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
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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
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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
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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
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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
2011 Perini Navi Cup –Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon Wins – Final race cancelled
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Porto Cervo, 4th September 2011. Light and unstable winds led to racing being abandoned on the final day of the Perini Navi Cup 2011. Participants had been looking forward to the final battle between the top three superyachts which were separated by just one point; however the final classification remained unvaried from yesterday with the ... ... read full story
Race Two of Perini Navi Cup 2011 Regatta – Sailing Yacht MALTESE FALCON Retains the Lead
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Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. 3rd September 2011. The 56-metre yacht Panthalassa claimed victory today in the second race of the Perini Navi Cup 2011 and now sits in third place overall behind Parsifal II in second place and The Maltese Falcon yacht in first. Organized by the Yacht Costa Smeralda from 1st to 4th September,... ... read full story
2011 Perini Navi Cup – First Day Update: Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon leading the overall classification
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An exciting first day of the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup came to a close with The Maltese Falcon charter yacht leading the overall classification. The regatta, which sees the spectacular fleet of sailing yachts from the Perini Navi shipyard race off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, is organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo
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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
Everything is in place for the 4th Perini Navi Cup in Porto Cervo to start tomorrow
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The scene is set for the start of the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup taking place in Porto Cervo from 1st to 4th September. Eighteen Perini Navi sailing yachts have gathered in Porto Cervo for the event which is open only to yachts built by the renowned Viareggio shipyard. Organized by the Yacht... ... read full story