Following a picture-perfect second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, the provisional overall classification sees Niklas Zennstrom’s Ràn 2 (GBR) in the lead in the Mini Maxi class, Claus Peter Offen’s Y3K (GER) in the Wally division and Danilo Salsi’s DSK Pioneer Investments (ITA) in the Maxi Racing/Cruising fleet. Esimit Europa... ... read full story
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: Early start in Porto Cervo
September 07, 2011
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A sharp start was the order of the day in Porto Cervo at the 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. After yesterday’s Mistral-inspired abandonment, this morning’s racing commenced at a prompt 10:30 CEST. With wind speeds predicted to rise dramatically across the day, Principal Race Officer Peter Craig warned: “It is an early start, or no... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: Today’s race cancelled due to strong Mistral winds
September 06, 2011
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Porto Cervo, Italy. 6th September 2011. Instead of racing around the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago, strong Mistral winds blowing off the north eastern coast of Sardinia kept the 45 Maxi yachts competing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011 firmly moored in Porto Cervo marina today. The fleet has been divided into Racing,... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup regatta to start tomorrow
September 05, 2011
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The 47 crews from 12 countries and territories present at the 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled start to this eye-catching regatta. The outlook is lively. After a potent and contrasting cocktail of thunderstorms and benign winds was served over the weekend, predictions... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: The Sardinian showcase
September 05, 2011
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Tuesday marks the start of racing at the eagerly-anticipated 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. A typically extravagant week is in store: the 47-strong multinational fleet present at this year’s regatta is the second largest in the event’s history. These multifarious crews arrive on the back of some starkly contrasting seasons. Having tackled offshore endurance events... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo
September 01, 2011
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The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo. The renowned regatta organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with partner Rolex will take place from 5th to 10th September when 46 of the world’s largest and most competitive maxi racing yachts are expected to do battle on the... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: The bold and the beautiful set for Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
August 04, 2011
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Come early September and as the height of the Mediterranean summer season passes with the grace of a fading sunset, the eyes of the sailing world will be focused firmly on one stand-out attraction: the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. This annual meeting of the bold and the beautiful, elegance and finesse, onshore refinement and offshore... ... read full story
FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.
July 07, 2011
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The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, Porto Cervo, Italy
July 07, 2011
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BLUE SKY, BLUE SEA, BLUE RIBBON The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the veritable highlight of the Mediterranean sailing calendar, will take place from 5-10 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Open to yachts over 18.29-metres (60-feet), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup pits together the largest, finest and most technologically-advanced monohull yachts in direct competition. The event additionally... ... read full story
Wally Yachts and Financial Times launch Maxi Yacht Grand Prix Series 2011
April 25, 2011
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Wally Yachts and the Financial Times have joined forces to launch a new Maxi Yacht racing series. The FT Wally Grand Prix Series is a unique series of races for the world’s largest fleet of Maxi racing yachts. The racing teams feature sailing’s premier talent from the America's Cup and the Olympics together with some of the most prominent captains of industry. The series takes place between April and October, moving between the Mediterranean’s most glamorous and vibrant sailing locations. ... read full story
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