THE LARGEST SAILING RACE IN THE WORLD
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
Barcolana - News02.10.25
The “pop” stories of the regatta from Trieste, Switzerland and Germany
With over 1,200 entries now confirmed, many yachts are sailing not only up the Adriatic but also across the Mediterranean to reach Trieste in time for the regatta. Numerous crews of friends take part, seeing the event as a true celebration of their passion for the sea.
Among the many stories is that of German sailor Christoph Neumann of the Mittelmeer Skipperclub. With his Beneteau Oceanis 323, he is taking part in his eighth Barcolana, again with a mixed crew including his wife: “We’ve had this boat for eight years – we use it both for holidays and for racing the Barcolana. For us, being alone at sea, yet surrounded by the festival, is a truly wonderful thing.”
Another tale comes from Stefano Macor of the Diporto Nautico Sistiana: “I bought Aramis, the Millennium 40 with which I race the Barcolana, just moments before my second daughter was born – I signed the deal with the broker right before entering the delivery room. The hull was abandoned in Porto Cervo, and with a group of friends I sailed her around Italy to bring her to Trieste.”
Stefano races with long-time friends: “We’ve known each other since school. Over time the group has grown, we are all experienced sailors, and the Barcolana gives us the chance to reunite doing what we all love.”
Today we also highlight the story of Roger Mossier from Yacht Club Ascona, Switzerland, who will be racing his new Escape, a 27-foot Seascape, towed from the Alps to Trieste, just as around fifty other lake boats do every year: “I’ve had this boat for two years – I use it for races on Lake Maggiore, and now it’s finally time to take part in the legendary Barcolana: it will be my first edition, and I’ll experience it with a group of friends.”
Roger is an experienced sailor; the challenge closest to his heart is thoroughly British: “I crossed the English Channel on an IMOCA40 as skipper – that was my epic adventure.”
Among the many stories is that of German sailor Christoph Neumann of the Mittelmeer Skipperclub. With his Beneteau Oceanis 323, he is taking part in his eighth Barcolana, again with a mixed crew including his wife: “We’ve had this boat for eight years – we use it both for holidays and for racing the Barcolana. For us, being alone at sea, yet surrounded by the festival, is a truly wonderful thing.”
Another tale comes from Stefano Macor of the Diporto Nautico Sistiana: “I bought Aramis, the Millennium 40 with which I race the Barcolana, just moments before my second daughter was born – I signed the deal with the broker right before entering the delivery room. The hull was abandoned in Porto Cervo, and with a group of friends I sailed her around Italy to bring her to Trieste.”
Stefano races with long-time friends: “We’ve known each other since school. Over time the group has grown, we are all experienced sailors, and the Barcolana gives us the chance to reunite doing what we all love.”
Today we also highlight the story of Roger Mossier from Yacht Club Ascona, Switzerland, who will be racing his new Escape, a 27-foot Seascape, towed from the Alps to Trieste, just as around fifty other lake boats do every year: “I’ve had this boat for two years – I use it for races on Lake Maggiore, and now it’s finally time to take part in the legendary Barcolana: it will be my first edition, and I’ll experience it with a group of friends.”
Roger is an experienced sailor; the challenge closest to his heart is thoroughly British: “I crossed the English Channel on an IMOCA40 as skipper – that was my epic adventure.”
