⚓ Aboard the Legendary Nave Palinuro! 🇮🇹⛵
Having recently stopped in Imperia, the historic training ship Nave Palinuro has been welcoming crowds of enthusiastic visitors on board!
Commander Francesco Carriero shared what makes this iconic Italian Navy (Marina Militare) vessel so special:
• A Mission of Tradition & Excellence: Nave Palinuro serves as a training ship for non-commissioned officer cadets...⚓ Aboard the Legendary Nave Palinuro! 🇮🇹⛵
Having recently stopped in Imperia, the historic training ship Nave Palinuro has been welcoming crowds of enthusiastic visitors on board!
Commander Francesco Carriero shared what makes this iconic Italian Navy (Marina Militare) vessel so special:
• A Mission of Tradition & Excellence: Nave Palinuro serves as a training ship for non-commissioned officer cadets and students from the Morosini Naval Military School in Venice. Here, young sailors get their "baptism of the sea" and master the timeless fundamentals of seafaring art.
• Life-Changing Experience: As the Commander puts it, young people step on board as individuals and leave as true sailors! The immersive journey teaches teamwork, core naval values, and brave spirit—often leaving crew members and youth association guests in tears when it's time to say goodbye.
• Rich History: Originally built in France in 1934 as a cod fishing vessel, the ship was acquired by the Italian Navy in 1955 to train future officers. At 92 years young, she hasn't stopped since!
• Warm Welcomes Everywhere: Throughout her journeys along the Italian coast, the vessel has received keys to cities and forged strong bonds of friendship with every port she visits.
📍 Where is she headed next? Leaving Imperia behind, Nave Palinuro is setting sail for Port Mahon in Menorca, Spain, to participate in a solemn ceremony honoring the fallen sailors of the battleship Roma.
Fair winds and following seas to the crew! 🌊⚓✨
#NavePalinuro #MarinaMilitare #Imperia #SailingHistory #ItalianNavy #PortMahon
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Legends & Leaders on the American Sailor Podcast!
This week, we are bringing you a double-header of sailing excellence. We sit down with the new "Chief" of US Sailing and a Newport icon who paved the way for women on the bow. ⛵️
⚓️ Part 1: The CEO Corner with Charlie Enright
Fresh off his first six months as CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright joins us to talk about his whirlwind tour of the U.S...Legends & Leaders on the American Sailor Podcast!
This week, we are bringing you a double-header of sailing excellence. We sit down with the new "Chief" of US Sailing and a Newport icon who paved the way for women on the bow. ⛵️
⚓️ Part 1: The CEO Corner with Charlie Enright
Fresh off his first six months as CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright joins us to talk about his whirlwind tour of the U.S. sailing scene.
On the Road: From the high-energy Blue Chip Regatta in Wisconsin to the inspiring USOPC Assembly in Salt Lake City as we look toward LA28.
Strategic Vision: Charlie gives us an inside look at the new US Sailing Strategic Plan (launching this November!) and his "myopic" focus on making sure US Sailing does the most important things exceptionally well.
The "Stoke" Award: A recap of the Archipelago Rally, where Charlie’s own kids took home the hardware!
🌟 Part 2: The Original "Bow Chick" – Martha Parker
We are honored to welcome Martha Parker, founder of Team 1 Newport, to share stories from her incredible 40-year career.
Breaking Glass Ceilings: Martha recalls being the first woman to win prize money in sailing and her days doing bow for America’s Cup legends.
Survival & Success: A raw look at the early days of Team 1 Newport—starting on a second floor with no budget, surviving "trial by fire" management, and the mentors who helped her turn a small shop into a 40-year legacy.
The Mantra: "If you told me I couldn't do something, I'd dig my heels in and prove you wrong."
📈 Also in this Episode:
Annapolis Boat Show Recap: 50,000 sailors, hundreds of conversations, and the return of the face-to-face sailing community.
Youth Champs News: The fierce battle for the IQFoil Youth World spot at Lauderdale Yacht Club.
🎧 Tune in to hear these two powerhouses discuss the past, present, and future of American sailing!
#USSailing #AmericanSailorPodcast #SailingLife #CharlieEnright #MarthaParker #Team1Newport #WomenInSailing #NewportRI #SailingHistory
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