Registration for this year’s Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta is now open. The 2014 edition of this popular event will be once again hosted by the fabulous Italy yacht charter destination – Sardinia‘s Porto Cervo and will run from June 3 to 7.
Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013 - Image credit to Carlo Borlenghi
First introduced in 2008, this is the regatta that opens the Mediterranean superyacht calendar. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) and Boat International Media, it attracts an ever-increasing fleet of sailing yachts. Modern and classic, performance and cruising vessels will once again head for the breath-taking waters of Sardinia, enjoying five days of exciting racing.
So far, 12 yachts have registered for the regatta, including such outstanding vessels as the 62m Holland Jachtbouw charter yacht Athos, the 33m Vitters superyacht Inoui and the 46m luxury yacht Ganesha, as well as the 57m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Twizzle.
RACING PROGRAMME
The racing programme will be organised by the highly experienced international race committee at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
Tuesday, 3 June Registration Day
Wednesday, 4 June Race Day 1
Thursday, 5 June Race Day 2
Friday, 6 June Race Day 3 – Fitzroy Yachts Race Day
Saturday, 7 June Race Day 4
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Tuesday 3 June
09.30 Sponsors’ Breakfast at YCCS
10.00-18.00 Registration open for participants
18:00-18:30 Skippers’ Briefing on top terrace of YCCS
18:30-19:30 Superyacht Racing Rules Review top terrace of YCCS
19.30-21.00 Welcome Cocktails at YCCS Clubhouse, dress code: Long trousers/cocktail
Wednesday, 4 June – Race Day 1
12.00 Scheduled first start
19.15 Loro Piana Owners’ Dinner at YCCS Clubhouse, dress code: Blazer & tie/cocktail
Thursday, 5 June – Race Day 2
12.00 Scheduled first start
19.00-22.00 Event Event
Friday, 6 June – Race Day 3
12.00 Scheduled first start
19.30-00.00 Sunset Party, dress code: Long trousers/beach chic
Saturday, 7 June – Race Day 4
12.00 Scheduled first start
18.00-19.00 Final Prize Giving at Piazza Azzurra
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