The (record) Barcolana Sup Experience in Grado and the Barcolana Young in Trieste to be held tomorrow

The second edition of the Barcolana Grado Sup Experience has already beaten all records, registering a number of 130 participants, more than double last year’s participation. It is an event with great potential, which aims to grow further and spread the spirit of the Barcolana. Professionals and enthusiasts will be at the same starting line, ready to compete on their SUP, a board which is popular, inexpensive and accessible for everyone.

“Thanks to the support of the Lega Navale Italiana (Italian Naval League) - section of Grado, the Società Canottieri Ausonia (Ausonia Rowing Club), Kitelife Grado, PromoTurismo FVG, Acqua Dolomia, Starboard, and the essential logistic and organisational support by the Municipality of Grado and G.I.T. (Grado Impianti Turistici S.p.A.), we are holding a great event, destined to gain more and more importance. The recreational and the sporting dimensions come together, and Grado is the perfect location for this end-of-summer event around the beach, the lagoon and the old town centre” said Mitja Gialuz.

According to the programme, the secretariat desk on the beach will open tomorrow at 8 a.m. for registration and gadget collection. The ‘SUP desk’ will be opened for those who wish to borrow a SUP and take part in the sporting event. At 9:30 a.m. a briefing for contestants will be held, followed by the start, which will take place from 10 a.m. onwards, depending on weather conditions. After the race, a pasta party will be held for all participants at the Antiche Terme bar and restaurant, followed by the prize-giving ceremony at 2 p.m. and by a big party with the JoediBrutto band and DJ Ringo's DJ set at 3.30 p.m.