The 2015 calendar for the leading international Classic Yachts Circuit has been proudly unveiled by the Florentine luxury sports watch-maker, Officine Panerai.
Panerai has announced that is will host respite sails with Sailing Heals and Naples Sailing & Yacht Club on Friday. The event will be followed by an Italian-themed evening at their Waterside Shops Boutique
This year, Officine Panerai celebrates the 10th anniversary of their partnership with the world of classic sailing. Each of the regattas in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2014 will be marked by special events.
The fleet of the 2013 Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai enjoyed the weather conditions at the Bay of Cannes, on the opening day of the popular regatta.
It is expected that around 90 sailing yacht will take part in the course of the 35th Régates Royales de Cannes, taking place from 24th to 28th September, 2013.
The Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge North American Circuit is set to begin in August 2013. The circuit will start with the Marblehead Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta, taking place between 9th – 11th August 2013.
The third stage of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2013’s Mediterranean Circuit, Le Vele d’Epoca a Napoli will take place from June 27 – 30, 2013. The race will be attended by such majestic vessels as the 1911 31m sailing yacht Mariquita.
Part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2013, the 26th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was held from April 18 to 23, 2013, attended by 65 beautiful yachts. The overall victory went to the 28-metre sailing yacht Sumurun.
The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge returns to Newport, RI, for the final leg of the American circuit with the Museum of Yachting (MoY) Classic Yacht Regatta on September 4th and 5th. The highly anticipated annual event is sponsored by Panerai and presented by Land Rover. The event brings enthusiastic vintage and classic yacht owners and skippers to Narragansett Bay for what promises to be one the most exciting classic yacht regattas ever held in the United States.