The Yachtsman of the Year trophy went to Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa yacht project, during the Yacht Club de Monaco 2012 Awards prize giving ceremony.
The prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) hosted its traditional winter cocktail. During the event, HSH Prince Albert II, the Club’s President, presented the Trophée Crédit Suisse YCM Awards 2012, won by Igor Simcic on sailing yacht Esimit Europa II for the numerous records he set.
It has been a very successful period for the McConaghy constructed luxury vessels, including charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI yacht as well as Esimit Europa 2 superyacht.
Due to the lack of wind, a bit frustrating Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 in Malta was attended by a record-breaking 83 international teams. The overall winner of the 33rd edition has become the South African yacht Hi Fidelity.
October 27 in Malta’s capital city Valletta saw the official prize giving ceremony of this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race. The Medot Sailing Trophy was presented.
This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race has been completed by the last year’s overall winner, Artie yacht, this morning. The total number of 9 boats are still competing. Tomorrow will see the official prizegiving.
Sailing yacht Hi Fidelity has been confirmed as overall winner of the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012. Arriving at 04:18.15 CEST this morning, Eddie De Villiers’ […]
Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 has concluded the season with an amazing victory in the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race. This splendid vessel completed this popular race in 85 hours, 33 minutes and 15 seconds.
The overall winner of the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race has become the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2, followed by luxury yacht Ran 2.
Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, the magnificent Esimit Europa 2 superyacht is expected to win this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, crossing the finish line shortly after midnight.
The currently running Rolex Middle Sea Race represents a kind of offshore competition, requiring preparation and planning, as well as right tactics and strategy. The yachts participating in this popular race often face plenty of navigational challenges.
This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race can be considered as one of the slowest races in recent years. Esimit Europa 2 superyacht continues to lead the fleet, followed by Ran 2 yacht and sailing yacht Stig.