Entertainment and competition in the waters of Lungomare Falcomatà, in Reggio Calabria, for the Mediterranean Regatta at night. Numerous spectators accompanied the performances of the nine crews with applause and encouragement, engaged in two batteries fought until the last stroke of the oars. Amalfi and CUS Palermo took first place in their respective semi-finals, ensuring access to the grand final.
The results of the semi-finals
In the first heat, Amalfi preceded, in order, the Fiamme Gialle Sports Groups, the Brindisi Naval League, the Italian Fixed Seat Rowing Federation and the Calabria Region. In the second heat, CUS Palermo prevailed ahead of Palio di Taranto, Siggiewi Malta and Palio Marinaro Castiglione della Pescaia.
The four crews in the final
Amalfi, Gruppo Sportivi Fiamme Gialle, CUS Palermo and Palio di Taranto will be competing for victory. The final will instead see Lega Navale Brindisi, Italian Fixed Seat Rowing Federation, Siggiewi Malta and Palio Marinaro Castiglione della Pescaia competing. The crew from the Calabria Region remains out of the final races, finishing fifth in the first heat.