The three Big Class yachts racing in this year’s Westward Cup gathered today the Eatern Solent to compete for Yacht Club de Monaco Trophy. These include the 49.5m (160ft) charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), the 42.06m (138ft) luxury yacht Mariette, and the 38.1m (125ft) superyacht Mariquita. Today’s race was won by Mariette, now having 3 points in the overall competing.
Providing a unique opportunity to discuss the possibilities of the growing sailing industry, the 2012 Sailing Industry Conference, organised by Sail America, will be held from June 25 to 27 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
The strong wind, called Sardinian Mistral, caused the suspension of the Day One competing in the Audi Sardinia Cup 2012, hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and running from June 11 to 17.
The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg’s Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, with Russian as well as Italian crew aboard, is trying to bring the Russian sailing back on the map. Supported by Gazprom, this splendid vessel is currently racing in the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy, leaving St Tropez for Genoa today.
Three days of inshore competition at this year’s Giraglia Rolex Cup brought a great success for a high number of Swan yachts, competing in this popular race from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy. The Swan 53 sailing yacht Ondine placed first in the IRC B fleet, while the Swan 45 luxury yacht Mandolino took second place in the ORC A fleet, along with the Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, placing third in the IRC o fleet.
Starting tomorrow from Porto Cervo at 12 midday, the preparations for this year’s Audi Sardinia Cup are well underway. Hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, there will be an international fleet of TP52 and Soto 40 racing yachts, competing in this popular race.
Day 1 of this year’s Westward Cup in Cowes, UK saw the 42m superyacht Mariette take the top position, followed by the 38m luxury yacht Mariquita and the 41.5m charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora) respectively.
Despite strong winds and heavy seas, the Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec continued racing in today’s Giraglia Rolex Cup in order to gain the leading position in Class o IRC.
Delivered by Fitzroy Yachts in 2006 and designed by renowned Dubois Naval Architects, the 39m luxury charter yacht Ganesha (ex Zulu II) has received the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta’s Silver Jubilee Cup, along with prizes as Top Scored Boat over 31m in the Cruising Division, Top Scored Boat Owned by a YCCS Member, and Fitzroy’s trophy for Best Classified Fitzroy Yacht.
Swan 60 luxury yacht Bronenosec keeps her third position in her o IRC class of her first Giraglia Rolex Cup from Sanremo, Italy to St Tropez, France. She competes together with the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 as well as the Rolex Vulcano Race winner, sailling yacht Jethou.
Race 12 from New York to Nova Scotia of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race draws to a close, with Gold Coast Australia crossing the finish line this morning.
The Yacht Club de Monaco’s members have recently gathered to participate at the traditional YCM summer coctail, looking to the future of this prestigious yacht club, connecting all those involved in yachting.