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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.

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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.

International Genoa Winter Contest

Coppa Poggi

I° Coppa Italia 420

PWA World Challenger

Genova Sailing Week

Trofeo Porto Carlo Riva

The Gentlemen Challenge

Regate di Primavera Portofino

Trofeo SIAD

Loro Piana Giraglia

J70 Members Cup - Summer

Millevele IREN

One Hour

Lowrance Trophy

J70 Members Cup

Sailing in Genoa - Racing at YCI

Sports Events 2026
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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.

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ILCA

J70

Kitefoil

Wing Foil

Windsurf

YCI at Olympics
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Yacht Club Italiano promotes a culture of social responsibility through concrete initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, inclusion, and the enhancement of the local community. A daily commitment reflected in practices and behaviours aligned with the social and environmental values of the context in which the Club operates.

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SPORTS EVENTS

Sport events 2026

Every year, the Yacht Club Italiano organizes numerous sporting events.

Sport events in 2026

International Genoa Winter Contest - Optimist

Date: 30 January 2026 Class: Optimist Place: Genova

International Genoa Winter Contest - ILCA

Date: 21 February 2026 Class: ILCA 7 - ILCA 6 - ILCA 4 Place: Genova

Circuito Italiano Long Distance

Date: 7 March 2026 Class: Windsurf - Fin / Foil Place: Genova, Voltri

Selezione Interzonale Optimist

Date: 20 March 2026 Class: Optimist Place: Genova

Genova Sailing Week

Date: 27 March 2026 Class: ORC - One Design Place: Genova

Trofeo Porto Carlo Riva

Date: 11 April 2026 Place: Genova - Rapallo

The Gentlemen Challenge

Date: 17 April 2026 Class: J70 Place: Genova

Regate di Primavera Portofino

Date: 30 April 2026 Class: IRC - Maxi Place: Portofino

Regata della Gallinara

Date: 16 May 2026 Class: IRC - ORC - Open Class Place: Genova - Alassio

Trofeo SIAD Bombola D'Oro - Coppa Roberto Sestini

Date: 22 May 2026 Class: Dinghy 12p Place: Portofino - Santa Margherita

Loro Piana Giraglia

Date: 13 June 2026 Class: IRC - ORC Place: Saint-Tropez - Genova

J/70 Member's Cup - Summer Edition

Date: 4 July 2026 Class: J/70 Place: Portofino

Millevele IREN

Date: 12 September 2026 Class: Open Place: Genova

Coppa Italia GP - Wing Foil

Date: 19 September 2026 Class: Wing Foil Place: Tramontana Voltri Surf

Lowrance Trophy - Fishing Tournament

Date: 10 October 2026 Class: Offshore/Inshore Fishing Place: Genova

62° Coppa Poggi

Date: 24 October 2026 Class: 420 - ILCA 7 - ILCA 6 - ILCA 4 Place: Genova

J/70 Member's Cup

Date: 7 November 2026 Class: J/70 Place: Genova

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Phone +39 (0)10 25 33 81 - info@yci.it

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