⚓️ From the Classroom to the High Seas! 🌊
Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Alfredo Gentilini from Sant'Ilario d'Enza (and student at Maria Luigia in Parma) for completing an incredible 10-day journey aboard the historic Palinuro, one of the Italian Navy’s most prestigious training ships! 🇮🇹✨
Selected back in January during rigorous trials in Milan, Alfredo put his sailing knowledge—passed down to...⚓️ From the Classroom to the High Seas! 🌊
Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Alfredo Gentilini from Sant'Ilario d'Enza (and student at Maria Luigia in Parma) for completing an incredible 10-day journey aboard the historic Palinuro, one of the Italian Navy’s most prestigious training ships! 🇮🇹✨
Selected back in January during rigorous trials in Milan, Alfredo put his sailing knowledge—passed down to him by his grandfather—to the test. From proving his balance at sea to answering tough nautical questions, his hard work and great school grades earned him a spot among a select group of youth from all over Italy.
From July 6th to 16th, Alfredo experienced the true life of a sailor, sailing from Cagliari to Crotone. The journey was anything but a vacation:
• Hard Work: Helping the crew with daily chores, from cleaning the gavette (mess halls) to scrubbing pots and maintaining the ship.
• Real Responsibility: Taking the helm to steer the massive ship and pulling lookout duty to scan the horizon for incoming vessels.
• Braving the Elements: Facing Force 6 winds while crossing the Strait of Messina! Despite the rough seas, Alfredo and his crewmates showed true grit and resilience.
What an unforgettable adventure and an amazing example of dedication. Fair winds and following seas, Alfredo! 🌬️🚢
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⚓️ ONBOARDING OPPORTUNITY 2026: Sail on Nave Vespucci & Nave Palinuro! ⚓️
Attention all young members of the Lega Navale Italiana! 🌊
The Italian Navy General Staff has made spots available for LNI youth members (aged 16 to 24) to embark on a unique training experience aboard the historic tall ships Nave Vespucci and Nave Palinuro during the 2026 summer/autumn training campaigns.
If you want to...⚓️ ONBOARDING OPPORTUNITY 2026: Sail on Nave Vespucci & Nave Palinuro! ⚓️
Attention all young members of the Lega Navale Italiana! 🌊
The Italian Navy General Staff has made spots available for LNI youth members (aged 16 to 24) to embark on a unique training experience aboard the historic tall ships Nave Vespucci and Nave Palinuro during the 2026 summer/autumn training campaigns.
If you want to experience life at sea, learn traditional seafaring skills, and be part of an elite crew, this is your chance!
📅 AVAILABLE ROUTES & SLOTS
⛵ NAVE PALINURO
• Route 1 (July 1 – July 12): Livorno to La Maddalena (Stopover in Gaeta July 4-8) | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 2 (July 13 – July 21): La Maddalena to Salerno | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 3 (Aug 8 – Aug 20): Messina to Taranto (Stopover in Valletta Aug 12-15) | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 4 (Aug 22 – Sept 2): Taranto to Imperia | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 5 (Oct 12 – Nov 3): Milazzo to La Spezia (Stopover in Naples Oct 26-30) | 7 boys, 4 girls (Nautical Institute students preferred)
⛵ NAVE VESPUCCI
• Route 1 (Sept 22 – Oct 2): Taranto to Venice | 7 boys, 5 girls
• Route 2 (Starts Oct 1): Embarkation in Trieste (Disembarkation port & date TBD)
🔍 HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION CRITERIA
⚠️ DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted through your local LNI Section strictly by June 20, 2026.
• Who gets priority? Local Section Presidents will prioritize candidates who have stood out in sports and social activities (athletes, solidarity sailing initiatives, instructors/assistant instructors, etc.). In case of excess applications, LNI seniority will be considered.
• Medical Requirements: Selected candidates must pass a medical checkup and provide a certificate of "healthy and robust constitution" upon boarding. No severe allergies/intolerances incompatible with life at sea (e.g., dust, hemp, nylon, manila rope).
• Costs: LNI National Presidency covers the onboard insurance. However, travel expenses to and from the embarkation/disembarkation ports are entirely the responsibility of the participant.
📲 Interested?
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Contact your local LNI Section President immediately to get the application forms and submit your request.
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Spotted in La Spezia: The historic Nave Palinuro! 🚢 Originally launched in 1934, this stunning schooner continues to serve as a training vessel for the Italian Navy, keeping the art of traditional navigation alive. A true master of the Mediterranean! 🌊

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Happy Easter! #NavePalinuro - feeling festive

Italian President Mattarella on the #Palinuro ship.

Il presidente Mattarella sulla #NavePalinuro.

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Buongiorno da Ischia, in compagnia della Nave Palinuro.

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