The overall victory in this year’s Giraglia Rolex Cup, marked by the record smashed by the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, has been confirmed for the Franck Nöel’s TP52 sailing yacht Near Miss.
Celebrating the one hundred year anniversary of the establishment of the Russian Yachting Federation (RYF) as well as the one hundred year anniversary of a Russian sailor winning the first Olympic medal in sailing, the 2012 is a very important year for Russian sailing.
Taking place from June 27 to July 2 on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the Masterpiece London 2012 will showcase the beautiful limited edition Riva Aquariva yacht tender by Marc Newson.
The construction of the new 55m Columbus superyacht has been recently officially announced by the well known Italian builder Palumbo Shipyard. This beautiful vessel easily sleeps 12 guests in 6 comfortable staterooms.
Today’s second race of the Audi Sardinia Cup 2012 brought the victory of the Quantum Racing Team from the USA, with second place taken by the Italian team of Audi Azzurra Sailing Team.
Hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the Audi Sardinia Cup 2012 is currently being won by Italy, represented by the Soto 40 yacht Alegre.
This morning saw the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 reach the overall victory in the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy, completing the race in a time of 14 hours, 56 minutes and 16 seconds, breaking the course record.
14 hours, 56 minutes and 16 seconds is the new record reached by the 100ft sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 in the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy.
Another jewel of the Benetti Vision 145′ series, the 44m superyacht Checkmate (hull BV018) was successfully launched on June 9. Accommdoation aboard this wonderful vessel is offered to 10 guests and a crew of 9 professionals.
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.
Today 13 June saw the departure of 170 yachts racing in this year’s Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France heading to Sanremo, Italy. The absolure favourite of the race is the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, closely followed by the 62ft sailing yacht Jethou.