Barcolana57 presented by Generali officially inaugurated with the flag-raising ceremony

With the traditional flag-raising ceremony, the 57th edition of the Barcolana officially opened today at noon: a widespread calendar of events to be enjoyed not only in Trieste, but across the whole region. After Aquileia, which took centre stage this afternoon, Barcolana will also bring initiatives to Grado, Lignano and Lake of the Three Municipalities (involving Cavazzo, Bordano and Trasaghis).
While Friuli Venezia Giulia is alive with activities, Trieste is celebrating the record number of entries for the Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda – Luca Giustolisi Trophy: with ambassador Gregorio Paltrinieri expected on Sunday morning, as many as 452 swimmers have registered for the open-water race, setting a historic record for the event.

“The flag-raising moment is for us the most intimate and meaningful of the Barcolana,” stated Mitja Gialuz, President of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano. “It is an opportunity for the Barcola community to gather in the very place where everything began 57 years ago, where the regatta grew thanks to the work of many leaders and volunteers who came before me. The spirit that guided them – that of creating a regatta open to all – remains at the heart of our commitment and our passion today. I wish to warmly thank all the Barcola and Grignano leaders, members and volunteers who, over the years, have carried the SVBG burgee to regatta courses worldwide and helped make our event what it is today.”