Barcolana Regionale by Night Cup: results from the races in the San Giusto Basin
by Barcolana 10 Oct 22:07 BST
2-11 October 2026
Barcolana Regionale by Night Cup 2026 © Barcolana / Studio Borlenghi
The Barcolana Regionale By Night Cup concluded this evening, bringing one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the eve of the Autumn Cup to a close.
The Melges 24, Meteor and UFO 28 classes raced in the San Giusto Basin, just metres from the waterfront and Molo Audace.
In the Melges 24 class, victory went to Essetivi of Società Triestina della Vela, ahead of Never 2 Late, owned by Enrico Michel (SVOC), and Strambapapà, owned by Giovanna Micol (SNPJ - SVBG). Pac-Man, owned by David Slama (JK Skipper Maribor), finished fourth, followed by Flyca, owned by Giulio Tarabocchia (YCA).
In the Meteor class, Malandrina, helmed by Marco Sacchi, took first place ahead of Bloody Mary, helmed by Margherita Mesini, and Pekoranera Ensto, helmed by Davide Sampiero. Paint it black!, helmed by Anna Zerial, finished fourth, followed by WhiteWave, helmed by Mauro Cantone. The race also saw several crews return to the water after competing in the Italian Meteor Championship, which concluded yesterday in Grignano.
In the UFO 28 class, Don Chisciotte, owned by Paolo Tomasi (SVBG), claimed victory ahead of Bandito, owned by Federica Tuniz (SVOC), and Gueo - Ugo Drugo Sailing Team, owned by Roberto Nobile (Sistiana 89). Redrum, owned by Ugo Palmieri (SVBG), finished fourth, followed by Goofy per Alicanto, owned by Pietro and Marco Perelli (SVBG).
The races brought the sporting programme on the eve of Barcolana to a close, setting the stage for the great fleet of Barcolana58 presented by Generali, which will gather on the starting line of the Autumn Cup tomorrow at 10:30.