Diversity and inclusion": third edition of 'Women in Sailing by Generali', a new project for Paralympic sailing and sustainability

Barcolana's commitment to the significant project created with the presenting partner Generali continues, and this year it is also supported by World Sailing and the Italian Sailing Federation, which aims to make Barcolana a great moment of reflection on the theme of inclusiveness. There are three active threads: the third edition of 'Women in Sailing by Generali', which has been broadened from the land to the sea, a series of activities dedicated to Para Sailing, sailing for people with disabilities, and the Barcolana Sea Summit that will continue to bring attention to the health of the sea.

'WOMEN IN SAILING BY GENERALI' - This year's major project with presenting partner Generali includes numerous activities with the aim of making the leadership role of women in the sailing world increasingly visible. 'Women in Sailing by Generali' becomes the final stage in World Sailing's worldwide activities for women's sailing, the 'Steering the Course' programme. 'Women in Sailing by Generali' will also be enriched by an event at sea and the participation of the #WomenInSailing team, made up of SVBG athletes, in a series of regattas throughout the season.

The Chairman of Generali, Andrea Sironi, said: “Through participation in sporting events, Generali promotes the culture of sport and a healthy lifestyle. For many years it has also done so in collaboration with Barcolana, a sailing event with a long tradition but capable of innovating, attentive to environmental sustainability and the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion. This is why we are historically close to it, helping it to grow internationally and promoting her activities, with the 'Woman in Sailing by Generali' project and also through our The Human Safety Net Foundation, so that this event will be, for the community of Trieste and for all those who participate coming from all over Europe and beyond, an opportunity for sport, entertainment and growth”.

PARASAILING: BARCOLANA PER IL SOCIALE - The 2023 edition aims, also thanks to World Sailing, to grow consistently the Barcolana per il Sociale programme, which has been in existence for over twenty years. In this edition, Barcolana will focus its Attention On Sailing Dedicated to people with physical and mental disabilities, aiming in two directions: developing events for the competitive world of Para Sailing and aspiring to bring new enthusiasts closer to sailing, thanks to the collaboration of the yacht clubs most active in the disability sector in Trieste.