Sea4All: Inclusive sea sports for everyone closes an extraordinary 2025 season in Lignano, Italy
by Tiliaventum 22 Dec 2025 23:32 AEDT
Calicanto © Tiliaventum
Sea4All, the inclusive "sport at sea for everyone" initiatives run by Tiliaventum asd of Lignano, Italy, close an extraordinary 2025 season, rich in enthusiasm and success.
Tiliaventum is keen to always present itself as a "traditional" sports association, open to everyone and dedicated to sea sports such as sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing, SUP, sport fishing, freediving, and much more, regardless of so-called disabilities, hardship, vulnerability, or terminal illness. This is because the sea, sun, wind, and sport are considered a common heritage, belonging to everyone and to all people.
With this spirit, for decades Tiliaventum, through the initiatives known as Sea4All, has welcomed people throughout the year in Lignano INE Italy)—where it has an accessible operational base inside D-Marin Punta Faro—as well as in other coastal locations. Truly everyone is invited to take part in the activities (from courses to sailing outings, navigation experiences, regattas, paddling, sea and lagoon experiences, and social gatherings), relying on accessible boats (both sailing and motor-powered), aids, equipment, fittings, trained instructors and staff, and volunteers. In this way, Tiliaventum offers everyone days as active protagonists—certainly not simple guests—both on board and by taking part as volunteers, without physical (architectural), mental (prejudicial), or economic barriers (activities are free of charge for participants).
As 2025 draws to a close, the results bring great satisfaction to the Association: 558 person-days dedicated during the year, over 9,500 in total over the years; numerous national and international recognitions in 2025 (selection as a Best Practice at the World Summit on Accessible Tourism held in Turin; 1st prize at the European Disability Forum Photo Competition; 1st prize at the Award of Excellence by the Accessible Travel Foundation; and recognition by the European Commission within the European Maritime Day in My Country initiative).
There were also significant sporting achievements, with inclusive sailing crews taking part in non-explicitly Paralympic regattas using offshore boats in the Upper Adriatic (from the Autumn Championship to the Barcolana and the Michele Memorial); experiential pathways developed in collaboration with institutions, public bodies, and local schools, social care services, and Mental Health Centres (CSM); training opportunities as speakers at conferences and seminars on accessibility and inclusion for specialized technicians, students, and citizens; an active presence at sector trade fairs; and participation with a dedicated stand in the Barcolana village in Trieste. This made it possible to introduce "for all" initiatives to the wider public and, during the week leading up to the regatta, to offer barrier-free sailing outings to many people thanks to the three boats available: Càpita, Aylin, and Albatros.
Beyond the numbers, what truly matters are the positive impacts on the quality of everyday life for the people involved: fulfillment, the acquisition of new skills and knowledge... and the smiles (!) of everyone—participants and organizers alike.
Activities do not stop with the colder season, and new initiatives are always being prepared for the year ahead...
A sea of best wishes to everyone.