THE LARGEST SAILING RACE IN THE WORLD
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
Trieste, 1 - 12 October 2025
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Barcolana - News
9.
7.19
Barcolana in città: call open to include an event in the Barcolana calendar
For the second year running, a call will be opened for local businesses to submit their event. The aim is to involve the entire city in the planning of events during the Barcolana festival. Submitted events will be analysed by a technical committee presided by Barcolana Chairman Mitja Gialuz and selected events will be included in the official calendar of Barcolana 51 in città and will be able to use the Barcolana trademark. The deadline for submitting candidatures is 31st July. The form is available online on www.barcolana.it under “Submit your event”.
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7.
7.19
The art project to save the sea “Dalla pARTE del MARE” kicks off.
Thanks to AcegasApsAmga, Hera Group, Herambiente plastic bottles collected at Despar stores from the 7th of July to the 9th of August will be turned into an art installation to be exhibited in Trieste in October, during Barcolana.
The project is part of #UnplasticTrieste- the battle cry of Barcolana51 against plastic in the sea, endorsed by Trieste Town Council and FVG Region.
The project is part of #UnplasticTrieste- the battle cry of Barcolana51 against plastic in the sea, endorsed by Trieste Town Council and FVG Region.
Barcolana - News
2.
7.19
Barcolana 51: the largest sailing race in the world is presented in Munich with TAL Group
Prosecco DOC, illycaffè, Musement and PromoTurismoFVG are event partners Bavaria event is fourth stage of the international road show, following Milan, London and Cowes
Agreement signed with ADAC for favourable conditions for German tourists joining the event
Agreement signed with ADAC for favourable conditions for German tourists joining the event
Barcolana - News
13.
6.19
Barcolana, the largest sailing race in the world is presented in London
Trieste’s regatta twins with the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, joins the Round the Island Race and has a British testimonial, Dee Caffari.
Barcolana 51 poster by Italian illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli revealed.
Barcolana 51 poster by Italian illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli revealed.
Barcolana - News
21.
5.19
North Sails, the new technical partner
SVBG Chairman, Mitja Gialuz, was pleased to announce that North Sails will be Barcolana’s new technical partner this year. “We warmly welcome onboard North Sails - Gialuz said – with whom we will work for the next two years, two great years promoting the sea”. North Sails and Barcolana have signed a partnership contract until 2020 to design the collections of this year’s and next year’s Regatta. Collections will be available to be purchased online on the Barcolana website or from North Sails online store and in selected stores.
Elisa Riva, Marketing Manager North Sails Apparel has stated “We are pleased of this partnership with Barcolana, which emphasizes our shared DNA made of sailing and commitment towards more sustainable oceans. With Barcolana we also share the testimonial - Dee Caffari -, who is North Sails’ Ambassador. We will contribute to the event by raising awareness on plastic pollution, continuing the trend that has featured in many of our latest Seasons and promotional campaigns.”
Elisa Riva, Marketing Manager North Sails Apparel has stated “We are pleased of this partnership with Barcolana, which emphasizes our shared DNA made of sailing and commitment towards more sustainable oceans. With Barcolana we also share the testimonial - Dee Caffari -, who is North Sails’ Ambassador. We will contribute to the event by raising awareness on plastic pollution, continuing the trend that has featured in many of our latest Seasons and promotional campaigns.”
Barcolana - News
21.
5.19
North Sails, the new technical partner
SVBG Chairman, Mitja Gialuz, was pleased to announce that North Sails will be Barcolana’s new technical partner this year. “We warmly welcome onboard North Sails - Gialuz said – with whom we will work for the next two years, two great years promoting the sea”. North Sails and Barcolana have signed a partnership contract until 2020 to design the collections of this year’s and next year’s Regatta. Collections will be available to be purchased online on the Barcolana website or from North Sails online store and in selected stores.
Elisa Riva, Marketing Manager North Sails Apparel has stated “We are pleased of this partnership with Barcolana, which emphasizes our shared DNA made of sailing and commitment towards more sustainable oceans. With Barcolana we also share the testimonial - Dee Caffari -, who is North Sails’ Ambassador. We will contribute to the event by raising awareness on plastic pollution, continuing the trend that has featured in many of our latest Seasons and promotional campaigns.”
Elisa Riva, Marketing Manager North Sails Apparel has stated “We are pleased of this partnership with Barcolana, which emphasizes our shared DNA made of sailing and commitment towards more sustainable oceans. With Barcolana we also share the testimonial - Dee Caffari -, who is North Sails’ Ambassador. We will contribute to the event by raising awareness on plastic pollution, continuing the trend that has featured in many of our latest Seasons and promotional campaigns.”
Barcolana - News
21.
5.19
Registrations now open, limit of 2,700 entries for this edition
The press conference today officially kicked off online registrations on www.barcolana.it. Many novelties were presented, including a cap on entries set to 2,700 boats – for this year.
Here’s what Mr Gialuz had to say: “I don’t know whether entries will be 2000 or 3000 this year, after the record we broke last year. What I do know is that, after years of sharp growth, we need to work on quality and set a limit on the number of participating boats. This decision, which regards this year’s edition, was taken on the recommendation of the Port Authority to ensure efficient organization and allow to ‘absorb’ the large number of participants in 2017 and 2018. In two years only, entries increased by 931 boats, from 1,758 to 2,689, and approximately 5 thousand more people populated the sea. We want everyone to have fun and enjoy the event when they reach our city, when they moor their yachts and when they race, right until the moment they sail back to their own ports. Setting a cap does not mean limiting the event, but working step by step, offering orderly organization, guaranteeing safety and ensuring efficient space management. We no longer aim to break the record, but it is important for ship owners to know right from the start that we are ready to welcome 2,700 boats and their crews. Registrations will work on a first-come, first- served basis. This year’s edition will focus on participants’ satisfaction and fun on land and at sea, it will pivot on
event sustainability in the Gulf and we will endeavour to achieve efficient management of moorings and investments and we will work with local institutions for greater involvement”.
Here’s what Mr Gialuz had to say: “I don’t know whether entries will be 2000 or 3000 this year, after the record we broke last year. What I do know is that, after years of sharp growth, we need to work on quality and set a limit on the number of participating boats. This decision, which regards this year’s edition, was taken on the recommendation of the Port Authority to ensure efficient organization and allow to ‘absorb’ the large number of participants in 2017 and 2018. In two years only, entries increased by 931 boats, from 1,758 to 2,689, and approximately 5 thousand more people populated the sea. We want everyone to have fun and enjoy the event when they reach our city, when they moor their yachts and when they race, right until the moment they sail back to their own ports. Setting a cap does not mean limiting the event, but working step by step, offering orderly organization, guaranteeing safety and ensuring efficient space management. We no longer aim to break the record, but it is important for ship owners to know right from the start that we are ready to welcome 2,700 boats and their crews. Registrations will work on a first-come, first- served basis. This year’s edition will focus on participants’ satisfaction and fun on land and at sea, it will pivot on
event sustainability in the Gulf and we will endeavour to achieve efficient management of moorings and investments and we will work with local institutions for greater involvement”.
Barcolana - News
21.
5.19
The Barcolana Experiences are back with Musement
Following last year’s success with Barcolana50, the partnership with Musement has been confirmed. The tourist platform will offer a range of tourist packages for you to live a unique experience during the Barcolana festival. Follow the race from a motorboat or enjoy a romantic dinner in the Gulf while following Barcolana by Night under a magnificent firework display. These are just some of the Barcolana Experiences Musement will offer, in partnership with Civado. The activities are already available and can be purchased online.
“The commissioned research study carried out by prof. Guerzoni from Bocconi University in Milan – commented Gialuz – has objectively shown that Trieste’s and the region’s tourist sector benefits greatly from Barcolana, more than Barcolana itself. The figures are impressive: over 40 million euros are spent in the region during the event, generating an overall value of more than 70 million euros. Not to mention the impact Barcolana has on promoting the region and the city of Trieste. Our partnership with Musement starts earlier this year because we want to arouse the curiosity of tourists, especially foreign tourists, making Barcolana even more appealing”.
“The commissioned research study carried out by prof. Guerzoni from Bocconi University in Milan – commented Gialuz – has objectively shown that Trieste’s and the region’s tourist sector benefits greatly from Barcolana, more than Barcolana itself. The figures are impressive: over 40 million euros are spent in the region during the event, generating an overall value of more than 70 million euros. Not to mention the impact Barcolana has on promoting the region and the city of Trieste. Our partnership with Musement starts earlier this year because we want to arouse the curiosity of tourists, especially foreign tourists, making Barcolana even more appealing”.
