Vulcano Milazzo 2027

Solo crossing (1 athlete)

The athlete may not climb onto or hold on to the support boat at any time during the crossing. One seat on board is reserved for the athlete’s coach or assistant.

Relay crossing (2 to 5 athletes)

Each relay team must appoint a captain responsible for coordinating the group. The order of changeovers is at the team’s discretion and may be changed at any time. Every team member must swim at least one leg (no minimum distance or time). Changeovers must take place in the water only, without climbing onto or touching the support boat.

No contact with the boat. In relays too, any voluntary or involuntary contact with the boat immediately ends that swimmer’s leg: another team member must enter the water and resume from the exact point where the previous swimmer stopped.

Mandatory certificates

All athletes, solo or relay, must hold a valid competitive medical certificate for swimming or triathlon, in addition to the Libertas membership (included in the registration).

Meeting point

6:00 AM: check-in and athlete marking at the port of Milazzo, then organised transfer to Vulcano, where the swim starts.

Useful tips

• Train adequately in the pool and in open water, being able to swim for at least 60–70 minutes continuously.
• Have a light breakfast, rich in carbohydrates and low in fat; no alcohol before the race. Start at a moderate pace and find your breathing rhythm before pushing.
• To ask for help in the water, signal the nearest safety boat by raising one arm straight up.
• The organisers accept no responsibility for theft or loss of valuables, wallets, watches, clothing, etc.
• Each athlete/companion should prepare a thermal bag with what they need to hydrate and eat during the crossing; the organisation will provide light refreshments. Focus on liquids and light, energy-rich snacks.
• Besides a towel and swimming gear, bring a sweatshirt, a spare T-shirt and a windproof jacket.

Race pack

• Event swim cap.
• Gadgets from the event partners.
• Certificate of participation.

Regulations

Participation implies full acceptance of the competition regulations, including FINA and FIN rules. Participants release Swimming Travel from any liability related to their participation and consent to the use of their photos and videos for promotional purposes related to the event. Every athlete must be a member of a recognised federation such as FIN or FITRI; otherwise Swimming Travel will provide membership through the Libertas sports promotion body. Full insurance cover is guaranteed for all participants for the whole event.

An individual safety buoy is mandatory.

Judges and timing

A jury service will be provided. The event will have manual timekeeping.

Rankings

Timed race (single start): overall individual ranking and relay ranking.

Individual attempts (separate starts): an individual attempt may be assisted by official FICR timekeeping upon explicit request of the swimmer (costs paid by the athlete).

Safety and decisions

Swimming Travel, together with the competent authorities, has full authority over all decisions regarding the safety of the event, including the right to cancel or suspend it at any time. These decisions are final and binding for all participants. Decisions communicated by the crew to the coach and/or the relay captain regarding the end of the race cannot be appealed; non-compliance will result in the intervention of the competent authorities.

Results

Official results will be announced and published on www.swimmingtravel.com.