Campione del Garda, May 26, 2025 – Univela hosted the first stage of the Italian circuit Switch Grand Prix Guess Jeans in Campione del Garda from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25, 2025. Under the aegis of the Italian Sailing Federation and in collaboration with the Italian Switch Class, this event marked the Promo Grand Prix of the season, hosting the most competitive crews on one of the most fascinating and technically demanding waters of the national circuit.

A weekend of racing defined by speed, technology, and adrenaline, with perfect wind conditions. Ten races thrilled the sailors, once again proving that Campione del Garda offers ideal racing conditions.

After 10 races, Matteo Celon took the win ahead of Mattia Cesana, with British sailor FINLEY DICKINSON – one of the strongest ILCA athletes for Great Britain – in third place. The top two battled it out, finishing with equal points. Mattia Cesana from Riva del Garda, the favorite on paper after winning last year’s Italian Switch Championship, is one of the federation’s top ILCA athletes and holder of U19 and U21 world titles. Yesterday, he had to concede victory to Matteo Celon, a second-generation sailor from Torri del Benaco.

Several athletes from the Italian ILCA national team engaged in the most exciting challenges.

In the women’s division, Alessandra Dubbini from Bergamo won against Ireland’s ELYSIA O LEARY. Dubbini grew up sailing on Lake Garda alongside Giulia Conti, who attended the regatta as a Switch Class advisor.

Great enthusiasm for this “premiere” of the Italian Championship and great satisfaction for the wind conditions, which made all the races unique and thrilling.

Event Details

• When: May 23–25, 2025
• Where: Campione del Garda (BS)
• Organized by: Univela, in partnership with the Italian Sailing Federation and Italian Switch Class
• Circuit: Switch Cup Guess Jeans 2025
• Official Sponsor: Guess Jeans

The event includes qualification rounds and finals, with a daily schedule of technical briefings and upwind-downwind races. The awards ceremony will take place at Univela Club, followed by an aperitif and evening entertainment for athletes and spectators.

The “Switch Cup Guess” Circuit

2025 marks the debut of the Switch Cup Guess Jeans, a fully redefined circuit made possible thanks to the support and collaboration of Guess Jeans. The partnership aims to combine advanced sailing performance with style, offering athletes a competitive experience and a coordinated image aligned with international trends.

• Race Format: One-design regattas on Switch
• Stages: 5 events across Italy (Campione del Garda, Torbole, Dongo, Talamone, Cagliari, and an International Event in Malcesine)

What is the Switch?

The Switch is a foiling one-design sailboat designed to ensure lightness, robustness, and high performance in all wind conditions:

Hull

• Carbon epoxy laminate with PVC core for a lightweight and durable structure.
• Thin gelcoat for quick and easy repairs.
• CNC-machined Delrin bearings for mast and rudder, ensuring precise, play-free fittings.

Wing and Foils

• Three-part wing (front beam, stern beam, and two outboard beams) made from vacuum-prepreg and joined with CST tubes, assembled with CNC jigs for uniformity and stiffness.
• The Switch integrates CNC technology for hull, wing, and foils, strict quality controls, and measurement tools to ensure equipment parity and maximum racing fun.

Sponsors and Partners

Foils made from high modulus and intermediate modulus prepreg, offering an optimal balance between stiffness and strength, meeting strict one-design standards.

Mast and Boom

• Three-piece system in CST carbon tubes for repeatability and precision.
• 15° bent carbon boom with CNC-machined aluminum vang lever.

Performance

• Speed: over 19 knots upwind and over 30 knots top speed.
• Take-off: from just 6 knots of wind.
• Rig Control: Cunningham 1:24, Vang 1:48, mainsheet 5:1, and height adjuster.

Dimensions and Weights

• Length: 3.90 m
• Beam: 2.25 m
• Platform weight: ~25 kg
• Sail area: 6.5–8.4 m² with Quantum Membrane One Design sails

Guess Jeans: Title sponsor for the season, will provide clothing and prizes for the athletes and support promotional activities across various stages.

Ceresio Investors: specialists in active wealth management, supporting the 2025 season’s activities.

SLAM: providing technical apparel for the sailors.

Switch Italian Class: responsible for organizing the season's regattas, events, clinics, and more.

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