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Barcolana 51, 2019
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October 4 – 13, 201910 days · 9 racing days
- Start and finish
- Trieste, UTI Giuliana, Italy
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced, Professionals
- Languages
- English
- Organizer
About the event
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The largest regatta is the legendary Barcolana!
More than fifty years ago, the sailing club Barkola and Grignano (Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano - two districts of Trieste) held the first race, which was attended by 51 boats. In 2017, 2,101 ships sailed on a signal. It was a world record for a simultaneous start: 25 thousand people on the water and 300 thousand spectators on the shore.
The regatta consists of thirteen nautical miles: starts from Barcolana and Miramare, and ends in the heart of Trieste, on the Unity Square of Italy.
Before the race, there is a festival with 300 events and initiatives, including water sports, art, culture, meetings, social events that are addressed not only to enthusiasts and professionals, but also to a wide audience. Thus, the regatta attracts more and more participants and athletes every year.
Offers and pricing
One place in the team
€799per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Paid separately: - Food, food and drinks on board. - Transfers. - Flights. - Visa.
Taking part with your own boat?
Open event: skippers add their own boat and sell its places here. Staff check every offer before visitors see it.
Itinerary
Grand opening of the regatta Regatta for young boaters aged 8 to 15 years. Young yachtsmen on Optimist class yachts open the 10-day Barkolan regatta, which is a very big responsibility. Competitions are no different from "adults" - there is just as much excitement and the will to win. The guys will participate in 6 regattas for two days.
Concerts, meetings, conferences in Barcolana51 Village and in the squares and streets of Trieste.
- Friday
Italian Maritime League Regatta For this regatta inside the regatta it will be interesting to watch all the participants of Barcalona 51. Also on this day you will be able to witness an unforgettable sight - a parade of sails painted by young artists. This is an international project that combines sailing and art. His goal is to raise funds for the charitable foundation of Andrew Simpson, a famous skipper.
- Saturday
Barkolana Classic is a parade regatta of vintage and classic ships. Here you can observe both the large yachts that once plowed the oceans, as well as typical small boats carefully restored by local shipbuilders. This impressive parade of ancient ships will not leave anyone indifferent. Prizes will be awarded not only to the winning crews, but also to the ships that are best restored.
- Sunday
10.30 - start of the Barkolan race 51. This is a unique event for all lovers of the sea and sailing, of which you can become a part! Barcolana is an international sailing regatta with the largest number of participants in the world of sailing ships. Over 2,000 yachts take part in the regatta. You will sail under the traditional Barkolana route, which has already been submitted to thousands of your predecessors. Perhaps this time, luck will be smiling specifically for your crew!
Location
The regatta will take place on a fixed route in the Gulf of Trieste. The regatta is 13 nautical miles. The starting line runs between Barcola and Miramare. The regatta finish is the area of unity of Italy. The Barcolana 51 regatta is an opportunity not only to become part of the history of world sailing, but also to fill your life with vivid impressions.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather.
Clothing:
- windbreaker and pants or shorts;
- shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece);
- adjustable hat/cap;
- gloves.
We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind.
Yachting shoes should be:
- light, with non-slip white outsole;
- with the fixed heel;
- with a tightly closed nose.
During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.