Trieste, Italy – October 11, 2025 – Excellent visibility, 17 degrees and 11 knots of wind. These were the weather conditions that opened the final day of racing, dedicated exclusively to the Este 24 category, before tomorrow’s Barcolana regatta. The first race of the morning took place from 9:30 a.m. onwards, with the Circolo Velico Lago di Lugano boat once again among the participants
Saturday morning began relatively calmly, on land and at sea. In the streets, between 7 and 8 a.m., the only people seen were people connected in some way to the Barcolana or to maritime activities. The excitement was clearly perceptible, even to those not exactly accustomed to the atmosphere of the sea. Once again, conversations revolved around weather, visibility, and atmospheric conditions.
But the men and women of the sea had already sensed how this day would unfold, knowing that the same favorable conditions as the previous day would most likely be repeated. But unlike yesterday, there was also a new kind of awareness. Those who compete in regattas, along with all those who have anything to do with the sea, knew full well that the wind in the early hours of the morning would be as strong as the previous day, perhaps even slightly stronger. It’s not a gift that nature grants all too often, so everyone seems to be gripped by a secret fear that at any moment the favorable conditions will cease completely. It’s a possibility that must always be kept in mind when dealing with natural elements.
The final regattas
One way or another, these fears proved perfectly well-founded. After allowing the sailors to compete in the first race, the wind suddenly dropped, leaving everyone in anxious anticipation. Many will have recalled what happened two days ago, when the total absence of wind prevented the racing from taking place. This time, however, nature’s greed was not total and irreversible. The wind began to blow again around 1:00 PM, allowing the sailors to compete in the second (and final) race of the day.
Meanwhile, the Barcolana continues on land. Everyone is excited for tomorrow’s main event, but Saturday has come to life with a series of extremely interesting initiatives. Among these, we highlight the special opening of the Lavatoio Museum, the presentation of an artistic installation featuring paper sculptures by Anna Piratti, and cultural tours dedicated to the history of Trieste. Between 6 and 7 pm, the Orfeas Group performed a traditional Greek dance show. The purpose of these initiatives seems to be to remind everyone that the Barcolana isn’t just held at sea, but also in the streets and squares of Trieste. At a certain point, however, attention always returns to the water. And if the next day features the world’s largest regatta, it would still be very difficult to focus on anything other than the sea.
