GC32 Riva Cup, Riva del Garda, Italy, Sep 11-15 (video)

Day 4 Highlights GC32 Riva Cup - Alinghi claims GC32 Riva Cup by a whisker

Sep 15: While Alinghi has led at the end of every day of racing at the 2019 GC32 Riva Cup, the Swiss team was on the ropes this afternoon when their arch-rivals Oman Air, in seemingly unbeatable form, scored three back-to-back wins levelling the scoreline with them. Find out how the Swiss team sealed the deal in the final race of the day.

Day 3 Highlights GC32 Riva Cup - Alinghi clings on to narrow lead going into GC32 Riva Cup finale:

GC32 Racing Tour Sep 14, 2019: Both Alinghi and Oman Air had difficult moments. The Swiss GC32 World Champions were off form in today’s first two races, leaving them trailing Oman Air by two points. However showing their typical relentlessness, Alinghi won the next three races.

Day 2 GC32 Riva Cup - Oman Air fights back

Sep 13: Lago di Garda was not making it easy for race officials on day two of the GC32 Riva Cup, the penultimate event of the 2019 GC32 Racing Tour. The afternoon southerly Ora wind was late materialising and required three changes of race course and a frustrating two hour wait before the wind finally blasted in at 15+ knots some four kilometres south of Riva del Garda. 

After this three races with reaching starts were eventually held, the wind progressively dropping off as the afternoon wore on and holes in the race course began to appear close to the leeward gate and the boats were returned to the Fraglia Vela Riva marina. “Friday 13th” they muttered by way of explanation, but in Italy 13 is not unlucky.

Day 1 GC32 Riva Cup - Early lead for Alinghi at GC32 Riva Cup

Sep 12: In today’s five races, all held in the southerly Ora wind of 8 to 13 knots, the immaculate Swiss team never finished a race deeper than third and ended the day four points ahead of second-placed Red Bull Sailing Team.

GC32 Riva Cup, Riva del Garda, Italy, Sep 11-15 Racing out of the Fraglia Vela Riva from Thursday to Sunday, with a scheduled start time of 1300 local time each day.

Venue: Lake Garda. Here the foiling catamarans will again be hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva at the lake’s northern end. The GC32 Riva Cup will take place mid-September rather than its usual beginning of season slot. At this time of year the temperature is warmer and the northerly Péler wind more dominant. Event Results.
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2019 GC32 Racing Tour overall results after the first 3 events (graphic opens in new tab/window);

2019 GC32 Racing Tour schedule:

• 22.-26 May: GC32 Villasimius Cup / Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy
• 26-30 June: GC32 World Championship / Lagos, Portugal
• 31 July-4 August: 38 Copa del Rey MAPFRE / Palma de Mallorca, Spain
• 11-15 September: GC32 Riva Cup / Riva del Garda, Italy
• 5 – 9 Nov: GC32 Oman Cup 

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European Championship / SSL Breeze Grand Slam May 15-19 LIVE

Highlights - Final Day - SSL Breeze Grand Slam / Star Europeans

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Day 5 LIVE Replay

Sunday, May 19, 2019: QF, SF & FINAL - STAR EUROPEANS 2019 / SSL BREEZE GRAND SLAM FINALS

Highlights - Day 4 - SSL Breeze Grand Slam / Star Europeans

Saturday, May 18, 2019. Full video here.

Highlights - Day 3 - SSL Breeze Grand Slam

Friday, May 17, 2019 highlights above, day 3 full video here.

Highlights - Day 2 - SSL Breeze Grand Slam / Star Europeans

Star Sailors League video May 16, 2019. Full day 2 video here.

Highlights - Day 1 - SSL Breeze Grand Slam / Star Europeans

Video above published May 15, 2019. Paul Cayard Featured. See also Day 1 full video. Sailing venue: Lake Garda, Italy.

Official websites: breeze.starsailors.com and starsailors.com

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Hempel World Cup Series Genoa 2019 Apr 14-21 LIVE Feed

LIVE | Medal Races | Hempel World Cup Series Genoa 2019 | Sunday 21st April

Sunday, April 21, 2019, Genoa, Italy.

LIVE | Medal Races | Hempel World Cup Series Genoa 2019 | Saturday 20th April

Saturday, April 20, 2019, Genoa, Italy.

Day 5 Highlights | Hempel World Cup Series Genoa 2019

April 19, 2019: three classes are in Medal Race action at Hempel World Cup Series Genoa on Saturday, while everyone else has one day of fleet racing left! Check out how the Laser Radials, Finns and 470 Men & Women are getting on ahead of their medal showdown on Sunday.

Day 4 Highlights | Hempel World Cup Series Genoa 2019

World Sailing TV video published Apr 18, 2019: Seven out of eight classes raced on Day 4 of the Hempel World Cup Series in Genoa...here are the best bits from the Laser, 49er, Finn and Nacra 17 fleets. See also Day 3 and Day 2 highlights of the Hempel World Cup Series Genoa 2019.

Events: Men 470, Women 470, Men 49er, Women 49erFX, Men Finn, Men Laser, Women Laser Radial, Mixed Nacra 17.

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Max Sirena On The Challenge For The 36th America's Cup (video)

Max  Sirena On The Challenge For The 36th America's Cup

Max Sirena, at the "Incontri in Blu" event, talks about his dream to win the America's Cup for Italy with Luna Rossa Challenge. Luna Rossa Challenge video above published Mar 15, 2019.

Website: lunarossachallenge.com
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup & Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship 2018

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2018 - Precision Marks Out the Winners

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Sep 8, 2018: The 2018 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup ended in traditional fashion with the final prize giving on the Piazza Azzurra in front of the Yacht Costa Smeralda. The winners in each class were rewarded with the respect of their peers, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup trophies and, of course, Rolex timepieces, the recognized emblem of achievement. The week of racing on the waters of the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena Archipelago, provided excellent competition for the 41 competing yachts. The victors were defined by the perfection of their execution both in preparation and during racing. 2019 marks the 30th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, which was founded by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in 1980, is hosted in cooperation with the International Maxi Association and has been supported by Rolex since 1985.

‘A Portrait of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup’ by Riccardo Bonadeo

“This coastline may present a tranquil scene, but this is a battle for honours,” says Commodore Riccardo Bonadeo of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Every September the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda welcomes the most advanced craft to the stunning Porto Cervo in Sardinia, for a week-long event like no other on the sporting calendar. Attracting a peerless line-up of sailing power, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is also an essential rendezvous for innovators of cutting-edge yachting technology.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2018 Midpoint

Rolex World of Yachting video above published Sep 5, 2018: At the midpoint of the 2018 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup the serious contenders in each class are beginning to be identified. With three days of racing left, only one thing can be taken for granted: the extraordinary racing area created by the geography of the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena Archipelago. 41 yachts are competing at the 29th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, founded by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, hosted in cooperation with the International Maxi Association and supported by Rolex since 1985. Today, as always, the event is the pinnacle of big boat racing and the six-day regatta attracts a diverse array of Maxi monohulls all measuring over 18.29 metres. With tradition, innovation, elegance, technology and performance all represented, this vaunted gathering has compelling allure.

UPDATE Sep 6, 2018:  With the exception of the Super Maxi group, where the points are very close, the top players in each division are now becoming clear and the leaders of the provisional classifications are consolidating their positions. More here.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2018 – The Gathering of Greats

The 29th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup set sail on Monday, 2 September, with 41 yachts competing across five categories. Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in cooperation with the International Maxi Association and supported by Rolex since 1985, the event is the pinnacle of big boat racing. The six-day regatta attracts the full range of Maxi monohulls along with the very best sailors, both professional and Corinthian. With tradition, innovation, elegance, technology and performance all represented, this vaunted gathering has compelling allure. Rolex World of Yachting video above published Sep 3, 2018.

UPDATE  4 September 2018: Unstable weather conditions, with storms around the regatta course, forced the Race Committee to abandon today's race shortly after the start. Racing is postponed until tomorrow in the 29th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup & Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship, with the same schedule as today: windward-leeward races for the Wally Class and a coastal course for the other five divisions. Forecast for tomorrow is for a southeasterly breeze of 7 to 14 knots.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup & Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship, 2-8 Sep 2018.
Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy (map).

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GC32 Racing Tour 2018 - TV Episode #1 (video)

GC32 Racing Tour 2018 - TV Episode #1

GC32 Racing Tour video above published Jun 25, 2018: Icarus Sports presents their full 26 minute documentary from the inaugural GC32 World Championship in Riva del Garda, Italy, the opening event of the 2018 GC32 Racing Tour.

GC32 Racing Tour 2018:
1 | GC32 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 23–27 May | Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
2 | GC32 LAGOS CUP 27 June – 1 July | Lagos, Portugal
3 | 37TH COPA DEL REY MAPFRE 31 July – 4 August | Palma de Mallorca, Spain
4 | GC32 VILLASIMIUS CUP 12 – 16 September | Villasímius, Sardinia Italy
5 | GC32 TPM MED CUP 10 –14 October | Toulon, France

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Extreme Sailing Series & GC32 World Championship, 24-27 May 2018

GC32 World Championship 2018 Day 4: Team Tilt crowned first GC32 World Champions

GC32 Class video published on May 27, 2018: On Lake Garda, the Schneiter family’s Team Tilt, managed by father Alex and steered by Olympic 49er sailor son Sébastien, was crowned first ever GC32 World Champion. Apart from a brief falter in the final race, the Swiss team over the last three days never finished a race lower than fourth, despite tricky conditions, a variety of race courses and wind strengths that Lake Garda threw at the 13 teams.

The Riva del Garda event is the first official GC32 World Championship, featuring the combined foiling catamaran fleets of the GC32 Racing Tour and Extreme Sailing Series. More info at www.gc32worlds.com.

A look back at the 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 1, Muscat highlights

Extreme Sailing Series video above published Mar 20, 2018 -- 7 GC32 crews -- 8 Flying Phantoms -- 30 knot speeds -- 4 days of epic racing.

Extreme Sailing Series: GC32 World Championship - Riva del Garda, Italy, 24-27 May 2018 - The GC32 World Championship saw the Extreme Sailing Series™ and GC32 Racing Tour fleets combine and provided the second scoring stage of the 2018 Extreme Sailing Series.

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Extreme Sailing Series Results and Overall Standings After Riva del Garda:

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Giraglia Rolex Cup 2017 Highlights Video

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2017 Highlights:

Video above published Jun 29, 2017: The 2017 Giraglia Rolex Cup required patience, strength and skill to overcome the fickle weather that dominated the 65th edition. Some 210 yachts took part in the main event – the 241-nm offshore race from Saint-Tropez, France to Genoa, Italy via the northern tip of Corsica. Overall victory went to Freccia Rossa, a TP52 owned by Vadim Yakimenko, and line honours for fastest finish to Dieter Schön’s Maxi 72 from Germany, who were rewarded with Rolex timepieces, a tribute to excellence and superior performance. The event was marked by the respect for tradition and love of sailing that are hallmarks of the Giraglia Rolex Cup.

See also: JohnTheCrowd.com | Giraglia Rolex Cup 2017, June 9-17, Video & LIVE Twitter Feed

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Porto Cervo 52 SUPER SERIES Audi Sailing Week, June 21-25

Full Highlights: Porto Cervo 52 Super Series Audi Sailing Week 2017:

Video above published Jun 28, 2017: World class sailing, and it all came down to the final race! Next stop: Puerto Portals​ for the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week. Racing starts again on 24th July.

Day 4 Highlights: Porto Cervo 52 Super Series Audi Sailing Week 2017

Video above published June 25, 2017.

Highlights Day 2 – Porto Cervo 52 SUPER SERIES Audi Sailing Week 2017:

Published Jun 23, 2017: Roller coaster racing off the Sardinian coast!

Porto Cervo 52 SUPER SERIES Audi Sailing Week

The 52 Super Series​ is back on stage and ready to rumble as eleven boats from eight different countries prepare to line up off the Italian island of Sardinia for the Porto Cervo 52 SUPER SERIES Audi Sailing Week, the fourth event in the 52 Super Series six-regatta series.

The Porto Cervo 52 SUPER SERIES Audi Sailing Week, 21-25 June.

• LIVE Virtual Eye: http://www.52superseries.com/live
• Official Website: http://www.52superseries.com

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Giraglia Rolex Cup 2017, June 9-17, Video & LIVE Twitter Feed

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2017 – 17 June – Offshore race review

Video above published Jun 17, 2017: Patience, mental fortitude and an unrelenting desire to surmount the challenges posed by fickle weather conditions defined the racing at the 2017 Giraglia Rolex Cup. 209 yachts from over 20 countries took part in the 65th running of the famous 241-nm offshore race from Saint-Tropez, France to Genoa, Italy. After a fascinating duel with fellow Maxi 72 Caol Ila R, line honours was claimed by Dieter Schön’s German yacht Momo. Overall victory on handicap went to the Russian TP52 Freccia Rossa.

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2017 – Preview

Video above published May 16, 2017: The 65th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup takes place from 09 – 17 June 2017. Organized by the Yacht Club Italiano, with the support of the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, this internationally renowned event attracts around 3000 sailors. A reference point in the Mediterranean yachting season, the Giraglia Rolex Cup offers both offshore and inshore racing serving up the perfect blend of camaraderie and competition.

Jochen Schümann on the Giraglia Rolex Cup

Video above published Jun 6, 2017: German skipper and Olympic gold medallist Jochen Schümann talks about the Giraglia Rolex Cup, one of yachting’s premier competitions. Forged from friendship, this 243-nautical-mile offshore race through the Mediterranean brings together fleet of more than 200 yachts, sailing from Saint-Tropez to Genoa, Italy, via the iconic Giraglia rock off the tip of Corsica. Schümann, who won line honours in 2014 and a specially engraved Rolex timepiece, describes how special this race is to him and to the yachting community worldwide.

Renowned for its prevailing Corinthian spirit and proud traditions, the Giraglia Rolex Cup is three events in one, comprising overnight races from Marseilles and Sanremo to Saint-Tropez; an inshore series in Saint-Tropez; and the famous offshore race ‘La Giraglia’, which runs 241 nautical miles from Saint-Tropez to Genoa via the islet that gives the event its name. The 65th edition starts on Friday, 9 June 2017.

Official Regatta Website: http://www.yachtclubitaliano.it/it/regate/tutte-le-regate/giraglia-rolex-cup

The Giraglia Rolex Cup, which celebrates its 65th edition in 2017, includes one of the most renowned offshore races in the Mediterranean. Following races from Marseille and Sanremo the fleet will gather in the chic harbour of Saint-Tropez for three days of inshore competition before embarking on a 241-nautical mile offshore race to Genoa, Italy via the Giraglia, a rocky outcrop off the northern tip of Corsica.
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Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino, 52SuperSeries May 16-20

FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017:

Published May 24, 2017: Pure energy, pure entertainment and PURE PERFORMANCE – the TP52 World Championship had it all, and more! Next stop: Sardinia for the Audi 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. Racing starts again on 21st June. Full recap here.

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: Day 5 – Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017

May 20, 2017:The ROLEX​ TP52 World Championship title all came down to this one, final race. Next stop: Porto Cervo for the Audi 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. Racing starts again on 21st June.

LIVE TV Replay: Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017 | Final Race Day 5

Final Day 5 LIVE Video Replay of the Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: Day 4 – Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017

The penultimate day of racing sets us up for a super Saturday showdown! Watch the final day LIVE, via www.52SUPERSERIES.com or through the app.

FULL RECAP: http://bit.ly/2r0WRWH

REPLAY: Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017 | Race Day 4

Day 4 of the Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017 streamed LIVE May 19, 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: Day 3 – Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017

Published on May 19, 2017: Indulge yourself with these glorious images of the TP52s surfing the untouched Tuscan coastline in yesterday's Coastal Race. Watch Day 4 LIVE, via www.52SUPERSERIES.com or through the app.

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: Day 2 – Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017

Harm Müller-Spreer’s German-flagged team on Platoon has taken over the lead of the Rolex TP52 World Championship, earning themselves a cushion of three points ahead of defending world champion Quantum Racing.

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: Day 1 – Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017

May 16, 2017--"The fleet is incredibly open, this is a challenging venue, and everybody is on."--Tuesday 16th May, Scarlino: After a long and challenging day on the waters off Scarlino, Tuscany, Quantum Racing – the defending champions – lead the Rolex TP52 World Championship by virtue of winning the one and only race sailed.

Rolex TP52 World Championship Scarlino 2017, 52 Super Series 2017 May 16-20, Tuscany, Italy

• Scarlino Results

• Virtual Eye

Race Schedule:
Day 1 – WL RacesMay 16th, 2017: 13:00-17:00 (CEST)
Day 2 – WL RacesMay 17th, 2017: 13:00-17:00 (CEST)
Day 3 – Coastal RaceMay 18th, 2017: 13:00-17:00 (CEST)
Day 4 – WL RacesMay 19th, 2017: 13:00-17:00 (CEST)
Day 5 – WL RacesMay 20th, 2017: 13:00-17:00 (CEST)

Venue: Marina di ScarlinoOn the western coast of Tuscany lies the Marina di Scarlino, one of the top racing venues in the Mediterranean. A modern and fully equipped marina, which hosts the Club Nautico Scarlino, is perched on the coastal side of Mount Alma and is starkly contrasted by the relatively untouched, medieval commune of Scarlino.

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This Is Why We Race: 2017 RC44 Championship Tour (video)

This is why we race - 2017 RC44 Championship Tour

Video above published Apr 4, 2017: Join in all the action from one of the most competitive one-design racing circuits in the world, the 2017 RC44 Championship Tour.

2017 RC44 Championship Tour Calendar of Events:

• RC44 Sotogrande Cup 27 - 30 Apr
• RC44 Porto Cervo Cup 29 Jun - 2 Jul
• RC44 Marstrand World Championship 10 - 13 Aug
• RC44 Cascais Cup 28 Sept - 1 Oct
• RC44 Calero Marinas Cup 23 - 26 Nov

The 2017 RC44 Class events season and host venues will be comprised of five European events: Sotogrande, Spain (27 – 30 April), the iconic Sardinian sailing mecca of Porto Cervo, Italy (29 June – 2 July), Marstrand, Sweden for the 2017 RC44 World Championship (10 – 13 August), then the penultimate regatta of the season will be held in the sailor’s favourite stop, Cascais, Portugal (28 September – 1 October), with season finale, the RC44 Calero Marinas Cup 23-26 Nov. More info: rc44.com.

FIT FOR THE JOB – training for a faster 2017 RC44 season. READ MORE>> https://t.co/TSjmV2m0rQ pic.twitter.com/gKPpR8XEJ2

— RC44 Class (@RC44Class) March 30, 2017

NEWS: RC44 CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR HEADS TO LANZAROTE FOR 2017 FINAL. Read more >> https://t.co/yJZ5Uv1b4x #rc44 #ThisIsWhyWeRace #wintersun pic.twitter.com/JSvLvq5zX6

— RC44 Class (@RC44Class) March 23, 2017

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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2016, Rolex Swan Cup 2016, Preview Videos

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2016 Preview:

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2016 - Preview - Rolex World of Yachting - The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was born to provide the largest, most powerful yachts with an opportunity to compete directly in a suitably challenging environment. Continuing that philosophy, it is also widely regarded as a showcase for the latest advances in design and technology. The Costa Smeralda has provided the stunning setting and testing conditions ever since the first Maxi World Championship was held there in 1980. The brainchild of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and its president, the Aga Khan, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is an eagerly anticipated annual event attracting a sizeable fleet of yachts all over 60 feet (18.29 metres) in length. 2016 marks the 27th edition of the competition and includes the vaunted Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship.

When & Where: September 4 - 10, 2016 | Porto Cervo, Italy

The Costa Smeralda provides a stunning setting and a variety of great, challenging conditions for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, one of the highlights of the Mediterranean yachting season. The first ever Maxi World Championship held in Sardinia in 1980 was the brainchild of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and it's President, the Aga Khan. the regatta is now an eagerly anticipated annual event and attracts a sizeable fleet of majestic maxi yachts to Porto Cervo each September. 2016 marks the 27th edition of the competition which comprises the seventh running of the much-vaunted Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship. Video above published on Aug 11, 2016. More info here.

Rolex Swan Cup 2016 Preview:

Every two years, since 1980, the Swan fleet has gathered at its spiritual home at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Sardinia for the biennial Rolex Swan Cup. Owners, crews and guests meet for a week of spirited activity on and off the water. 2016 will be a celebratory event, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Nautor’s Swan. 121 yachts have entered this, the 19th, edition, ranging in size from 36 (10.9 metres) to 115 feet (35m), and in age from 49 years to a few months. As always, this year’s Rolex Swan Cup will be characterized by great competition in an enviable environment, a prevailing spirit of fair play and yachts renowned for their grace, enduring appeal and rich heritage.

Rolex Swan Cup & Swan 45 World Championship, Porto Cervo, Sept 11-18

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Rolex China Sea Race 2016, Giraglia Rolex Cup 2016, Sailing Videos

Rolex China Sea Race 2016 – Film – The Spirit of Yachting:

The Rolex Spirit of Yachting film series presents the 2016 Rolex China Sea Race — the action, highlights and memorable moments in a 25-minute documentary. The Rolex China Sea Race capitalizes on Hong Kong’s distinctive energy, with a race start in Victoria Harbour surrounded by the city’s spectacular high-rise panorama. Held over the Easter weekend, the 28th edition of this biennial Offshore Category 1 race saw an impressive line-up of yachts compete on the 565-nautical mile course to Subic Bay in the Philippines. Published July 27, 2016

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2016 - Trailer - The Spirit of Yachting

A preview of the coming 25-minute documentary that captures the beauty, excitement and action of this blue-water classic. Drama unfolds as the record fleet of 268 entrants sails around the Giraglia Rock in the Mediterranean, from the exclusive resort of Saint-Tropez, France, before finishing in the historic city of Genoa, Italy.

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Emirates Team New Zealand: Ashby helps Team Tilt to GC32 Victory

ETNZ: Ashby helps Team Tilt to GC32 Victory:

Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby has helped Swiss Team Tilt to won the second stage of the GC32 Racing Tour in Malcesine on Lake Garda in Italy by just one point over closest rival Norauto (Franck Cammas). Published July 10, 2016.

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The Yacht Club of Rio de Janeiro plays host to the 29th annual two week regatta, where teams are testing their Olympic equipment and readiness.

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Audi Settimana delle Bocche, June 28 - July 2, Sailing Video

2016 52 Super Series Highlights, Porto Cervo Day 1:

Sailing video published June 28, 2016: Provezza lead the table after a steady 3,3 start. Azzurra finish at mid-table on home waters, Quantum Racing's Doug DeVos settles in at the helm, and Bronenosec have a day of extremes. Full Recap: http://bit.ly/291LH8X

2016 52 SUPER SERIES: Porto Cervo Preview:

The best monohull racing circuit in the world continues this week with the second 52SuperSeries regatta of the season--Audi Settimana Delle Bocche - 28th June–2nd July. Official Practice Race on Monday, June 27th.

Audi Settimana delle Bocche › 52 SUPER SERIES - Pure Performance: Venue: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda - The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda has been synonymous with racing at the highest international level for decades and has been host to many world championship regattas as well as the Maxi Worlds. It is home to the Azzurra campaigns such as “challenged for the America’s Cup” and now runs the TP52 Audi Azzurra Sailing Team. The Costa Smeralda takes its names from the colour of the vivid turquoise waters but as well as the stunning backdrop of the north east of Sardinia, the winds are reliable and from a choice of different directions. The mistral winds from the north, levant winds from the east and scirocco winds from the dry lands of Africa all provide variety and excitement. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda are well known for the Sardinia Cup international team event and in 2011 were hosts to the TP52 World Championships."

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica
Via della Marina
07021 Porto Cervo
Italy

Official website: http://www.52superseries.com/events/2016/eu/audi-settimana-delle-bocche/

Notice of Race - Eligibility: "3.1 The 2016 Audi Settimana delle Bocche is open to all boats with a valid 2016 TP52 Certificate, as well as IRC52 boats with a valid 2016 IRC Certificate and TP52 Class confirmed Wild Card invitation based on the limits of Appendix B. 3.2 All competitors shall comply with World Sailing Regulation 19 Eligibility Code."

Audi Settimana delle Bocche schedule:
Saturday 25th June: Free practice day
Sunday 26th June: All boats moored at regatta berths Marina Porto Cervo,
and free practice day
Monday 27th June: Official practice race, registration from 09.00 – 13.00 and a skipper’s Briefing at 18.00
Tuesday 28th June: WL Races
Wednesday 29th June: Coastal Race
Thursday 30th June: WL Races (optional Coastal Race)
Friday 1st July: Coastal Race
Saturday 2nd July: WL Races and prize giving ceremony

52SuperSeries - Best of 5 events trophy:

• Scarlino Cup May 25th - 29th, Tuscany
• Settimana delle Bocche June 28th - July 2nd, Sardinia
• Portals Sailing Week July 25th - 29th, Mallorca
• TP52 World Championships September 14th - 18th, Menorca
• Cascais Cup October 11th - 15th, Cascais

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GC32 RIVA CUP, 26–29 May, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy

GC32 Racing Tour 2016 Promo:

GC32 Racing Tour 2016 / GC32 One Design Class

GC32 RIVA CUP - 26–29 May | Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy:

The 2016 GC32 Racing Tour opens with two regattas on Lake Garda. This Italian lake is considered one of the world’s must-visit regatta venues. Not only is it stunningly beautiful, with its northern end nestled within the Alps, surrounded by giant mountains, but it is renowned for offering exceptional wind conditions and flat water.

The first regatta will be held out of Fraglia Vela Riva located in Riva del Garda, in the lake’s northernmost corner. The club is a favourite championship venue, especially with dinghy and Olympic classes and last year alone hosted World Championships for the Cadet, Topper and Musto Performance Skiff classes.

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Scarlino Cup May 25-29, Training Day Sailing Video

Scarlino Cup - Training Day:

Scarlino Cup, 25th-29th May 2016 (video published May 21, 2016)

Venue:

Club Nautico Scarlino ASD
Puntone
58020 Scarlino
Italy

Web: http://www.clubnauticoscarlino.com

More info: Scarlino Cup : 52 SUPER SERIES – Pure Performance

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