He made a stop in the port of Milazzo the catamaran “The Spirit of Stella“, Engaged in the international project” Wow (Wheels On Waves) Around the World “, a peripr around the dedicated globe inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. The initiative, promoted by the Association founded by Andrea Stellais supported by the Ministry of Defense and started from Genoa in July 2023 together with the Amerigo Vespucci school ship. The trip will always end in Genoa next June 2025.
During the stop in Milazzo, the commander of the Port Authority of Milazzo Alessandro Sarro He visited the catamaran moored at the Navy of Nettuno, meeting the crew and manifesting profound appreciation for the high human, social and symbolic value of the project; with him the first lieutenant Roberto Antonacci. The initiative, which involved soldiers with Italian and foreign disabilities, represents A virtuous example of cooperation and enhancement of military personnel victim of trauma in service.
“The Spirit of Stella” is the first catamaran in the world completely accessibledesigned without architectural barriers, capable of hosting people in a wheelchair on board thanks to technical solutions studied in the smallest details: large passage spaces, accessible buttons, cabins and adapted bathrooms and a “zero -effort” guide system.
The project “Wow (Wheels On Waves) Around the World“It is not limited to navigation alone. On board, environmental monitoring activities, promotion of accessible tourism, data collection for marine sustainability, educational activities with schools and the promotion of Paralympic sailing sport, an initiative that merges the sea, solidarity and innovation to launch a universal message: no one must be left behind.
The Port Authority of Milazzo joins this symbolic stage, underlining the importance of supporting and promoting initiatives that enhance the values of solidarity, resilience and equality.