returns

Alongside the Club's celebrated international regatta calendar, a new youth initiative via the Young Azzurra project was presented

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By Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
06/12/2025 - 22:44

Young Azzurra, Maddalena Spanu wins the WingFoil Racing World Cup

The final leg of the WingFoil Racing World Cup ended today with a win for Maddalena Spanu, an athlete from the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's Young Azzurra program, who was also crowned WingFoil Racing World Cup champion

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