The Wally contenders for the 2011 Nespresso Cup have arrived in the exquisite Italian harbour of Portofino as preparations get underway to contest for ‘The Ultimate Cup’. The Wally crews have been out training today ahead of the official racing that starts tomorrow. “Our hopes are, of course, to win but we are not the only ones who are hoping,” said Claus-Peter Offen, owner of Y3K who finished 2nd overall last year. “There are a few boats who have the same hopes! The level of the boats and the crews is very high and very competitive and it’s going to be an exciting weekend.” ... read full story
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Nespresso Cup: Wally sailing yachts prepare for 2nd edition off Portofino
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With only one week to go until the start of the second edition of the Nespresso Cup to be held over the 6th to 8th May, eight Wally Yachts representing a diverse range of these unmistakable sleek and stylish sailing yachts will be gathering in the beautiful harbour of Portofino in the coming days ahead of official registration on Thursday, 5th May. ... read full story
Nespresso Cup: Wally Sailing SuperYachts to Gather in Portofino for 2nd Racing Regatta
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Nestlé Nespresso S.A and Wally Yachts, the world leader in yachting innovation, have announced the second edition of the Nespresso Cup, the international regatta exclusively for the Wally Class, taking place in Portofino in May 2011. The announcement was made together with Luca Bassani Antivari, President and Founder of Wally, and Nespresso Cup Ambassador and sailing legend Francesco de Angelis at the Yacht Club Italiano’s press conference which presented this season’s regattas. ... read full story