Context
Barcolana, held every October in the Gulf of Trieste, is the largest sailing regatta in the world.
As Sports Director I owned the sporting side of an event with thousands of boats on a single
start line.
What I did
- Ran the software-based registration for 2,500+ boats.
- Managed permits, entry validation and crew documentation.
- Coordinated on-water management, start procedures and safety.
- Liaised with the race committee, authorities and competitors.
Outcome
- 2,500+ boats registered and managed through one digital flow.
- A smooth start and on-water operation at world-record scale.
Skills
- Event management
- Registration software
- On-water operations
- Stakeholder coordination