THE LARGEST SAILING RACE IN THE WORLD
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
Barcolana - News02.07.24
Registration open for the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup
Registration is now open on the official Barcolana website for the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup, a regatta dedicated to the fleet of yacht owners from the historic Aquileia shipyard. Organized by the Yacht Club Portopiccolo and the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, this event takes place in the stunning setting of Portopiccolo.
"After the Solaris Cup in Porto Rotondo, where we set a record with 102 Solaris yachts in the water, we are confident about the success of this new event. This brings us closer to our Adriatic yacht owners and our local community. It's a significant year for the shipyard, and we couldn't imagine a better conclusion than at the Barcolana" said Federico Gambini, President of Solaris Yachts.
"Over the years, we have planned events at the Barcolana that allow different groups of yacht owners to have their moment to compete, focusing on specific categories. This is the case with the Barcolana Maxi, and now with this new edition of the Barcolana Adriatic Solaris Cup. This event celebrates the finest boats 'made in Friuli Venezia Giulia,' a true pride of our region with much to promote in yachting. We welcome the owners of the Barcolana Solaris Cup to Trieste with great enthusiasm, aiming to provide them with an excellent racing venue and plenty of fun on land" added Dean Bassi, Sports Director of SVBG.
THE PROGRAM - The event kicks off on Wednesday, October 9, with registrations at the Yacht Club Portopiccolo from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The first race will take place on Thursday, October 10, with a windward-leeward or triangle course starting and finishing in the waters off Portopiccolo – Sistiana, with the warning signal at 1:00 PM. A post-event media briefing will follow at 6:00 PM at the Yacht Club Portopiccolo. On Friday, October 11, the coastal race will be held on the Barcolana course, with the warning signal at 10:00 AM. The starting line will be positioned between the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano and Miramare Castle, and the race will share the same course and finish line in Trieste in front of Piazza Unità. The award ceremony will follow. On Sunday, October 13, the yachts of the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup will conclude their Trieste adventure by participating in the Barcolana56 presented by Generali.
The yachts will be divided into three racing groups: Group A from 36 to 47.99 feet, Group B from 48 to 59.99 feet, and Group C from 60 feet. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in corrected time, the top three in corrected time on the Barcolana course, and the top finisher in Divisions A and B for each category in corrected time if the group is divided.
To promote environmental sustainability among sailors, the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup will include the role of RECO - the on-board Ecological Officer - who will be responsible for ensuring the crew adheres to good environmental practices before, during, and after the regatta.
THE PARTNERSHIP WITH PROMOTURISMOFVG - The partnership with PromoturismoFVG continues, which last year chose an Aquileia-built yacht, moored at the Rive, to promote regional excellence and host various meetings. This year, PromoturismoFVG has chosen a Solaris 60 to carry the message ‘I Am Friuli Venezia Giulia.’ On board the 60, a surprise crew led by the exceptional helmswoman from Trieste, Giulia Pignolo, who has participated in the Beijing 2008 Olympics in the Yngling class along with Chiara Calligaris and Francesca Scognamillo.
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW SOLARIS 55 - The 56th edition of the Barcolana will also be the stage for the world premiere of the new Solaris 55, which will be officially launched and handed over to its new owner during the event. Cynthia Li Qiao, Founder of the Solarista Club of Hong Kong, who donated and finances the operations of the Solaris 40 MoHan (Without Limits - Limitless), a therapeutic sailing platform for the NGO Sailability in Hong Kong, founded by Kay and Mike Rawbone on July 23, 2022. To date, over 1300 disabled individuals with 16 types of disabilities have benefited from it. Currently, Cynthia owns a Solaris 47 from 2019 with which she has solo circumnavigated Hong Kong island. Married and a mother of four, the new Solaris 55 will be her birthday gift.
Registrations for the first edition of the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup can be made at barcolana.it on the event's dedicated page, where the notice of race and other documents will be available. Race instructions will be published and sent by email to registrants one week before the event.
"After the Solaris Cup in Porto Rotondo, where we set a record with 102 Solaris yachts in the water, we are confident about the success of this new event. This brings us closer to our Adriatic yacht owners and our local community. It's a significant year for the shipyard, and we couldn't imagine a better conclusion than at the Barcolana" said Federico Gambini, President of Solaris Yachts.
"Over the years, we have planned events at the Barcolana that allow different groups of yacht owners to have their moment to compete, focusing on specific categories. This is the case with the Barcolana Maxi, and now with this new edition of the Barcolana Adriatic Solaris Cup. This event celebrates the finest boats 'made in Friuli Venezia Giulia,' a true pride of our region with much to promote in yachting. We welcome the owners of the Barcolana Solaris Cup to Trieste with great enthusiasm, aiming to provide them with an excellent racing venue and plenty of fun on land" added Dean Bassi, Sports Director of SVBG.
THE PROGRAM - The event kicks off on Wednesday, October 9, with registrations at the Yacht Club Portopiccolo from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The first race will take place on Thursday, October 10, with a windward-leeward or triangle course starting and finishing in the waters off Portopiccolo – Sistiana, with the warning signal at 1:00 PM. A post-event media briefing will follow at 6:00 PM at the Yacht Club Portopiccolo. On Friday, October 11, the coastal race will be held on the Barcolana course, with the warning signal at 10:00 AM. The starting line will be positioned between the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano and Miramare Castle, and the race will share the same course and finish line in Trieste in front of Piazza Unità. The award ceremony will follow. On Sunday, October 13, the yachts of the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup will conclude their Trieste adventure by participating in the Barcolana56 presented by Generali.
The yachts will be divided into three racing groups: Group A from 36 to 47.99 feet, Group B from 48 to 59.99 feet, and Group C from 60 feet. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in corrected time, the top three in corrected time on the Barcolana course, and the top finisher in Divisions A and B for each category in corrected time if the group is divided.
To promote environmental sustainability among sailors, the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup will include the role of RECO - the on-board Ecological Officer - who will be responsible for ensuring the crew adheres to good environmental practices before, during, and after the regatta.
THE PARTNERSHIP WITH PROMOTURISMOFVG - The partnership with PromoturismoFVG continues, which last year chose an Aquileia-built yacht, moored at the Rive, to promote regional excellence and host various meetings. This year, PromoturismoFVG has chosen a Solaris 60 to carry the message ‘I Am Friuli Venezia Giulia.’ On board the 60, a surprise crew led by the exceptional helmswoman from Trieste, Giulia Pignolo, who has participated in the Beijing 2008 Olympics in the Yngling class along with Chiara Calligaris and Francesca Scognamillo.
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW SOLARIS 55 - The 56th edition of the Barcolana will also be the stage for the world premiere of the new Solaris 55, which will be officially launched and handed over to its new owner during the event. Cynthia Li Qiao, Founder of the Solarista Club of Hong Kong, who donated and finances the operations of the Solaris 40 MoHan (Without Limits - Limitless), a therapeutic sailing platform for the NGO Sailability in Hong Kong, founded by Kay and Mike Rawbone on July 23, 2022. To date, over 1300 disabled individuals with 16 types of disabilities have benefited from it. Currently, Cynthia owns a Solaris 47 from 2019 with which she has solo circumnavigated Hong Kong island. Married and a mother of four, the new Solaris 55 will be her birthday gift.
Registrations for the first edition of the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup can be made at barcolana.it on the event's dedicated page, where the notice of race and other documents will be available. Race instructions will be published and sent by email to registrants one week before the event.
