Classic Boat Club
The community reserved for lovers of sailing history and its most significant hulls. From Classic Boats (age: 25+) to Youngtimers (age 15+), a unique place to discover, learn about and celebrate the magnificent legacy of past and present sailing, and its most brilliant and significant creations...
With or without a boat, find out how to join the Club:
Golden Age of Sailing
Discover, Appraise, Share
Legendary Models & Value
Discover over 300 classic models and their history! Explore our constantly updated archive…
Official Classic Boat Registry
Explore and discover the history of all the boats registered in the Official Registry of Historic Classic Boats
Official Youngtimer Registry
Explore and discover the history of all the boats listed in the Official Youngtimer Registry
Let your Classic have some fun
Tailor-made events
Discover here all the Vela Cup events across Italy from May to October, where certified Classic Boats and Youngtimers participate for free as guests of honor!
New for 2026, the National Classic Boat Championship (August 17-18, Sardinia)
Club Benefits
Our "All-inclusive"
appraisal
Insurance appraisal service by one of our certified surveyors at privileged rates
Insurance
Historical valuation that increases the insured value of your boat
Buy and sell
Personalized and free buying and selling assistance service reserved for Classic Boat Club members
historical value
Do you own a Classic Boat or a Youngtimer? Join and redeem your Club benefits. In addition to the plaque and certificate of historical significance, you get free Vela CUP entry and subscriptions included!
Vela Cup Classic
Free access to Vela Cup Classic & Youngtimer events throughout Italy for Club members
Classic Boat Stories
Hundreds of news items on Classics and the weekly newsletter, as well as a huge dedicated archive
Il Giornale della Vela at home
Subscription to the magazine (print + digital) and back issue archive
For those who love beautiful boats
It pays to join
Take advantage of all the benefits of being part of the Classic Boat Club to share a passion for the most beautiful boats in yachting history. Whether you own a boat or dream of stepping on board.