Yacht Club Sanremo Welcomed Aboard as New Reciprocal Club of Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is pleased to welcome aboard Yacht Club Sanremo as a reciprocal club. After a reciprocal club agreement was signed in late 2024, a burgee exchange took place on Friday 10th January as an emblem of friendship and collaboration between the two realities. Marguerite Delbet – General Committee member of RNZYS, Alessandro Tosetti – honorary member of YC Sanremo and Raffaella Ramondetti – YC Sanremo Communication met in Auckland for a burgee exchange which echoes an older era – seeing the RNZYS burgee arriving to Italy under sail, via Cape Horn.

Marguerite Delbet (RNZYS), Alessandro Tosetti and Raffaella Ramondetti (Yacht Club Sanremo) exchanging club burgees in front of RNZYS. Photo: Clara Lachurie

Alessandro Tosetti, on a mission to complete his solo circumnavigation that began with the Global Solo Challenge regatta last year paid a visit to RNZYS to collect the Burgee before setting sail the following day aboard ASPRA on his Auckland-Sanremo leg. The journey aboard the ULDB 65′ will not only be a sporting challenge, but also an opportunity to strengthen relations between different cultures and traditions, united by a passion for the sea and sailing.

Alessandro Tosetti pictured aboard ASPRA, flying the RNZYS and YC Sanremo burgees as he departs Auckland bound for Italy. Photo: Amelie Juvien.

“We are excited about the reciprocity agreement with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron” – said Yacht Club Sanremo president Beppe Zaoli – “this agreement underlines the sharing of the same values of sportsmanship, sailing teaching and respect for the sea, and we are pleased to be able to display the Squadron pennant in our clubhouse”.

About Yacht Club Sanremo

The Yacht Club Sanremo is one of the oldest and most active sailing clubs in the Mediterranean. With a history dating back to 1920. The club hosts regattas of all levels to promote sailing and love of the sea, involving over 3,000 athletes and enthusiasts every year.

RNZYS members travelling to Italy can now enjoy the clubs’ beautiful facilities and explore the rich history. Simply contact [email protected] before your visit to organise a letter of introduction.

Follow the RNZYS Burgee on it’s voyage to Italy!

The Yacht Club Sanremo is looking forward to welcoming Alessandro and ASPRA with the RNZYS burgee, which is scheduled to arrive next spring. Click the button below to follow the voyage.