The Latin Sail Company in La Spezia
La Zigoela
The Company of Latin Sails, with its leudo La Zigoela, is dedicated to the noble task of preserving an ancient navigation technique, offering the opportunity to immerse oneself in the maritime experience like the sailors of yesteryear.
Launched in Livorno in 1998, the leudo La Zigoela is the fruit of the skilful hands of master carpenter Mario Cecchi.
This boat, modern but steeped in antique flavour, plays the role of ambassador for the Company of Latin Sails, founded in La Spezia by Roberto Bertonati. The clear and tangible objective is to safeguard and spread the rich Ligurian seafaring tradition and culture. Always active in the area, La Zigoela regularly appears in various cultural events along the Riviera, bringing with it the heritage of the past and a passion for the sea.
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The Latin Sails Company
Founded in 2004, the Company of Latin Sails La Spezia is passionately committed to preserving and promoting the tradition of lateen sails, embodied in the striking leudi. This non-profit association stands out for its commitment to safeguarding the historical heritage of wooden boats. One of its main objectives is to support the restoration and recovery of vintage lateen or traditional sail boats.
Dissemination and teaching activities
For years, La Zigoela has held authorisation No. 1, which allows it to carry out 'Educational and naturalistic dissemination activities within the Marine Protected Area of the Cinque Terre National Park'.
Its main commitments include:
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