Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for La Maddalena

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Corsica to Sardinia charter vacation aboard the outstanding high performance sailing yacht LUPA OF LONDON

May 03, 2012

Super yacht Lupa of London is an outstanding high performance sailing yacht available for luxury holidays around the popular yacht charter destination – the Mediterranean. Not only that she is a wonderful vessel, she is also managed by an excellent crew, receiving many great reviews and feedbacks.

Sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 and Moonbeam IV. Credit Alessandro SpigaYCCS

Sailing yacht MARIETTE OF 1915 Queen of the Classics in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally

September 15, 2011

SAILING YACHT ELENA WINS AMONG THE BIG CLASS ASSOCIATION The 38 metre schooner Mariette of 1915 claimed three wins in three races to be crowned victor of the Veteran Big Boat Rally 2011 in Porto Cervo. The event, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, saw majestic sailing yachts dating…

Sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 - Photo Credit Alessandro Spiga YCCS

Majestic sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 maintains lead in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally

September 14, 2011

The reign of sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 continues on Day Two of the Veteran Big Boat Rally in Porto Cervo. The 38 metre schooner leads the overall classification with victories in corrected time in both races held. Second in the overall classification is Moonbeam IV, Xavier Tancogne’s 35 metre Fife-built gaff cutter. Moonbeam IV…

Sailing yacht Elena - Photo Credit Alessandro Spiga YCCS

Superyacht Elena and sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 shine in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally

September 13, 2011

Porto Cervo, 13th September 2011. The first day of sailing in the Veteran Big Boat Rally 2011, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, brought sunshine, scorching temperatures and light easterly winds. Today’s coastal race of approximately 20 miles was won by the 38 metre schooner Mariette of 1915 who…

Classic sailing yachts gather in Porto Cervo for Veteran Big Boat Rally - Sailing yacht Mariette racing -Photo Credit YCCS

Classic sailing yachts gather in Porto Cervo for Veteran Big Boat Rally

September 13, 2011

The fleet of seven classic sailing yachts gathered in Porto Cervo, Sardinia for the Veteran Big Boat Rally, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, has attracted several curious onlookers, drawn not so much by the size of the fleet, but by the size of each individual yacht. With four…

The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale - La Maddalena - Luois Vuitton Trophy

The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale lowers the curtain of Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena

June 07, 2010

The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale lowered the curtain of Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena that witnessed Emirates Team New Zealand winning by a hair. Russia’s Synergy threatened up to the last minute that, after two convincing victories, lost 3-2.

Louis Vuitton Trophy, La Maddalena, Italy, May 22nd-June 6th 2010. Race Day 16, final Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) vs Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS) - photography by Bob Grieser - outsideimages.co.nz - Louis Vuitton Trophy

Emirates Team New Zealand wins Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Regatta

June 06, 2010

Two races down and on match point, Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Regatta today in an action-packed afternoon of match race sailing. It was the first time in America’s Cup history that a Russian-flagged boat has reached the final of a Louis Vuitton-sponsored event and her mixed Russian and international crew led by Polish skipper Karol Jablonski came very close to clinching the series.

Louis Vuitton Trophy Race Day 12. All4ONE (GER) vs ALEPH Sailing Team. Photo Credit Bob Grieser (5)

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Day 12 – 4 boats separated by 1 point.

June 02, 2010

The French/German team All4One moved up to second equal place at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today and will race Sweden’s top-placed Artemis tomorrow to decide the winner of the round robin.

The other match between Emirates Team New Zealand and Italy’s Mascalzone Latino, both currently second equal, will be key to resolving the other top places. Tonight, all four boats are at the top of the points table with only one point separating them.

Cameramen on the race boats provide another close view of the action - © Bob Grieser

Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena’s Final Four Days on Live Internet Stream

June 02, 2010

The final four days of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena will be televised around the globe, live, beginning on 3rd June. In territories without live television, fans can pick up the programme on a live internet stream. With 10 of the best sailing teams in the world duelling on the sparkling waters of the…

BMW ORACLE Racing (USA) vs Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) © Bob Griese

Day Seven Luois Vuitton Throphy La Maddalena – Russia Joins Sweden and New Zealand in Three-Way Tie

May 28, 2010

Russia’s Synergy Racing Team joined Sweden’s Artemis and Emirates Team New Zealand on top of the points table at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today as unstable wind conditions limited the schedule to just two races. There were upsets in both races sailed as the Russians beat the America’s Cup champion BMW Oracle Racing…

Louis Vuitton Trophy, Day6. Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) vs ALEPH Sailing Team (FRA) - Photo Credit Bob Grieseroutsideimages.co.nz

Louis Vuitton Trophy Day 6: Sweden and New Zealand first equal

May 27, 2010

Emirates Team New Zealand won two races today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena to end the day first equal on points with Sweden’s Artemis, each with 4-1 records.

Louis Vuitton Trophy - Race day 5. All4One beat Luna Rossa in a close race. Photo Credit Bob Grieserousideimages.co.nzLouis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Artemis in control at La Maddalena

May 26, 2010

The Swedish team Artemis, skippered by Paul Cayard and steered by Terry Hutchinson, won another race at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today to preserve an unbroken record of four wins and no losses.

Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Day Five - Photo Credit Paul Todd

Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Day Five Report – Mascalzone Latino Audi Team beat Russian Synergy by 8 seconds

May 26, 2010

Southerly breeze tending south east today. Breeze was ten knots before the first race but quickly built. At the second race start it was up to 14-16 and still increasing. Flight Three, Race One: Mascalzone Latino def Synergy Russian Sailing Team, 00:8– Mascalzone Latino earned a thrilling come-from-behind win in this match on the final…

Artemis on Day Four at the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy

Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Day Four Report – BMW ORACLE Suffers Damage

May 25, 2010

Wind aplenty today. Racing started in 12 knots of westerly breeze and began building as racing progressed. The day started with a plan to sail five flights of two races each, weather permitting, but a start line collision between ALEPH Sailing Team and Azzurra, for which the French boat was disqualified, will limit racing today….

All4One coming into the weather mark drops its spinnaker pole. Mascalzone fails to give them room and gets red flagged  - photo credit Bob Grieser

Italian teams feature prominently Louis Vuitton Trophy at La Maddalena

May 25, 2010

Three Italian boats featured today in some of the closest and most contentious racing in a very long day on the water at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena.

Louis Vuitton Trophy Opening Ceremony

Teams at the Porto Arsenale gather for the opening ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Trophy

May 21, 2010

Porto Arsenale in La Maddalena, Italy will see a gathering this evening of ten international sailing teams, including three from the host nation Italy,  for the opening ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. The official opening of the Louis Vuitton Trophy will be signalled by a cannon shot and the raising of the…

Mascalzone Latino Audi Team. Photo credit Giuliano Luzzatto

Louis Vuitton Trophy : Mascalzone Latino Audi plays host team in La Maddalena

May 20, 2010

The official inauguration ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena will take place on the 21st of May at 7pm at the former Navy base, now headquarters of the event.

Team Origin Sailing

Louis Vuitton Trophy: TeamOrigin announce sailing team for La Maddalena.

May 20, 2010

TeamOrigin, BRITISH America’s Cup team has announced their sailing team for the Louis Vuitton Trophy held in La Maddalena. The news of the team sailing in La Maddalena comes after the announcement by TEAM ORIGIN in an official statement that Mike Sanderson has left the team following the decision by Sir Keith Mills, Team Principal, to restructure the organisation

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Louis Vuitton Trophy: Training starts in La Maddalena

May 19, 2010

Official training sessions began in La Maddalena, Sardinia today for the ten teams participating in the Louis Vuitton Trophy from 22nd May to 6th June.

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