Rolex World of Yachting video above published Oct 1, 2018: Sardinia’s breathtaking Emerald Coast was again the setting for the biennial Rolex Swan Cup. Gracing some of the most eye-catching yet challenging waters in the world, the 20th edition in September 2018 attracted an international fleet of 110 high-performance Nautor’s Swan-designed yachts. After five days of intense competition in predominantly light winds off Porto Cervo, OneGroup and Porron IX were confirmed world champions in the ClubSwan 50 and Swan 45 Class, respectively, Mela took the European championship, Solte the Grand Prix, Plis-Play the Swan Maxi, and Six Jaguar the Sparkman & Stephens classic division. Winners received a Rolex Timepiece, symbolic of the tradition and innovation uniting Nautor’s Swan, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Rolex. See also ROLEX SWAN CUP 2018, Sep 9-16, Video, LIVE Feed.
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Rolex World of Yachting video above published Sep 16, 2018: An intense, compelling 2018 Rolex Swan Cup witnessed competition go down to the wire across all six classes. German yacht OneGroup was crowned winner of the inaugural ClubSwan 50 World Championship following a momentous final day with Porron IX retaining the Swan 45 world title. Italian yacht Mela is the new ClubSwan 42 European champion while Six Jaguar (Sparkman & Stephens), Plis-Play (Swan Maxi) and Solte (Grand Prix) became class champions. The Rolex Swan Cup, defined by its close partnership between Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, magnificently portrayed the event’s diverse characteristics from innovation to tradition and from close competition to fair-play.
Rolex Swan Cup 2018 – Appreciating beauty
Rolex World of Yachting video above published Sep 14, 2018: Three days of racing across six classes have concluded at the 2018 Rolex Swan Cup hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. In the one design championships action is set to go down to the wire with Onegroup (ClubSwan 50 World Championship), Porron IX (Swan 45 World Championship) and Mela (ClubSwan 42 European Championship) currently assuming leadership. One of the compelling stories at the 20th edition of the event is the record presence of ten Swan 65s. Owned and skippered by passionate individuals, these yachts created ground-breaking feats in their heyday of the 1970s and today remain beautiful boats to race and cruise, admired by the sailing community.
ROLEX SWAN CUP 2018 – NO MARGIN FOR ERROR
Rolex World of Yachting video above published Sep 11, 2018: The 2018 Rolex Swan Cup is underway in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, with an impressive and diverse 110-strong fleet from 17 different countries. The 20th edition of the event welcomes a wide range of Nautor’s Swan designs spanning 50-years of the marque’s history. Among the highlights of the week’s competition is the inaugural running of the ClubSwan 50 World Championship. Comprising twelve highly-competitive one design yachts the five days of racing are set to showcase close-fought, dramatic action. Leading the competition after the first day was German yacht Onegroup. The rocky outcrops and challenging waters of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda will herald equally compelling action across all classes comprising the Sparkman & Stephens classic division as well as the ClubSwan 42 European Championship and Swan 45 World Championship.
Rolex Swan Cup 2018 – Preview
Great competition in an enviable environment, a prevailing spirit of fair play and an opportunity to sail yachts renowned for their grace, enduring appeal and rich heritage, the Rolex Swan Cup is one of the seminal events in the sport of yachting. The event is also defined by the historic, three-way partnership between Nautor’s Swan, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), and Rolex, whose association with sailing marks 60 years in 2018.
The 20th edition of the event will be held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia from 9-16 September and is set to welcome an international fleet in excess of 115 yachts with models ranging from classic Sparkman & Stephens designs dating back to the mid-1960s, highly-competitive one design classes, and cutting-edge Swan Maxis and Super Maxis. Official website: yccs.it
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.
Rolex World of Yachting video above published Aug 28, 2018: Great competition in an enviable environment, a prevailing spirit of fair play and an opportunity to sail yachts renowned for their grace, enduring appeal and rich heritage, the Rolex Swan Cup is one of the seminal events in the sport of yachting. The event is also defined by the historic, three-way partnership between Nautor’s Swan, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), and Rolex, whose association with sailing marks 60 years in 2018.
The 20th edition of the event will be held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia from 9-16 September and is set to welcome an international fleet in excess of 115 yachts with models ranging from classic Sparkman & Stephens designs dating back to the mid-1960s, highly-competitive one design classes, and cutting-edge Swan Maxis and Super Maxis.
Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2017 Video, The Spirit of Yachting
Video above published Aug 28, 2017: The Rolex Spirit of Yachting film series presents the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2017 - the action, highlights and memorable moments, as well as interviews with key participants. This iconic regatta has captivated the yachting community since its inception in 1998. The 20th edition, held in Porto Cervo and organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, provided the perfect stage for close racing between evenly-matched, 40-foot monohull racing yachts, helmed by skilled and competitive owners. This year’s reward – the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship trophy and a Rolex timepiece – went to Alex Roeper’s crew on the United States yacht Plenty for a third time.
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Update July 15: Rolex Farr 40 Worlds: Plenty lengthens her lead | News - Yacht Club Costa Smeralda: Alex Roepers, owner/helmsman aboard Plenty: "It was a phenomenal day considering the consistent performance by the team Plenty. We chipped away four races in a row placing 2, 1, 2, 1 so I'm very happy with our consistency. The conditions were pretty good, not too light. We saw wind speeds as low as 6 knots and up to 12/13 but usually it was around 8 to 11 knots. Great job done by Terry Hutchinson and the whole crew. Tomorrow [Sunday] is another day, we'll go out expecting a normal day and see how it goes."
UPDATE July 14 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship: Plenty emerges from the Mistral - News - Yacht Club Costa Smeralda: "The Race Committee kept a close eye on the situation in the hopes of getting a race in. Finally at 5:00 PM, in the warm light of the late afternoon, the Farr 40 fleet headed out of port. The winds were at about 23 knots but built during the race making the competition a real thrill both for the teams participating and for the spectators watching the Farr 40s planing downwind at up to 20 knots ... Plenty took the lead [and won] followed by Enfant Terrible and Pazza Idea, the top-placed Corinthian team ... Racing should get underway tomorrow, Saturday June 15th, at 11:00 AM in light northerly breezes. The Race Committee will try to run up to four races a day in the final two days of racing to make up for the races abandoned due to conditions."
Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2017 Preview
Video above published Jun 15, 2017: From 13 to 16 July, the world of yachting will return to Porto Cervo, Sardinia for the pinnacle of one-design racing: the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship. With the boat owners at the helm, top yachtsmen and –women, both amateur and professional, will compete on identical 40-foot (12-metre) yachts for the World Championship trophy and a Rolex timepiece. Teamwork and consistency are essential ingredients to win the regatta. The 2017 edition is particularly special, celebrating both the 20th anniversary of the Farr 40 Worlds and the 50th anniversary of the prestigious host, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
UPDATE: Gusts at over 30 knots forced the Race Committee to abandon racing for July 13th, and tomorrow's forecast is also very windy. Stay tuned! Tweets by Farr40Class
A Look Back at the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2016 Highlights:
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.
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.
An impressive and eclectic fleet of 125 yachts graced a memorable edition of the Rolex Swan Cup from 11-18 September. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first Nautor’s Swan yacht and fittingly, the 19th edition of this biennial event perfectly showcased both sailing heritage and tradition and, in parallel, progress and evolution. Four days of racing were organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) and held on the waters off Porto Cervo, Sardinia with the week’s six class winners receiving coveted Rolex timepieces for their outstanding achievements. The triumphant class winners were: Freya (Maxi), Arobas (Mini Maxi), Music (Grand Prix), Sleeper X (Sparkman & Stephens), Natalia (ClubSwan 42) and Elena Nova (Swan 45 World Championship). Video above published Sep 18, 2016.
Rolex Swan Cup – Day 4 – 16th September:
From modern day superyachts to classic designs, one-design to custom built, cutting-edge to vintage, the record-breaking 2016 Rolex Swan Cup fleet encompasses a vast cross-section of yachting heritage. The 36 yachts competing in the Sparkman & Stephens class include some of those which graced the very first Rolex Swan Cup events in the 1980s. Their enduring appeal is a tribute to the then innovativeness of their design and quality of their construction. In the hands of passionate owners they are lovingly maintained to preserve the heritage and traditions they embody, not as museum pieces but as the sea-kindly craft they were designed to be. On the water, the third day of racing was completed at the Rolex Swan Cup with competition intensifying in all six classes. Video above published Sep 16, 2016.
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An impressive and eclectic fleet of 125 yachts graced a memorable edition of the Rolex Swan Cup from 11-18 September. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first Nautor’s Swan yacht and fittingly, the 19th edition of this biennial event perfectly showcased both sailing heritage and tradition and, in parallel, progress and evolution. Four days of racing were organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) and held on the waters off Porto Cervo, Sardinia with the week’s six class winners receiving coveted Rolex timepieces for their outstanding achievements. The triumphant class winners were: Freya (Maxi), Arobas (Mini Maxi), Music (Grand Prix), Sleeper X (Sparkman & Stephens), Natalia (ClubSwan 42) and Elena Nova (Swan 45 World Championship). Video above published Sep 18, 2016.
Rolex Swan Cup – Day 4 – 16th September:
From modern day superyachts to classic designs, one-design to custom built, cutting-edge to vintage, the record-breaking 2016 Rolex Swan Cup fleet encompassed a vast cross-section of yachting heritage. The 36 yachts competing in the Sparkman & Stephens class included some of those which graced the very first Rolex Swan Cup events in the 1980s. Their enduring appeal is a tribute to the then innovativeness of their design and quality of their construction. In the hands of passionate owners they are lovingly maintained to preserve the heritage and traditions they embody, not as museum pieces but as the sea-kindly craft they were designed to be. On the water, the third day of racing was completed at the Rolex Swan Cup with competition intensifying in all six classes. Video above published Sep 16, 2016.
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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. Video published on Aug 11, 2016
2016 Rolex Swan Cup, 11-18 Sept 2016 Rolex Swan Cup & Swan 45 World Championship - 2016 - Porto Cervo: Created in 1980, this biennial regatta attracts a spectacular fleet of yachts from around the world and celebrates the enduring collaboration between Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The 2016 edition marks a special milestone as Nautor celebrates its 50th Anniversary year. In recent years the fleet has regularly topped 100 yachts ranging from 36 to 112 feet (11 to 35 metres) in length and spanning the entire spectrum of the Nautor’s Swan family, from early designs by Sparkman and Stephens to hi-tech one-design craft of German Frers. The 2016 edition will once again play host to the Swan 45 World Championship while the remainder of the fleet will be divided into categories according to the size and age of the participating yachts. Drawing some of the most beautiful Nautor’s Swan yachts –including many new models – and many of the world’s top sailors, the Rolex Swan Cup provides a week of the spirited racing. Tweets by YccsPortoCervo more sailing news below (@ web version link below for mobile)
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 More info at http://www.yccs.it/en/and here.
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2016 Audi Settimana Delle Bocche Highlights - Day 5 in Porto Cervo:
The fifth and final day of the 2016 Audi Settimana delle Bocche in Porto Cervo was a lively one with 25 knots of wind, and a strong challenge for the title. Rán Racing were just two points adrift of Quantum Racing heading into the final day. Next stop: Puerto Portals for the Puerto Portals Sailing Week. Racing starts again on 25th July. Published July 2, 2016
2016 Audi Settimana Delle Bocche highlights - Day 4 in Porto Cervo:
We start and finish the day with a sustainability theme: an ambassadors' meeting and a beach cleanup with 11th Hour Racing. In between we held two WL Races, with a light breeze and a twist in the tale of the leaderboard as Quantum Racing were forced to restart in Race 7. Two points adrift are Rán Racing with it all to play for in the final day here inPorto Cervo. Published July 2, 2016. See also on JohnTheCrowd.com:
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
2016 52 Super Series HIGHLIGHTS: Scarlino Cup Day 5:
The combination of a localised pressure system, a resulting thunderstorm, variable winds, a possible three-race-day, and a tight gap between the teams at the top made the last day of the regatta somewhat of a mystery. Quantum Racing took the glory with Alegre and Platoon hot on their heels going into Porto Cervo for the 2016 Audi Settimana delle Bocche. Racing starts again on 28th June 2016. Video published May 29, 2016- For more see this full race article: http://bit.ly/25uhEjB
2016 52 Super Series HIGHLIGHTS: Scarlino Cup Day 4:
Going into the final day of the 2016 Scarlino Cup, still anything could happen with only six points separating first-placed @Quantum Racing from third-placed @Alegre. Racing will start today at 12:05. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the very special interview at the end of this short clip. Rough day… Published May 29, 2016. Full race article: http://bit.ly/1TMubX1
Scarlino Race Programme
Tuesday 24th May, Official Practice Race
Wednesday 25th May, Windward-leeward Races
Thursday 26th May, Windward-leeward Races
Friday 27th May, Coastal Race
Saturday 28th May Windward-leeward Races
Sunday 29th May Windward-leeward Races, Prize-giving ceremony 1730hrs (local time).
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2015 - video highlights above - A fleet of 40 of the world’s most spectacular monohull yachts gathered in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, for Race 1 of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, on Monday, September 7th. With the yachts ranging from 60 ft up to almost 220 ft, the ruggedly beautiful coast of Northern Sardinia provided a breathtaking backdrop to the six-day regatta, impeccably hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, partners with Rolex for over 30 years. One of the most competitive battles took place between the six 72-footers entered for the Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship. Maxi owners have little trouble convincing the world’s best professional sailors - Olympic Champions, round-the-world race and America’s Cup winners - to join them for one of the most highly anticipated contests in the annual grand prix sailing calendar. Published on Sep 21, 2015.
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2015 - The Maxi 72 class (video above): Among the many battles taking place at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia, none is likely to be closer than the six-way fight to win the Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship. This, the sixth edition of the World Championship, is widely predicted to be the most competitive yet, with some new faces already showing good form against the established players in this high-octane Grand Prix fleet. Published on Sep 8, 2015
WIND WHIPS UP MAXI FLEET: "Porto Cervo, Italy. 08 September 2015. A brisk 15-18 knot north-easterly breeze and increasingly choppy seas made for an exciting second day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup & Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship. The event, underway through 12th September in Porto Cervo, is organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with title sponsor Rolex and the International Maxi Association. With only Thomas Bscher’s Open Season holding onto her initial lead gained yesterday, an all-new set of contenders has moved up to take the top spots in their respective divisions: Robertissima III, owned by Roberto Tomasini Grinover (Maxi 72), Riccardo Di Michele’s H2O (Mini Maxi RC/SOT), Maximilian Klink’s Caro (Mini Maxi Racing), Windfall, owned by Michael Cotter (Maxi R/C), Vittorio Moretti’s Viriella (Supermaxi)..." (read more at the link above)
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Sept 6-12
UPDATE September 7, 2015: Sailing Comanche, the world's fastest monohull - Sailing the world's fastest monohull the 100ft carbon supermaxi Comanche. Matthew Sheahan gets aboard and talks to skipper Ken Read about what makes this boat special.ComancheRESULTS at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Sept. 6-12.
UPDATE 6 Sept 2015: Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2015 - Preview Video-- A fleet of 40 of the world’s most spectacular monohull yachts are gathered in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, for race 1 of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, which starts on Monday 7 September. With the yachts ranging from 60ft up to almost 220ft, the ruggedly beautiful coast of Northern Sardinia provides a breathtaking backdrop to the six-day regatta, impeccably hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, partners with Rolex for over 30 years. One of the most competitive battles will take place between the six 72-footers entered for the Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship. Maxi owners have little trouble convincing the world’s best professional sailors - Olympic Champions, round-the-world race and America’s Cup winners - to join them for one of the most highly anticipated contests in the grand prix sailing calendar. (Published on Sep 6, 2015)
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Course Map above
UPDATE: September 6, 2015: Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Sept. 6-12
UPDATE: 34 Copa del Rey Mapfre 2015 | Event Wrap Up - sailing video below
The Real Club Nautico de Palma has become world renowned for organising the famous annual Copa del Rey, the key high summer regatta in the Mediterranean, as well as hosts to many top international regattas from Olympic dinghy classes to Maxi yachts. Published on Aug 11, 2015
Spirit of Yachting - Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014 video above - In the crystal clear waters of Porto Cervo, Sardinia, the 2014 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup took place for the fifth time. Against the breath-taking setting of Italy’s Mediterranean coast, passionate boat owners on board their cutting-edge Maxi yachts embarked on an adventure of intense rivalry and high drama. The focus was on sailing in style and even included a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the renowned Swan yachts, with a tour at the emblematic shipyard in Finland, where the boats are made. Once more the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup proved to be an enthralling spectacle. World class action and eye-catching racing craft in one of the most enticing locations on the planet.
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup:
The Costa Smeralda provides a stunning setting and varied conditions for the THE MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP, one of the highlights of the Mediterranean Yachting season. The first MAXI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP was held in Sardinia 1980--the brainchild of YACHT CLUB COSTA SMERALDA and its President, THE AGA KHAN.
EVENT PROGRAMME
Sunday, 6 September YCCS Welcome Reception Inspections, registration and briefing
Monday, 7 September Race (s)
Tuesday, 8 September Race (s)
Wednesday, 9 September Race (s)
Thursday, 10 September Lay day or resail
Friday, 11 September Race (s) Rolex Crew Party
Saturday, 12 September Race (s) Final Prize Giving
Hobart to host 2.4mR World Sailing Championship
Sail World (press release)
The ISAF Sailing World Cup will be held on Melbourne's Port Phillip from December seven - thirteen, 2015, with the 2.4mR class racing out of the ...
Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship 2014 video above
MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP
MINI MAXI ROLEX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2014
PORTO CERVO regattanews.com
August 31- Sept 6, 2014: RESULTS
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: "The Mini Maxi Class is in the ascendancy; interest is high, enthusiasm palpable and new designs in the offing. Principally featuring 72-ft length boats, the fifth running of the championship is one of the standout features of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, sailing’s annual rendezvous for Maxi yachts in Porto Cervo, Sardinia organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) and the International Maxi Association (IMA) and sponsored by Rolex since 1985."
International Maxi Association: "Porto Cervo, 2 September, 2014. Stunning scenary, tactical agility Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Day Two. On the second day of the regatta, the 35 strong Maxi fleet was split onto two separate race courses. A tactically challenging windward leeward course was set for the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship fleet, the nine strong Wally Class plus the magnificent J-Class fleet, all of which completed two races today...."
Tamworth Sailing Club signs up for world record salute to Andrew 'Bart' Simpson "Bart's Bash" Thousands of boats will take to the water in memory of British Olympic champion Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, who tragically died in May last year while training for the prestigious America’s Cup, the biggest event in sailing....
New sanitation project for Rio Olympic sailing venue
Rio de Janeiro officials on Tuesday unveiled a new sanitation project that aims to eliminate the stain of raw sewage defiling the waters of Rio de Janeiro’s Gloria Marina, where the 2016 Olympic sailing events are to be held. - See more at: sailingscuttlebutt.com
Sailing in the St. Vincent Grenadines I have long considered the Grenadines to be among the most beguiling places on earth. The idyllic chain of Caribbean islands and cays that stretches some 50 miles north to south from St. Vincent to Grenada is the very definition of a tropical paradise, with steep, jungle-covered slopes; azure water; and sugar-sand beaches. Just as enchanting is the relative remoteness of the region. There are no large cruise ships, and many of the smaller islands are uninhabited. The snorkeling and diving are superb, as are other water-based activities....
Ahoy, Matey! Grab the Helm at These Caribbean Sailing Schools: " ....I jumped at the chance to become the first student in Peter Island Resort’s learn-to-sail program last month. The luxe private-island resort, one of those old-school Caribbean gems, recognized that a lot of guests watch the boats anchor off Deadman’s Beach and their occupants roll into the beach bar, and they feel more than a little envy...."
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The Year 2019 in Sailing (video)
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2020 Coronavirus Updates:
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GC32 Racing Tour @Villasimius Cup 2019: Day 3
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VIDEO: Programme Seven 2014, Sydney, Australia
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the world famous Opera House provided the
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Sailing Magazine - Episode 20 - Dec. 2011
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