Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 - Final Cut

GENOA, ITALY, 20 June 2026 – The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia closed in Genoa with a story worthy of one of the Mediterranean’s great classic races. From the elegance of Saint-Tropez to the warm welcome of Yacht Club Italiano, by way of the legendary Giraglia Rock, the 2026 edition delivered everything that gives this event its enduring place in offshore racing: heritage, style, close competition, seamanship and an unmistakably international spirit. First held in 1953, the Loro Piana Giraglia has always been more than a race. It is a sporting bridge between France and Italy, between Saint-Tropez and Genoa, and between generations of sailors drawn to one of offshore racing’s most evocative courses. Organised by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile, the 2026 edition brought together a fleet that reflected the true breadth of modern yacht racing, from powerful Maxis and high performance racers to timeless classics and determined smaller teams. Yacht Club Italiano President Carlo Cameli spoke with emotion at the final prize giving in Genoa, reflecting on the heritage of the Loro Piana Giraglia and the shared values behind the event.