THE LARGEST SAILING RACE IN THE WORLD
Trieste, 2 - 11 October 2026
Trieste, 2 - 11 October 2026
Barcolana - News02.10.26
Barcolana58 presented by Generali, flag-raising ceremony at SVBG marks the start of the 58th edition
In keeping with tradition, the flag-raising ceremony at the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano officially opened Barcolana58 presented by Generali. Held at noon on the Barcola waterfront and dedicated to the members of the organising yacht club, the ceremony featured Vecia Trieste and the performance of three anthems – the Italian National Anthem, the Ode to Joy and the Anthem of Trieste – once again marking the start of Barcolana. More than 1,000 people are involved in organising over 500 events across Friuli Venezia Giulia.
“At the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, we officially launched the 58th edition of Barcolana with the Italian National Anthem, the Ode to Joy and the Anthem of Trieste,” said Mitja Gialuz, President of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano. “It was a very well-attended and emotional ceremony, marking the beginning of ten days during which Trieste and the surrounding region will fully embrace Barcolana. We are starting with strong participation in Barcolana SUP, Barcolana Young and Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda, while entries for the Coppa d’Autunno continue to grow. Our entire organisational team is ready, with a huge number of people involved. My thanks go to the volunteers, the members of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano and everyone whose work and passion will make this edition possible. Barcolana was born from sailing, but it continues to grow thanks to the involvement of an ever-wider community. Now the invitation is to join us and experience Barcolana58 presented by Generali together.”
PARALLEL FLOWS
In Trieste’s Borgo Teresiano district, the exhibition Parallel Flows / Flussi paralleli by SERSE – the artist behind the Barcolana58 poster – and Jingge Dong was open to visitors from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at MLZ Art Dep, via Roma 15.
Moving beyond the idea of opposition, SERSE’s contemplative research and Jingge Dong’s exploration of representation between East and West create a new space for visual dialogue between cultures.
OPENING OF THE BATHYSCAPHE TRIESTE SECTION AT THE DE HENRIQUEZ MUSEUM
At 7:00 pm, in the presence of the Mayor of Trieste, Roberto Dipiazza, the Museo di guerra per la pace “Diego de Henriquez” (via dei Tominz 4, Trieste) is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of its new section dedicated to the Bathyscaphe Trieste.
The opening represents the final stage of a major project led by the Municipality of Trieste’s Councillor for Culture, Giorgio Rossi, who passed away during the summer. Barcolana57 had played a leading role in the project, with the bathyscaphe temporarily displayed in Piazza dell’Unità.
Starting tomorrow, Saturday, 3 October, the new section will be open to visitors during the museum’s regular opening hours with an admission ticket.
ENTRIES REACH 1,300 BOATS
Entries for the main Barcolana58 presented by Generali regatta have now reached 1,300 boats. The world’s largest sailing race is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October.
“At the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, we officially launched the 58th edition of Barcolana with the Italian National Anthem, the Ode to Joy and the Anthem of Trieste,” said Mitja Gialuz, President of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano. “It was a very well-attended and emotional ceremony, marking the beginning of ten days during which Trieste and the surrounding region will fully embrace Barcolana. We are starting with strong participation in Barcolana SUP, Barcolana Young and Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda, while entries for the Coppa d’Autunno continue to grow. Our entire organisational team is ready, with a huge number of people involved. My thanks go to the volunteers, the members of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano and everyone whose work and passion will make this edition possible. Barcolana was born from sailing, but it continues to grow thanks to the involvement of an ever-wider community. Now the invitation is to join us and experience Barcolana58 presented by Generali together.”
PARALLEL FLOWS
In Trieste’s Borgo Teresiano district, the exhibition Parallel Flows / Flussi paralleli by SERSE – the artist behind the Barcolana58 poster – and Jingge Dong was open to visitors from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at MLZ Art Dep, via Roma 15.
Moving beyond the idea of opposition, SERSE’s contemplative research and Jingge Dong’s exploration of representation between East and West create a new space for visual dialogue between cultures.
OPENING OF THE BATHYSCAPHE TRIESTE SECTION AT THE DE HENRIQUEZ MUSEUM
At 7:00 pm, in the presence of the Mayor of Trieste, Roberto Dipiazza, the Museo di guerra per la pace “Diego de Henriquez” (via dei Tominz 4, Trieste) is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of its new section dedicated to the Bathyscaphe Trieste.
The opening represents the final stage of a major project led by the Municipality of Trieste’s Councillor for Culture, Giorgio Rossi, who passed away during the summer. Barcolana57 had played a leading role in the project, with the bathyscaphe temporarily displayed in Piazza dell’Unità.
Starting tomorrow, Saturday, 3 October, the new section will be open to visitors during the museum’s regular opening hours with an admission ticket.
ENTRIES REACH 1,300 BOATS
Entries for the main Barcolana58 presented by Generali regatta have now reached 1,300 boats. The world’s largest sailing race is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October.
