THE LARGEST SAILING RACE IN THE WORLD
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
Barcolana - News11.10.25
1,865 boats to start in Barcolana57
the highest number of entries since 2019. Many champions on the start line, including the unexpected Dean Barker on a rc44.
On a sunny day, Trieste welcomed, with a magnificent crowd and atmosphere, the last crews arriving in the city for Barcolana57. At 7 p.m. registrations closed in Barcola, and tomorrow’s regatta will feature 1,865 boats, a number not reached since 2019. The surprise of the day was the entry of New Zealand champion Dean Barker, who will race aboard Marino Quaiat’s RC44 Tangaroa, joining the many great sailors who will animate the regatta.
The eve of the Autumn Cup once again confirmed itself as the day when Trieste symbolically embraces the sea. Tens of thousands of people filled the Barcolana Village and city streets: curious onlookers, enthusiasts, sailors, and tourists peacefully invaded the Rive and the city, admiring the large yachts moored in the San Giusto Basin, strolling through Piazza Unità, and fully enjoying the Barcolana experience. Among stands, events, and music, this year’s edition also involves Cavana, which has returned to being a real “village” thanks to a project that takes Barcolana beyond the waterfront, into the heart of the city. Streets and squares come alive with music, exhibitions, shows, workshops, and installations, while shops, cafés, and restaurants welcome visitors and locals in a unique atmosphere. At the center of the village, the Barcolana Shop serves as a hub dedicated to the regatta, its history, and the neighborhood’s excellence. Between tradition and innovation, Borgo Cavana is an integral part of the Barcolana Village, telling the story of a regatta that is also about culture, community, and celebration.
“The numbers at sea represent a post-pandemic record, clearly on the rise,” said Mitja Gialuz, President of the SVBG. “It’s the result of a journey that in the last ten days has involved thousands and thousands of athletes. Tomorrow there will be more than 15,000 people aboard sailing boats. On land, this Barcolana is surpassing even the 50th edition, with participation far beyond expectations. Not just the Rive anymore, but Piazza Unità, Borgo Cavana, Piazza della Borsa, Porto Vecchio, Altura, Roiano, Opicina – a Barcolana that embraces the whole city. Yesterday evening and throughout today we’ve seen incredible participation.”
One of this year’s innovations is the program of activities in Borgo Cavana.
“The results of Borgo Cavana,” Gialuz added, “are very positive both for the enhancement of spaces and for the music project, which can naturally grow further. It’s an excellent ‘edition zero’ that could serve as a prototype to expand into other parts of the city. Moreover, the Village of Legality in Piazza della Borsa is doing very well: a first for a major event, a space dedicated to the theme of safety and respect for rules — particularly road safety — to educate the young and not only them on the importance of respecting the rules.”
Finally, looking ahead to tomorrow, the day of the 57th Autumn Cup, Gialuz concluded: “Tomorrow I want everyone to have fun in complete safety, paying special attention to the use of lifejackets for children and minors, and to the safety of your crews. Have fun and enjoy Barcolana!”
The start signal for Barcolana57 will be fired at 10:30 a.m., with forecasts of light winds: Bora at the start, then a clear shift westward that will mix things up and highlight the tacticians’ skill.
The eve of the Autumn Cup once again confirmed itself as the day when Trieste symbolically embraces the sea. Tens of thousands of people filled the Barcolana Village and city streets: curious onlookers, enthusiasts, sailors, and tourists peacefully invaded the Rive and the city, admiring the large yachts moored in the San Giusto Basin, strolling through Piazza Unità, and fully enjoying the Barcolana experience. Among stands, events, and music, this year’s edition also involves Cavana, which has returned to being a real “village” thanks to a project that takes Barcolana beyond the waterfront, into the heart of the city. Streets and squares come alive with music, exhibitions, shows, workshops, and installations, while shops, cafés, and restaurants welcome visitors and locals in a unique atmosphere. At the center of the village, the Barcolana Shop serves as a hub dedicated to the regatta, its history, and the neighborhood’s excellence. Between tradition and innovation, Borgo Cavana is an integral part of the Barcolana Village, telling the story of a regatta that is also about culture, community, and celebration.
“The numbers at sea represent a post-pandemic record, clearly on the rise,” said Mitja Gialuz, President of the SVBG. “It’s the result of a journey that in the last ten days has involved thousands and thousands of athletes. Tomorrow there will be more than 15,000 people aboard sailing boats. On land, this Barcolana is surpassing even the 50th edition, with participation far beyond expectations. Not just the Rive anymore, but Piazza Unità, Borgo Cavana, Piazza della Borsa, Porto Vecchio, Altura, Roiano, Opicina – a Barcolana that embraces the whole city. Yesterday evening and throughout today we’ve seen incredible participation.”
One of this year’s innovations is the program of activities in Borgo Cavana.
“The results of Borgo Cavana,” Gialuz added, “are very positive both for the enhancement of spaces and for the music project, which can naturally grow further. It’s an excellent ‘edition zero’ that could serve as a prototype to expand into other parts of the city. Moreover, the Village of Legality in Piazza della Borsa is doing very well: a first for a major event, a space dedicated to the theme of safety and respect for rules — particularly road safety — to educate the young and not only them on the importance of respecting the rules.”
Finally, looking ahead to tomorrow, the day of the 57th Autumn Cup, Gialuz concluded: “Tomorrow I want everyone to have fun in complete safety, paying special attention to the use of lifejackets for children and minors, and to the safety of your crews. Have fun and enjoy Barcolana!”
The start signal for Barcolana57 will be fired at 10:30 a.m., with forecasts of light winds: Bora at the start, then a clear shift westward that will mix things up and highlight the tacticians’ skill.
