Friendly Regatta — you guys are awesome! Sergey, Nina, the organization was magnificent. It’s incredible how seamlessly and unnoticed you handled every difficulty along the way.
The youth leaders are absolute pros. They didn’t come just to hang out in Italy and earn some extra cash—they genuinely love what they do and truly love working with children!
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And the captains! Only later was I told that they are sailing enthusiasts rather than commercial hired crew. Seryozha Sundukov, you got me completely hooked on yachting. It was solely because of you that I fell in love with it. Transoms, mainsail, jib, halyard, and all!
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Most importantly, it was the people who created that amazing atmosphere of a friendly team on this trip. Thanks to everyone, living on a boat for a week without our usual everyday comforts felt so easy. Even though the yachts were very comfortable, it’s still not a house or a hotel!
