Centomiglia del Garda number 75 (September 6-7). It will be unmissable and we explain why

The Centomiglia del Garda, the longest-running offshore regatta on inland waters, is preparing to celebrate its 75th edition on Sept. 6 and 7, 2025, with a revamped format and a determined look to the future.

The Centomiglia del Garda, what’s new

Organized by Circolo Vela Gargnano since 1951, the Centomiglia is evolving while keeping its pioneering soul intact. This year’s big news concerns the adoption of the ORC compensation rule to decree the overall winner: a historic change that makes the regatta even more inclusive and technical, rewarding skill and strategy in addition to boat speed alone.

The Torbole buoy also returns, bringing the Centomiglia back to once again touch all three shores of Lake Garda – Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino – and strengthening the link with the entire territory that made it famous.

The regatta format remains over two days: Saturday, September 6 with the Gargnano Trophy and Sunday, September 7 with the Gorla Trophy. The sum of the results will determine the winner of the Bettoni Trophy and thus the 75th Centomiglia del Garda.

A Centomiglia that, while celebrating 75 years of history, looks ahead with determination, keeping alive the passion for offshore sailing and the strong sense of belonging to the Garda sailing community.

The routes and classes of the 75th Centomiglia del Garda

Francesco Capuccini, President Circolo Vela Gargnano: “The Centomiglia is a heritage of all Garda sailors and beyond. Our goal is to ensure a regatta in which anyone can aspire to victory, regardless of the boat, thanks to the ORC system. This year the Centomiglia will still be run over two days, but in the coming years we will work to introduce more innovations that will make the competition even more exciting and inclusive. We also want to strengthen the link with all the shores of the lake and its sailing tradition, which is why we have decided to reinstate the Torbole buoy and create an overall ORC ranking that will award the overall winner of the Centomiglia by adding up the results of the Gorla Trophy and the Gargnano Trophy. We are also introducing the Double Handed ranking, as in the great international classics, to provide an opportunity for reduced crews to challenge.

We are also considering the Cento People project, an initiative aimed at involving an even wider audience. The changes we are introducing are the result of a clear vision: the Centomiglia must be a regatta that anyone can win, not just a race between the fastest boats, and it must remain an event that represents all of Lake Garda and its sailing community. The changes introduced are just the beginning of a path of renewal that will accompany the Centomiglia in the coming years, keeping alive the spirit that has made it famous.” – concludes Francesco Capuccini, president of Circolo Vela Gargnano.

Elena Giolai

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* Beppe Croce, was one of the most influential figures in the history of Italian and international sailing: in 1964 he won a memorable edition of the Centomiglia aboard Manuela VI (5.5 S.I.), in such adverse weather conditions that only three boats out of fifty managed to complete the race. Croce was not only a great sailor, but also an institutional player in world sailing, leading the Italian Sailing Federation and the International Sailing Federation: we told you his story here.