On Saturday at 9:00 AM, as the time limit expired, the long offshore race of the Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 officially came to an end.
3 weeks ago
From October 25 to 26, the Coppa Poggi took place in Genoa — a historic regatta organized by the Yacht Club Italiano, now in its 61st edition. A classic event on the FIV calendar, it attracted some of the best young sailors from the ILCA and 420 classes, who competed in the waters off Lido d’Albaro. Two intense days of racing were marked by strong winds and waves on the first day, followed by lighter winds but still choppy seas on the second.
The Race Committee successfully completed five races for all classes, with the final results as follows:
420 Class
Giuseppe Morandini – Alba Ianni (Club Nautico Follonica)
Nicolas Margaria – Edoardo Cavero (Circolo Vele Vernazzolesi ASD)
Edoardo Pastorino – Filippo Beoldo (Circolo Vele Vernazzolesi ASD)
ILCA 7
Gabriel Superina (Yacht Club Monaco)
Elia Belgrano (Circolo Vele Vernazzolesi ASD)
Guido Picciocchi (Circolo Vele Vernazzolesi ASD)
ILCA 6
Lorenzo Sorrenti (Varazze Club Nautico ASD)
Alessandro Boschetti (Yacht Club Italiano ASD)
Giovanni Malfassi (Yacht Club Italiano ASD)
ILCA 4
Leonardo Moscatelli (Yacht Club Italiano ASD)
Lorenzo Redaelli (LNI Santa Margherita Ligure)
Matteo Tonani (LNI Santa Margherita Ligure)
The Coppa Poggi is dedicated to the memory of Mino Poggi, a prominent figure in international sailing from the early 1930s and a passionate member of the Yacht Club Italiano. Together with his brother Enrico, he was among the best Genoese sailors of his time, excelling in the 6 Metre, 8 Metre, and Star classes. He won Olympic gold at the 1936 Kiel Games aboard Italia, marking Italy’s first-ever Olympic sailing victory, and also competed at the 1948 Olympics in the 6 Metre class. Poggi went on to enjoy a long and successful international career, always distinguished by his elegance, technical skill, and love for the sea.
For over sixty years, the Coppa Poggi has honored his legacy and values, becoming a symbol of continuity between generations and a commitment to nurturing young athletes. Once again, the event combined tradition and innovation, reaffirming the Yacht Club Italiano’s dedication to promoting maritime culture.
