Overview
Compagnia della Vela was founded in Venice on 21 March 1911 as the Yacht Club Veneziano and has two bases: the historic clubhouse in the neoclassical pavilion of the Giardini Reali, a step from Piazza San Marco, and the sailing base on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore with the members' basins. In 1992 it won the Louis Vuitton Cup with Il Moro di Venezia and challenged for the America's Cup in San Diego. Its FIV sailing school runs all year at San Giorgio, with Optimist and ILCA squads racing in the lagoon and beyond. The basins are reached through the Lido inlet, entering from the west; when members' boats are away there are visitor berths.
- Founded
- 1911
- Federation
- Federazione Italiana Vela
- Phone
- +39 041 5200884
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Raduno Città di Veneziaclassic and vintage yacht gathering in the Bacino di San Marco
- Round the Lidorace round the Lido island
- Cooking Cupregatta with an on-board cooking contest
- Regate zonali XII Zonaregional youth regattas
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- FIV sailing school for children, teens and adults, all year at San Giorgio Maggiore ↗
- Optimist and ILCA racing squads ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1911On 21 March 35 founding members set up the Yacht Club Veneziano in Venice
- 1919The club takes the name Compagnia della Vela, with the motto "Custodi, Domine, Vigilantes"
- 1929The club yacht Dux, a 1906-rule 12 Metre, wins the King of Spain's Cup outright
- 1930The Dux sails Venice–Constantinople–Venice on the old Venetian galley route
- 1933The privilege of flying the naval ensign is confirmed
- 1939The club moves into the neoclassical pavilion of the Giardini Reali (1815–17)
- 1992With Il Moro di Venezia the club wins the Louis Vuitton Cup and races America³ for the America's Cup in San Diego
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 45°25.70′ N 12°20.65′ E
45.42833, 12.34417
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: FIV sailing school for children, teens and adults, all year at San Giorgio Maggiore and Optimist and ILCA racing squads.
When was Compagnia della Vela founded?
In 1911.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Raduno Città di Venezia, Round the Lido, Cooking Cup and Regate zonali XII Zona.