The Barcolana number 58 ended with the victory of Arca SGR, the maxi yacht of the Fast and Furio Sailing Team led by Furio Benussi, who won the Autumn Cup for the fourth consecutive time. The regatta, held in Trieste, has seen the participation of more than 1800 boats, confirming the greater affluence of the event. The victory of Arca SGR, which crossed the finish line in 1h 05m 09s, strengthened its position as one of the protagonists of the Italian high sail.
The victory of Arca SGR and the successful poker
The victory of Arca SGR represents the fourth consecutive success for the maxi yacht, a result that has a special meaning for Furio Benussi, who has reached its 50th participation in the Barcolana. "Trieste with Barcolana has a special feeling and always gives the best of itself", said Benussi, underlining the personal value of this edition. The victory has confirmed the continuity of a crew that in recent years has dominated the Trieste race, despite an unforeseen technician in the early stages of the competition.
Aboard Arca SGR were his wife and, for the first time, his daughter Margherita. The other daughter, Marta, participated in the race at the helm of Marta 07, closing in third place. The presence of Marta Benussi, born in 2007, added a generational element to the challenge, with the young sailor who brought a family story to the podium.
The podium and competition among the most performing boats
In second place he ranked Prosecco DOC Shockwave 3, entrusted to Mitja Kosmina, historical face of Barcolana. Kosmina's victory confirms the level of competition among the most performing boats. In third place, Marta 07 brought on the podium a young sailor, Marta Benussi, who showed an exceptional proof. The presence of a family sailor made the race day even more special. Barcolana 58 has seen the participation of boats of different sizes and performances, with a route that has requested tactical attention and speed. The extremely heterogeneous fleet has made the competition unique, with a comparison between the front boats that kept high attention until arrival. The regatta saw the participation of 1.858 boats, seven less than the record of 1.865 recorded in 2025.
The Barcolana as a reference event for sailing
The Barcolana does not run out in the hours spent on the racing field. The event involves the waterfront, the squares and the historical center of Trieste, where the Barcolana Village accompanies the latest preparations and welcomes the public in the days before the competition. The relationship between city and sea is an integral part of the identity of the event. The boats moored in the Basin of San Giusto, the Rive and Piazza Unità d’Italia become elements of an urban landscape that, during the event, takes on an international dimension.
The sail is not only the sport protagonist, but also a way to value the marine heritage and the harbour history of Trieste. The relapse on the destination involves hospitality, catering, services and activities related to the boat. The registered participation confirms the ability of the event to focus attention on the city and its maritime system. The Barcolana is also an interesting case for sports tourism: a competition that not only requires adequate infrastructure, but a close relationship between the field of competition, urban spaces and the local community.