Today, thousands of boats cross one start line in Trieste. The whole city comes out to watch.
The Barcolana
Every second Sunday of October in the Gulf of Trieste. Today is the 58th edition, starting at 10:30 between Barcola and Miramare.
2,689 boats
Founded in 1969 with 51 boats. In 2018 it set the Guinness record as the largest sailing race in the world.
Deep Blue, 2022
With Wendy Schmidt at the helm, the first woman and the first American ever to win the Barcolana.
One nautical thing
Trieste doesn't dress like a boat. One stripe, one good bag, city shoes. A tailored jacket when the wind turns.
From Maria's edit
One stripe is enough. Then watch the boats.