THE LARGEST SAILING RACE IN THE WORLD
Trieste, 2 - 11 October 2026
Trieste, 2 - 11 October 2026
Barcolana - News04.10.26
Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda - Trofeo Luca Giustolisi, a great celebrations at sea with Paltrinieri: 410 swimmers off Piazza UnitÃ
Barcolana58 presented by Generali enjoyed an action-packed Sunday of sport across several locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia. In Trieste, off Piazza Unità, 410 swimmers took to the waters of the Gulf for Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda alongside ambassador Gregorio Paltrinieri. Also in Trieste, Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving concluded with the prize-giving ceremony, while Barcolana Lake Up came to a close at Lago dei Tre Comuni. Meanwhile, with one week to go until the regatta, 1,364 boats are now registered for Barcolana58 presented by Generali on 11 October.
BARCOLANA NUOTA POWERED BY HONDA (TROFEO LUCA GIUSTOLISI) – On a day that felt like summer, the great celebration of the 12th Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda broke all previous participation records, with 410 swimmers on the starting line and a large crowd watching the race. Among the high-profile participants were Gregorio Paltrinieri and Barbara Pozzobon, who started with a 100-metre handicap behind the main group to underline the sporting spirit of an event that, year after year, attracts growing numbers of enthusiasts and athletes from across Italy.
Within just a few minutes, Paltrinieri and Pozzobon had caught up with the group, who were swimming a one-nautical-mile course (approximately 1,850 metres) off Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia, cheered on by spectators lining the Rive and Molo Audace.
The final hundred metres produced a head-to-head battle between Gregorio Paltrinieri and Ivan Sartor. The young champion from Montebelluna, competing in his first Barcolana Nuota, moved into the lead just metres from the finish, touching the timing board after 16 minutes and 53 seconds. The first woman overall was Italy’s Giulia Salin, who also won in 2024, followed by Barbara Pozzobon, who in 2017 finished as the first woman and second overall. The rankings, available on the Barcolana website, cover all categories, reflecting the true spirit of Barcolana: an event that brings great champions and enthusiasts together in the water.
“It was an exciting race,” said Ivan Sartor. “I come from Montebelluna and this is the first time I have taken part in this event. I put a lot into it because I loved the idea of winning in such a beautiful setting, in front of such a large crowd and alongside so many champions.”
“Another exceptional edition,” commented SVBG President Mitja Gialuz, who, as every year, greets all participants as they enter the water and again at the finish. “Here we find the same philosophy as Barcolana: seeing great champions happy and enthusiastic to take to the water alongside all the enthusiasts, creating a unique celebration.”
“A great celebration and a way to promote our sport and make it increasingly popular,” commented Sigrid Deriz, CEO of Triestina Nuoto Samer & Co. Shipping, which organises the event together with Barcolana. “This is an event that grows every year, helped by the great champions who promote it, but above all by the passion of so many amateur swimmers who see swimming as part of their life experience, not simply as a sport.”
BARCOLANA NUOTA POWERED BY HONDA (TROFEO LUCA GIUSTOLISI) – On a day that felt like summer, the great celebration of the 12th Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda broke all previous participation records, with 410 swimmers on the starting line and a large crowd watching the race. Among the high-profile participants were Gregorio Paltrinieri and Barbara Pozzobon, who started with a 100-metre handicap behind the main group to underline the sporting spirit of an event that, year after year, attracts growing numbers of enthusiasts and athletes from across Italy.
Within just a few minutes, Paltrinieri and Pozzobon had caught up with the group, who were swimming a one-nautical-mile course (approximately 1,850 metres) off Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia, cheered on by spectators lining the Rive and Molo Audace.
The final hundred metres produced a head-to-head battle between Gregorio Paltrinieri and Ivan Sartor. The young champion from Montebelluna, competing in his first Barcolana Nuota, moved into the lead just metres from the finish, touching the timing board after 16 minutes and 53 seconds. The first woman overall was Italy’s Giulia Salin, who also won in 2024, followed by Barbara Pozzobon, who in 2017 finished as the first woman and second overall. The rankings, available on the Barcolana website, cover all categories, reflecting the true spirit of Barcolana: an event that brings great champions and enthusiasts together in the water.
“It was an exciting race,” said Ivan Sartor. “I come from Montebelluna and this is the first time I have taken part in this event. I put a lot into it because I loved the idea of winning in such a beautiful setting, in front of such a large crowd and alongside so many champions.”
“Another exceptional edition,” commented SVBG President Mitja Gialuz, who, as every year, greets all participants as they enter the water and again at the finish. “Here we find the same philosophy as Barcolana: seeing great champions happy and enthusiastic to take to the water alongside all the enthusiasts, creating a unique celebration.”
“A great celebration and a way to promote our sport and make it increasingly popular,” commented Sigrid Deriz, CEO of Triestina Nuoto Samer & Co. Shipping, which organises the event together with Barcolana. “This is an event that grows every year, helped by the great champions who promote it, but above all by the passion of so many amateur swimmers who see swimming as part of their life experience, not simply as a sport.”
