For the second year in a row, the splendid sailing yacht Avel won the Rolex Trophy at the 2012 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Awarded to the best performing yacht over 16 metres in length on deck in the Tradition division, Avel triumphed over Lady Anne, Skylark as well as Marigold yachts.
ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL achieved an amazing victory on the fourth day of competing in ACWS San Francisco, winning the match racing championship.
Ben Ainslie’s J.P. Morgan BAR as well as the two Artemis Racing teams have triumphed on the third day of competing in ACWS San Francisco.
Ben Ainslie’s J.P. Morgan BAR as well as the two Artemis Racing teams are currently leading in the second leg of the America’s Cup World Series San Francisco, following their victory after Day 3.
Sailing yacht Manitou could be described as the vessel encapsulating the fabled allure of the 2012 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez taking place on the southern coast of France these days.
Ben Ainslie’s J.P. Morgan BAR is currently leading in the second America’s Cup World Series San Francisco Fleet Racing Championship, following their great victory on Racing Day 2.
The second day of racing in the second leg of the America’s Cup World Series San Francisco was marked by convincing wins of Artemis Racing and Emirates Team New Zealand.
Peter Burling of Team Korea as well as China Team’s Phil Robertson highlighted the first day of racing at America’s Cup World Series San Francisco with their first victories in very difficult weather conditions.
The second leg of the America’s Cup World Series San Francisco started today. The first match race has been won by China Team.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez represents a great passion for sailing and for vintage yachts, in particular. The total number of 55 yachts belonging to the 114-strong Tradition division are eligible for the Rolex Trophy. The oldest is sailing yacht Marigold, designed by Charles E. Nicholson.
The second America’s Cup World Series San Francisco with qualifying racing for the match racing championship will begin tomorrow.