{"id":33413,"date":"2025-04-06T14:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T12:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=33413"},"modified":"2025-06-13T12:57:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:57:00","slug":"roberto-pappalardo-france-to-the-shetland-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/roberto-pappalardo-france-to-the-shetland-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Roberto Pappalardo : France to the Shetland Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gVx5-VQiqgA?si=g6eSg-Yykv0rvcBb\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The France to the Shetland Islands Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a modest RIB powered by a 40-horsepower engine, the man impressively covered a considerable distance, demonstrating determination, skill, and a deep passion for adventure on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling from France to the Shetland Islands offers a unique opportunity to explore stunning landscapes and rich maritime history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@clubdelgommone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the clubdelgommone YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the &#8220;Free Downloads&#8221; page here you can find more interesting info about their activities like this France to the Shetland Islands trip: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/free-downloads\/\">Club del Gommone downloads<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Club del Gommone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Itialian Club del Gommone (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/clubdelgommone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clubdelgommone.it%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR7Mk8-ZIi0mKQDzlovJtZStLO-7ViUqHmaOvjWwmSn3UOoNRsKJaKWKHEpXmg_aem_Kxvcgtjd-0gkqaSKEpRuCQ&amp;h=AT2CNhaEbfCJNZ4OQLNqmlzFfa8agssi8iFnYlLlPsWv7x_uMRzSga9NMU6EsdCZ0JPOEXrl2o1d2ugVLEuWNkwi0V-SKyqRzABnB5ZOOQRHi2yC6Jj4tU7S1SLZIzeFdpCs20Z7lk306M-Vx8Z4wNjfew4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>) was officially founded in January 1970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, as early as 1968, a group of passionate enthusiasts had already begun venturing on long voyages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They traveled around Elba and across our lakes aboard the legendary Zodiac Mark 2s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 1969, the non-competitive Pavia-to-Venice Raid took place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this event, the foundations were laid for what would become the club. Just months later, this led to the formal creation of the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The adventures organized by the club often include trips that connect France to the Shetland Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These trips showcase the incredible beauty of the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In January 1970, those same pioneers came together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mauro Seguso, Angelo Viscardi, Giuseppe Pennati, Mario Paciotti, Renato Fasciolo, Giuseppe Boccuti, and Desiderio Prinetti officially established the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the first club of its kind in Italy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1971, the club has been affiliated with the Italian Powerboat Federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has adopted a formal statute and set of regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These define both the terms of participation and the objectives to be pursued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These goals remain faithful to the vision their founders originally set forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On February 10, 2006, the club was officially registered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coni.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONI<\/a> (the Italian National Olympic Committee) as an Amateur Sports Association under the name: Club del Gommone \u2013 Amateur Sports Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The France to the Shetland Islands Challenge In a modest RIB powered by a 40-horsepower engine, the man impressively covered a considerable distance, demonstrating determination, skill, and a deep passion for adventure on the water. 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