Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is a prestigious regatta held every year in Sardinia at Porto Cervo, showcasing some of the world’s most impressive sailing yachts.
Day four at the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia was accompanied by sunshine, blue skies and calm sea.
Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 finishes the course of La Maddalena in Sardina in 2:32:01 in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup regatta.
Competing started again on Racing Day 3 of the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Bella Mente yacht won in both races in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship, Esimit Europa 2 superyacht in Maxi Racing, sailing yacht Altair in Maxi Racing/Cruising, Nilaya in Supermaxi as well as Open Season in Wally.
The second day of racing in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by the strong Sardinian storm, due to which the race had to been called off.
Racing Day 1 near 29-nautical mile coastal race of the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup has been won by sailing yacht Ran 2 in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship; superyacht Velsheda in Maxi Racing; luxury yacht Aegir in Maxi Racing/Cruising; superyacht Nilaya in Supermaxi and sailing yacht Magic Carpet 2 in Wally. The fastest vessel to complete the course was superyacht Esimit Europa 2.
Following a great success achieved at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the Monaco – Porto Cervo regatta, as well as the Palermo – Monte Carlo regatta, the 100ft luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2 is currently competing in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, starting today.
The total number of 34 spectacular maxi yachts have kicked off the 23rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup today. These include the largest vessel to compete, the 66m megayacht Hetairos.
Silvertip superyacht, along with luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming and sailing yacht G50 are three splendid vessels, all designed by Dubois Naval Architects. They have already confirmed their participation at the next year’s NZ Millennium Cup, held in February.
The next edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts on 18 February 2013. Along with this year’s winner, the 215-foot superyacht Hetairos, the 2013 race will be attended by such spectacular vessels as the 180ft megayacht Adela or the 203ft luxury yacht Athos and many others.
The popular yacht regatta Audi Hamilton Island Race Week will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. Taking place on the Hamilton Island owned by the Oatley family, the race is expected to attract more than 200 yachts in 2013.
ORACLE TEAM USA is expected to launch their first catamaran yacht AC72 this week. This spectacular vessel boasts a 130-foot wingsail and its first sail is scheduled for Friday.