Overview
Yacht Club Adriaco, founded in 1903, is the oldest sailing club on the Adriatic and sits on the Molo Sartorio in the heart of the port of Trieste. Its members have won three Olympic medals and the club received the CONI Golden Collar for sporting merit in 2009. It runs the International Sailing Week with the classic Trieste – San Giovanni in Pelago – Trieste offshore race, the Trieste – Venice race, a classic-yacht gathering and international championships such as the L30 Worlds. The Adriaco Sailing Academy trains young sailors and adults with FIV instructors.
- Founded
- 1903
- Federation
- Federazione Italiana Vela
- info@ycadriaco.it
- Phone
- +39 040 312797
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 centreHere IMRCC Roma – the app switches centre as you move, 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.
- Trieste – San Giovanni in Pelago – Triesteoffshore race, the offshore leg of the International Sailing Week (65th edition in 2026)
- Settimana Velica Internazionaleinternational week of racing in the Gulf of Trieste
- Trieste – Venezia / Two Cities One Seaoffshore race from Trieste to Venice
- Raduno Città di Trieste – Vele d'Epocaclassic yacht gathering (29th edition in 2026)
- Nastro Azzurroclub race for keelboats; the Piccolo Nastro Azzurro is for dinghies
- Regata di Aperturaseason-opening regatta
- Melges 24 European Seriesround of the Melges 24 European Series
- L30 World Championship 2026L30 class world championship, including double-handed
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
- 1903Sailors from the Società delle Regate found the Yacht Club Adriaco, with green and red on a white burgee
- 1905First clubhouse: a converted working boat moored at the root of the Molo Sartorio
- 1912Second floating clubhouse near the Molo Sartorio
- 1925On 4 November the club opens its base in the "casetta rossa", the former port health office and pilot station
- 2004–2005Clubhouse extended with gym, classroom and canteen for the sailing school
- 2009CONI Golden Collar for sporting merit
- 2025Twinned with Yacht Club Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 45°38.82′ N 13°45.59′ E
45.64701, 13.75985 - Address
- Molo Sartorio 1
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing courses for young sailors and Adult sailing courses on fast keelboats, late April to October.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: IMRCC Roma +39 06 5908 4409. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Yacht Club Adriaco founded?
In 1903.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Trieste – San Giovanni in Pelago – Trieste, Settimana Velica Internazionale, Trieste – Venezia / Two Cities One Sea and Raduno Città di Trieste – Vele d'Epoca.