5 reasons why you absolutely cannot miss the Barcolana 2024
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For lovers of the sea and sailing, there is one unmissable event that warms hearts and ignites passion: the Trieste Barcolana. Every year, on the second Sunday in October, the Gulf of Trieste becomes the stage for one of the most exciting regattas in the world. It is an experience that goes far beyond the competition, turning into a great celebration that involves the whole city and attracts sailors and enthusiasts from every corner of the planet. Someone said that one cannot consider himself a “complete” sailor if he has never taken part in the Barcolana.
Here, then, are the…
5 reasons why you should attend the big Barcolana party in Trieste Oct. 4-13
- To be enchanted by the timeless charm of the Ladies of the Sea – Barcolana Classic trophy SIAD
The Ladies of the Sea, from large vintage yachts to small handcrafted jewels, return to ply the waters, offering a breathtaking spectacle.
An unmissable event for those who love sailing, tradition and nautical design.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Where: St. Just Basin
- To sit at sunset at the head of the Molo Audace while sipping an aperitif and watching the Barcolana eve races up close – Barcolana by Night
Imagine sipping an aperitif, sitting at the head of the Molo Audace, as the sun goes down and the city lights come on.
In front of you, in Bacino San Giusto the ancient “feud” between the crews of the one-design Ufo 28, Meteor and Melges 24 classes reopens: it’s Barcolana by Night, a regatta that becomes a spectacle for thousands of people crowded along the piers on the eve of the Barcolana. When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. Where: San Giusto Basin
To see the big (in every sense of the word!) favorites warming the sails competing in Portopiccolo – Barcolana Maxi Trophy Portopiccolo
In the beautiful Portopiccolo Bay, maxi yachts prepare for the final challenge.
Three days of spectacular racing preceding the Barcolana, during which the favorites measure themselves on the official course.
A unique opportunity to see up close the great champions in action and speculate on who will be the winner of the Barcolana. When: Wednesday, October 9 to Friday, October 11 Where: Portopiccolo, Sistiana Bay Registration: https://iscrizioni.barcolana.it/sideregatta/BMaxiRegister
- To admire some of the most beautiful boats made in Friuli Venezia Giulia gathered in the Gulf of Trieste to celebrate 50 years of Solaris Yachts – Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup
It is the big news of the 56th edition: the Solaris Adriatic Cup.
The historic Aquileia shipyard, Solaris Yachts, has chosen the Barcolana to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding.
On Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11, the Solaris fleet will populate the Gulf of Trieste and on Sunday, Oct. 13, take part in the world’s largest regatta. When: Thursday, October 10 to Friday, October 11 Where: Portopiccolo, Sistiana Bay Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA98cA-1d5j4ALbNLatBme6cFJCM6jwNBdxz1rrVXu2QwNFg/viewform
- To enjoy the unique spectacle of nearly 2,000 boats in the Gulf of Trieste departing in unison with the iconic 10:30 a.m. cannon shot on the second Sunday in October
For all sea and sailing enthusiasts, the international sailing regatta with the largest number of registered boats in the world, awaits you on Sunday, Oct. 13, preceded by nine days of festivities on land and at sea. Nearly two thousand boats will be at the start, brought by helmsmen who enliven the world sailing circuits, by racers out of passion, by cruisers, all bewitched by an event in which every lover of the sea, at least once, must participate.
When: Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Where: From the starting line positioned between Barcola and Miramare to Piazza Unità, in the heart of Trieste Registration : https://iscrizioni.barcolana.it/
- Read more: https://www.barcolana.it/
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