Sestri Levante → Chiavari
Start in Baia del Silenzio and finish at Chiavari harbour. Expected wind: SSE.
International Ocean Racing competition
Tigullio 2026
On 17–18 October, the Gulf of Tigullio becomes the racecourse once again: 15 km downwind between Sestri Levante and Chiavari, on the day with the most favourable weather and sea conditions.
Race weekend17–18 October 2026
Main course15 km downwind
CategoriesJunior · U23 · Senior · Master
BoatsSS1 · SS2 · OC1 · OC2
Schedule and safety
One race.
The best day.
The international race will be held on Saturday 17 or Sunday 18 October 2026, according to the most favourable weather and sea conditions.
The final race day, timetable and course will be confirmed in the final bulletin issued on Thursday, 15 October. Final safety instructions will also be published in that bulletin.
Accreditation and race pack collection
On the confirmed race day, 08:30–09:30: race office and bib/race pack collection at Lega Navale Italiana, Via Portobello 2, Baia del Silenzio.
Briefing and awards
Briefing in Baia del Silenzio and awards at the Convento dell’Annunziata. Times will be confirmed in the final bulletin.
Rules
ICF Ocean Racing Rules apply. The course and timetable may change according to weather conditions.
Updates in the official WhatsApp groupThe sea sets the course
Three possible courses.
Two downwind directions and a reserve circuit. The final course will be confirmed on 15 October.
Chiavari → Sestri Levante
Start at Chiavari harbour and finish in Baia del Silenzio. Expected wind: NW.
Baia delle Favole
Circuit used in adverse weather conditions, with the start line on Baia delle Favole beach: 44°16′14″N, 9°23′24″E.
Sestri Levante ↔ Chiavari. Map from the official bulletin.
Circuit in Baia delle Favole. Map from the official bulletin.
Registration and entry fees
Your place on the start line.
Registration is open to Junior, Under 23, Senior and Master categories, in SS1, SS2, OC1 and OC2 boats.
Registration deadline: (local time).
| Category | SS1 / OC1 | SS2 / OC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior / Under 23 | € 40 | € 120 total |
| Senior | € 50 | € 120 total |
| Master | € 60 | € 120 total |
Payment by bank transfer
Account holder: Shock Wave Sports A.S.D.
IBAN: IT65Y0503432230000000002199
Reference: Tigullio Ocean Racing 2026 entry fee - athlete's full name.
Logistics and services
On shore, everything close by.
Parking at Spiaggia dei Balin
Free beach area, Viale Rimembranza, a few metres from the race area. After parking, the vehicle will not need to be moved.
Coordinates: 44.2710442, 9.3930880.
Showers and toilets
Available at Bagni Liguria, close to the race area.
Surfski rental
- Fenn · Stefano Amicucci · +39 338 3151050
- Allwave · Roberto Spigoli · +39 366 3350737
- NK / Epic · Gianni Montagner · +39 338 1586689
Sestri Levante
The City of Two Seas.
Between Baia delle Favole and Baia del Silenzio, Sestri Levante welcomes athletes to the Ligurian coast.
By car
A12 Genoa–Livorno motorway, Sestri Levante exit. The town centre is just over 1 km away.
By train
The station is about 400 m from Baia delle Favole and 1 km from Baia del Silenzio.
By air
Genoa airport: 60 km. Pisa airport: 125 km. Both offer onward rail connections.
Organising committee
Shock Wave Sports A.S.D.
Via Penisola di Levante, 35 - 16039 Sestri Levante (Genoa), Italy
+39 391 4734681
segretario@shockwavesports.org
Documents and services
Prepare for your weekend.
The international race bulletin and the FICK notice for the Italian Ragazzi SS1 Championship and National Allievi/Cadetti SS1 Race are separate documents. Check the WhatsApp group for the final bulletin on 15 October.