From 03-09-2025 to 07-09-2025
Genoa is preparing to host The Ocean Race Europe 2025 for the second time. The race, featuring the world’s best offshore sailors, is the next chapter in Genoa’s history with The Ocean Race, which began with The Ocean Race Summits, continued with the inaugural edition of
In the wake of The Ocean Race, Genoa has taken a leadership role in ocean protection initiatives through The Genova Process, a series of seminars that led to the unveiling of principles in support of ocean rights at the United Nations Headquarters. The race itself will be a breathtaking spectacle, with the foiling IMOCA boats powered by the world’s best sailors, providing close and intense racing on the seas of Europe. The race will begin in Kiel, Germany on August 10, before continuing to Portsmouth, UK and Cartagena, Spain, before the fleet arrives in Genoa, Italy, ahead of the race start in Boka Bay, Montenegro on September 7.
During the stopover, the Ocean Live Park will be open to the public (from 3 to 7 September in the Porto Antico area of Genoa spa), where enthusiasts, Genoese and tourists will have the opportunity to meet the teams and sailors of The Ocean Race Europe and learn about the importance of the ocean, the challenges facing European waters and the initiatives to raise awareness on safeguarding the health and protection of the ocean.
