The Club
The Club

Founded in Genoa in 1879, Yacht Club Italiano is one of the oldest sailing clubs in the Mediterranean. With over 1,100 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

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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

Circuito Italiano Long Distance

Selezione Interzonale Optimist

Genova Sailing Week

Trofeo Porto Carlo Riva

The Gentlemen Challenge

Regate di Primavera Portofino

Regata della Gallinara

Trofeo SIAD

Loro Piana Giraglia

J/70 Member's Cup - Summer

Millevele IREN

Lowrance Trophy

Coppa Poggi

J/70 Member's Cup

Sailing in Genoa - Racing at YCI

Sports Events 2025
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
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

Wing Foil

Windsurf

YCI at Olympics
CSR
Corporate Social Responsibility

The social responsibility of Yacht Club Italiano, in practical terms, consists in adopting practices and behaviours consistent with the social and environmental objectives of its reference context.

Ethics and social responsibility

Environmental sustainability

Charitable initiatives

Educazione giovanile
News
Media
Media

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

Press releases

Media kit
Contacts
Members' Area
ITA

Sport Events

The Gentlemen Challenge 2026

17 – 19 April 2026

The Gentlemen Challenge is an exclusive regatta organized in collaboration with the Società del Casino, reserved by invitation to clubs belonging to the UCI – Unione dei Circoli Italiani.

The event takes place aboard the Club’s J/70 boats, with crews made up of representatives from the participating clubs, in a setting that blends sport, elegance, and a strong sense of belonging.

The regatta’s format is designed to encourage connections among Italy’s historic yacht clubs, promoting fair play, friendship, and a shared passion for the sea — all within a relaxed yet competitive atmosphere.

Schedule

Friday 04/17
09:30	Race Briefing
11:00	First warning signal
18:00	Cocktail
Saturday 04/18
09:30	Race Briefing
11:00	First warning signal
Sunday 04/19
09:30	Race Briefing
11:00	First warning signal
16:00	Limit for the last warning signal, followed by the prize giving ceremony.