Overview
Circolo Vela Arco sits on the Sarca river front, where the river meets the northern tip of Lake Garda, and for more than forty years has been one of the youth-sailing hubs of the Garda Trentino. It runs the Ora Cup Ora, which drew nearly 600 Optimists from 44 nations in 2026, the Easter 29er Regatta and international skiff events from Open Skiff up to 18-footers. In 2025 it opened a new clubhouse of more than 600 m²; the sailing school starts children in the Optimist from age 7, and the club uses electric marks and electric RIBs.
- Clubhouse
- renewed clubhouse at the Foci del Sarca opened Aug 2025, >600 m²
- Federation
- Federazione Italiana Vela
- Phone
- +39 0464 505086
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Ora Cup Orabig international Optimist regatta (juniors and cadets) in the Garda Ora breeze; 31st edition in 2026 with nearly 600 young sailors from 44 nations
- Easter Regatta 29er29er regatta opening the season on northern Lake Garda
- International 18 Footer League European Championship18 Foot Skiff European championship (2026)
- Circuito Italiano Open Skiffnational round of the Open Skiff circuit
- Circuito Nazionale RS Aeroround of the national RS Aero circuit
- Veleggiata di CVAclub fun sail
- Zonale ILCAregional ILCA championship round
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 2025In August the rebuilt clubhouse at the mouth of the Sarca opens, with more than 600 m² of offices, classrooms and club rooms
- 2026The Olympic flame relay on the lake starts from the club
Location
- Position
- 45°52.52′ N 10°52.15′ E
45.87538, 10.86909 - Address
- Via Lungo Sarca 20
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school – Optimist fleet for children from age 7.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Ora Cup Ora, Easter Regatta 29er, International 18 Footer League European Championship and Circuito Italiano Open Skiff.