The Club
The Club

Founded in Genoa in 1879, Yacht Club Italiano is one of the oldest sailing clubs in the Mediterranean. With over 1,000 members, the Club has long been a leading presence in the world of international sailing.

About

Board of Directors

Staff

History

Library

YCI Archive

YCI Heritage

Associate Clubs

Associated Entities

Partners

Payments
Sports Events
Sports Events

Yacht Club Italiano is an organization that hosts sporting events of all kinds and levels, both national and international—ranging from dinghies and Olympic classes to vintage yachts and modern maxis.

IGWC - Optimist

IGWC - ILCA

IGWC - H22, J80, J24, 5.5m S.I.

Genova Sailing Week

The Gentlemen Challenge

Trofeo Porto Carlo Riva

Regate di Primavera

Regata della Gallinara

Trofeo SIAD

LORO PIANA Giraglia

Millevele IREN

Lowrance Fishing Tournament

Coppa Poggi

J70 Members Cup

Sailing in Genoa - Racing at YCI

Sports events 2024
Sailing School
Scuola di Mare

The Beppe Croce Sailing School is the structure through which Yacht Club Italiano, as a CONI–FIV recognized Sports Initiation Center, organizes sailing courses for children from the age of 6, as well as for teenagers and adults.

"Beppe Croce" Sailing School

Children and teenagers courses

Adult courses

Team Building

Guest House

Wingfoil course

Boat license course
Racing Team
Racing Team

The Yacht Club Italiano Racing Team brings together young athletes engaged in a structured and continuous sporting path. Active in the Optimist, ILCA, 420, Windsurf, J/70, and Kitefoil classes, the team takes part in national and international regattas throughout the year. Over time, this training journey has led to numerous qualifications for Italian, European, World, and Olympic Championships.

Optimist

420

ILCA

J70

Kitefoil

Windsurf

YCI at Olympics
News
Media
Media

Documents and materials produced by the Yacht Club Italiano's press and communications office.

Press releases

Media kit
Contacts
ITA

Sport Events

Millevele IREN 2025

On Saturday, September 20th, the Millevele IREN returns, Genoa’s signature sailing event, which continues to attract growing participation and interest, establishing itself as one of the most important appointments on the Genoa International Boat Show calendar.
This event has evolved into a true celebration of sailing and of the local territory, bringing together boats of all types and sizes on the water.
Participants will compete in real time along three distinct coastal routes from Genoa to Punta Chiappa, offering a spectacular show for both sailors and spectators alike.