Barcolana 2025: experience the most beautiful regatta with me!

Italy:

Venice and the Gulf of Trieste

Duration:

4 days - 4 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

October

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Venice

What's included

Cancellation policy

Organised by:

Gianni F.

Member since 2015 -

Private

Italian

This experience, in a nutshell

A spectacular experience: participating in the largest regatta in the world, in terms of number of participants and quality of boats and crews.

The Barcolana was founded in 1969 with just about fifty boats and today it has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most crowded regatta in the world, with thousands of boats and sailors of all levels, from professionals to simple enthusiasts. We will experience the magic of a regatta with a unique start of over 2000 boats!

The Barcolana is one of the most famous sailing events in the world: a great festival of the sea that involves Trieste and its waters with appointments both at sea and on land. We will not take to the water with the competitive spirit of those who "have the knife between their teeth", but with the enthusiasm of being able to say: "I participated in the most spectacular regatta in the world".

No specific racing experience is required: the boat is safe and seaworthy, also suitable for facing the possible Bora of Trieste, the wind famous for its intensity, always in maximum safety.

To take part in the maneuvers, the FIV card is mandatory; A personal accident policy is also recommended. During the regatta it will be necessary to wear an inflatable car jacket.

PLEASE NOTE: during the day of Sunday, on the occasion of participation in the regatta, and in compliance with the maximum number of people who can get on board as capacity, other guests will also participate in the regatta only on the day.

€450

Per person

What's included

Cancellation policy

€450

4 days - 4 nights

Italy: 4 days - 4 nights

Venice and the Gulf of Trieste

What's included

Cancellation policy

€450

Boat & Classes of Service

Cantiere del Pardo Grand Soleil 46 - 1988

Type

Sailboat

Length

13.99 m.

Toilets

Cabins

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Venice.

Check-in: 8:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

Venice.

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Our itinerary

Program of the experience

Friday morning: departure from Venice with route to Trieste, arrival expected in the late afternoon/evening.

Saturday: out to sea for a race and assignment of roles on board, so as to prepare for the regatta.

Sunday morning: departure of the Barcolana, the regatta ends by 4 pm.

Sunday evening (about 6 pm): departure from Trieste for the return to Venice, with arrival scheduled for Monday morning.

For those who wish, it is possible to embark and disembark directly in Trieste, without making the route to and from Venice.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

Our itinerary

Program of the experience

Friday morning: departure from Venice with route to Trieste, arrival expected in the late afternoon/evening.

Saturday: out to sea for a race and assignment of roles on board, so as to prepare for the regatta.

Sunday morning: departure of the Barcolana, the regatta ends by 4 pm.

Sunday evening (about 6 pm): departure from Trieste for the return to Venice, with arrival scheduled for Monday morning.

For those who wish, it is possible to embark and disembark directly in Trieste, without making the route to and from Venice.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

Final cleaning

Tender and outboard

Onboard staff

Skipper

Other services

Trainer

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€80 - €200 Per person

The cost of participating in the regatta will also be managed through a common fund (approximately €55 per person).

Galley

Food for the skipper

Alcoholic drinks

Mooring fees

Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

Fuel (boat/tender)

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

Bedding kit

Towels kit

Meals/drinks consumed ashore

The organiser reviews

Organised by:

Gianni F.

Member since 2015 -

Private

Italian

3.7/5

out of

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

Barcolana 2025: experience the most beautiful regatta with me!

10/14/2025

Gabriele I.

Italy

Very good Gianni

Fire, sea and land in the Aeolian Islands with hostess

08/26/2025

Manuela M.

Italy

Unforgettable week! Beautiful places and weather. The islands were one discovery after another, thanks also to the experience of Gianni and Giovanna in taking us to the most beautiful streets in the most spectacular moments (a unique emotion to witness the sciara del fuoco of Stromboli. All the advice on clubs or what not to miss of the islands is also excellent. Life on board has always been a great mediation, inevitable between strangers in such a confined environment, but Gianni and Giovanna have always known how to mediate and always keep us safe. Laughter out loud and endless aperitifs thanks also to a crew that smoothly returned to the kitchen. At my third experience of this kind and with some neophyte travel companions we all managed to have a week of intense vacation following the personal predispositions of everyone, between adventure and relaxation. Personally, the icing on the cake was the final day made of pure sailing, in which we were able to help the navigation and really enjoy the sea! The choice of the port of departure and arrival is really excellent which allows you to be reached easily and without too many changes of means, A big hug to the legendary Captain Gianni and the sweet Giovanna. your "Valentì"

Fire, sea and land in the Aeolian Islands with hostess

08/23/2025

Paolo B.

Italy

Seeing the Aeolian Islands from the sea, guided by an experienced skipper and an attentive hostess allowed us to visit the most interesting places of these islands. We enjoyed good food on board being able to taste fresh tuna expertly cooked by the skipper, an amazing pasta with shrimps purchased from local fishermen, Some maneuvers with the sails also entertained us during the transfers, even if the little wind available did not allow us to really realize the strength of the wind and the sea: fortunately! The good company, the attention to every single person on board and the good understanding between the whole crew as well as living an interesting exchange of experiences allowed us to to live an unforgettable experience.

Fire, sea and land in the Aeolian Islands with hostess

08/22/2025

Francesca D.

Italy

It was not just a holiday, it was a week in which we found new friends. A beautiful atmosphere was immediately created among all the participants, especially thanks to the amazing Gianni and Giovanna. Gianni is very competent and has always put our safety first, while trying to save us something whenever possible. He then made the navigations pleasant moments of sharing with his stories. Giovanna pampered us in every way with her availability and sweetness. Both, made us feel at home from the moment we got on the boat. It was an experience to be repeated absolutely and I am sure there will be others in their company! Thanks for everything