318 young sailors take to the water for the Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving

As every year, the young Optimist sailors were the first fleet to take to the water and open Barcolana’s racing programme – this year, one day earlier than usual. The regatta is once again part of the Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving circuit and is the fourth event in the series. The circuit will conclude in Malcesine, on Lake Garda, from 23 to 25 October, with the final standings based on the sailors’ best results across the five events in Marsala, Cervia, Capodimonte, Trieste and Malcesine. A fleet of 318 sailors, split between Division A (Juniors) and Division B (Cadets), took to the waters off Bacino Zero in Trieste’s Porto Vecchio for an opening day dominated by the Bora. Strong winds initially forced a short postponement to the start of racing. As soon as conditions allowed, the Juniors were the first fleet to get underway, followed shortly afterwards by the Cadets. With the Bora blowing at around 15–20 knots and stronger gusts, racing got into full swing. As the wind continued to build, however, the Race Committee sent the sailors back ashore.

Three races were completed during the day: two for the Juniors and one for the Cadets.


Provisional Division A standings after two races:

1. Mihael Zobec, JK Olimpic
2. Roman Vyevyenko, Fraglia Vela Riva
3. Carlo Miraglia, Centro Surf Bracciano

Leading female sailor: Beatrice Fornaro, Seaside S.s.d A R.l, seventh overall.

Provisional Division B standings after one race:

1. Maurizio Domenici, GDV LNI Anzio
2. Valerio Pucci, CN Marina Di Carrara
3. Guglielmo Grioni, CV Torbole SCSD

Leading female sailor: Giulia Zanoni, Fraglia Vela Riva, fifth overall.