⚓️ 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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