Ice Yachts won the 56th edition of the Barcolana, which took place last Sunday, October 13, in the Gulf of Trieste. The world’s busiest regatta saw the triumph of Salvirola’s shipyard, which came first in its class and third overall, with the boat led by the “Nice Fiamme Gialle“. A prestigious result, the fruit of months of preparation, dedication and passion on the part of the entire team, who met the challenges of such a renowned competition with great skill and excellent team spirit, but also thanks to the exceptional performance of the Ice Yachts laboratory boat. “This is a historic regatta boat, which we have refurbished and are using as a test for new materials and for our presence on the regatta circuit, to open up new markets”, comments Marco MalgaraCEO of Ice Yachts, who is also celebrating this major image triumph for his shipyard.
“It was a great regatta and the team worked really well – Malgara continues – Participating in the Barcolana is very moving, winning it even more so. It’s the biggest sailing event in the world, with an incredible number of boats”. The Barcolana 2024 has in fact welcomed 1,757 boats and thousands of sailors from all over the world. Variable weather conditions made the competition even more exciting, with wind that tested the navigation and strategy skills of every crew. Despite the difficulties, the “Nice Fiamme Gialle” team showed great resilience and responsiveness, outperforming fierce opponents.
“For Ice YachtsBarcolana 2024 marked the beginning of the collaboration with Fiamme Gialle – underlines Malgara – Almost by chance, talking to the General Command who were looking for something important for the final event of the Guardia di Finanza’s 250th anniversary celebrations, a joint venture was born, allowing us to create a dream team that worked as one body. This enabled us to achieve an extraordinary performance. The pressure was immense, but we managed to pull it off”.
The entire team, assisted by Brigadier General Antonio Appella and Marco Malgara, managed the various phases of the regatta to perfection. Technical preparation and group cohesion were key factors in this success. The choice of maneuvers, the optimization of trajectories and the ability to adapt quickly to changing wind conditions made all the difference. On this subject, the helmsman Paolo Cian explains : “The team was great, all the decisions made were correct and we managed to push the boat to the limit. I congratulate my crew. For me, it was easy to lead the regatta, because thanks to the presence of all these Olympic sailors who instantly know what the boat needs, I simply concentrated on steering, while they pushed it forward at 110%.”
The “Nice Fiamme Gialle” team is already looking to the future, with the intention of taking part in new competitions and continuing to grow in the world of sailing in collaboration with Ice Yachts. The Barcolana 2024 was indeed a formative experience that strengthened the bonds between team members and paved the way for new opportunities.
