Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Esimit Europa 2

The sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2

Founder of the sailing yacht Esimit Europa project, Igor Simcic, at the Cypriot Council of the EU presidency take over

February 21, 2012

Founder of the sailing yacht Esimit Europa project Igor Simcic was invited to participate at the official protocol at the Cypriot Council of the EU presidency in the second half of the year.

Igor Simcic of Esimit Europa 2 yacht and HSH Prince Albert II - Membership Certificate

Igor Simcic, owner of Esimit Europa 2 superyacht admitted to the Yacht Club de Monaco

December 20, 2011

During the festive banquet in Monte Carlo, Esimit Europa 2′s owner was accepted to one of the most elite clubs in the world – the Yacht Club de Monaco.

30m sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2

32nd Rolex Middle Sea Race won by 30m sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2

October 25, 2011

The 30m sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 has become the winner of the 32nd Rolex Middle Sea Race, covering the 606-nautical miles long race in 61 hours 24 minutes.

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 wins 43rd Barcolana Regatta - the Largest Regatta in the World

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 wins 43rd Barcolana Regatta – the Largest Regatta in the World

October 10, 2011

The Esimit Europa 2 sailing yacht has won the 43rd Barcolana regatta among the 1761 entrants and thousands of spectators, completing the 16,5-miles long course in 58 minutes and 5 seconds. Weather conditions with winds up to 24 knots were favourable for European flagged maxi yacht, which sails under the patronage of Jose Manuel Barroso,…

Igor Simcic, owner of ESIMIT EUROPA 2, Jochen Schuemann (skipper) and Lionel Schurch, Rolex SA

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Video Photos and Audio

June 30, 2011

The overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds ahead…

Sailing yacht FOXY LADY, overall winner of the 2011 Giraglia Rolex Cup Photo credit Rolex  Carlo Borlenghi

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins

June 27, 2011

The surprise overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds…

Sailing yacht ALEGRE - Photo credit Rolex  Kurt Arrigo

Impressive Lineup at the Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011

June 20, 2011

The 2011 edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup: 194 entrants for the offshore race; 20 countries and territories in attendance; around 2,200 competitors; numerous, challenging hours at sea; 18 hours 3 minutes 15 seconds the line honours record to beat; Esimit Europa 2 (SLO), the largest yacht on the roster at 30.5-metres/100-feet and the Vismara…

Yacht Esimit Europa 2 team - Image credit to Kurt Arrigo

Esimit Europa 2 crew officially presented at the Yacht Club de Monaco

June 13, 2011

The crew of Esimit Europa 2 has been officially presented in the Yacht Club de Monaco at the presence of HSH Prince Albert II.

Sailing yacht SCHOCKWAVE, Neville Crichton Photo credit: Rolex / Kurt Arrigo

59th Giraglia Rolex Cup

April 28, 2011

The Giraglia Rolex Cup. Renowned. Respected. Prestigious. Historic. The ‘Fastnet of the Mediterranean’ is back for a 59th year as Corinthian sailing talent from around the world compete for one of the most illustrious and sought-after prizes in the sport. Given the prospective talent on show and enthralling encounters experienced in recent years, the 2011 edition promises to be another rich fixture in the sailing calendar.

Rolex Middle Sea Race Prizegiving Ceremony - Photo credit Rolex  Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race: Valletta hosts prize giving

November 01, 2010

The ancient fortress city of Valletta, the former 16th century “Sacra Infermeria” of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, was host to the prize giving and close to 800 guests for the 31st edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

ESIMIT EUROPA 2 - Line Honours - crossing the finish line at 183232 Photo credit Rolex  Daniel Forster

Rolex Middle Sea Race, Esimit Europa 2 receives line honours.

October 25, 2010

At 18h 32m 32s CEST on Monday, sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) received line honours for the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Marsamxett Harbour. The Slovenian maxi’s elapsed time was 2 days, 6 hours, 52 minutes, 32 seconds.

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 Crew celebrate breaking Palermo-Monte Carlo record - Photo by Andrea Carloni

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 breaks Palermo-Monte Carlo record

August 23, 2010

The 100 foot maxi sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 was the first to cross the finish line in Monte Carlo, taking line honours in the Palermo-Monte Carlo Race. The crew onboard Esimit Europa 2 completed the 500 nautical mile course in 2 days 52 minutes, breaking the course record by 3 hours 19 minutes.

Esimit Europa 2 sailing yacht - Image credit to Marco Kandut

Sailing Yacht Esimit Europa 2 to race from Palermo to Monte Carlo

August 18, 2010

Palermo to Monte Carlo is the next challenge for the sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2. The yacht will face 26 other top class yachts starting the 500 mile race in the Tyrrhenian Sea on Wednesday 18th August 2010.

Giraglia Rolex Cup - Esimit Europa 2 Photo credit Stefano GattiniSTUDIO BORLENGHI

Giraglia Rolex Cup: Esimit Europa 2 takes Line honours.

June 13, 2010

The Yacht Club Italiano’s legendary committee boat, the Beppe Croce, had barely set the finish line when Esimit Europa 2 crossed over to take line honours in the first inshore race of the Giraglia Rolex Cup 2010.

Esimit Europa 2

The yacht Esimit Europa 2 – Claimed the World’s Fastest Yacht – Launched in Cannes, France

June 11, 2010

15 years ago, the Esimit Europa project symbolically connected border cities and regions and the idea that seemed utopian at the time became reality with the expansion of the European Union. Today is the time for a new dimension — a Pan-European dimension.

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