Kitesurfing in Reggio Calabria: the Urban Hub with Lega Navale

March 1st, 2026 marks an important date for water sports in Reggio Calabria: the Lega Navale Italiana – Reggio Calabria Section and the Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Blue Tribe have signed a cooperation agreement establishing, at the Lega Navale's Naval Base, the only structured kitesurfing, wingfoil and SUP hub operating in the city centre.

An agreement that goes beyond a simple sporting convention: it is a shared vision of the sea as an educational, cultural and social resource, capable of enhancing the territory and bringing new generations closer to water disciplines in a safe and qualified way.

What the protocol provides

The agreement defines a structured cooperation framework on multiple levels. Blue Tribe brings qualified instructors and certified equipment; the Lega Navale provides institutional patronage and the use of the Naval Base's facilities, creating ideal conditions for a modern, accessible training offer in the heart of the city.

The activities planned at the Naval Base include:

• Introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in kitesurfing, wingfoil and SUP
• Technical clinics and competitive training camps
• Open days and promotional events for schools and citizens
• Workshops on maritime safety, first aid and environmental protection

The objectives of the collaboration

The protocol aims to build a virtuous ecosystem around the territory's water disciplines, with objectives ranging from sports tourism to social development:

• Promote sustainable sports tourism along the metropolitan coastline
• Enhance the marine heritage through environmental awareness
• Spread the culture of maritime safety and applied meteorology
• Encourage youth participation and social cohesion
• Access regional, national and European funding to finance joint initiatives

The presidents speak

«The collaboration with the Lega Navale represents a shared vision of the sea as an educational, social and cultural infrastructure» declared Sebastiano Michele Militti, President of ASD Blue Tribe. «Water sport is not a hobby – it is medicine for the modern soul. We want to offer young people concrete opportunities for growth, training and well-being.»

Antonino Nicolò, President of the Reggio Calabria Section of the Lega Navale Italiana, highlighted how the agreement consolidates the institution's role as a «permanent outpost of maritime culture, sports training and environmental responsibility», building a modern and qualified offering that makes the sea accessible to new generations.

Reggio Calabria, a Mediterranean reference point

The Strait of Messina offers some of the most favourable weather and sea conditions in the Mediterranean for kitesurfing and wingfoil: constant winds, safe waters and a unique landscape make this area an ideal setting for the growth of these disciplines. With the new hub at the Naval Base, Reggio Calabria is positioning itself as a Mediterranean reference point for those who want to approach — or deepen their knowledge of — the world of sail water sports.

A project that looks to the future of the territory with its gaze firmly on the sea.