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

The Fleet

Associate Clubs

Associated Entities

Partners

Payments
Sports Events
Sports Events 2027

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

Sports calendar
Sailing School
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

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.

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
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