Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Transportation of FC100 Yacht Nomade IV by Maxi Dolphin

FC100 sailing yacht NOMADE IV leaves Maxi Dolphin shipyard to continue construction in Marghera, Italy

May 13, 2013

The prestigious Italian builder, Maxi Dolphin has recently transported its new 30-metre FC100 superyacht Nomade IV to Marghera, near Venice to continue the vessel’s construction. Scheduled for delivery in mid-July 2013, Nomade IV will make her debut at the upcoming Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.

Swan Fleet racing at the Rolex Swan Cup © Nautor's Swan - Kurt Arrigo.jpg

2013-2020 ClubSwan Programme announced

December 11, 2012

ClubSwan announced its 2013 to 2020 extensive programme, offering excellent occasions for Swan owners to share their enthusiasm in breathtaking locations, while taking part in regattas, cruises or social events.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012 Photo by Rolex Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012 attended by Hall Spars equipped yachts

September 13, 2012

This year’s 23rd edition of the popular Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was attended by several Hall Spars equipped vessels, taking victory in three of the five Divisions. These include Bella Mente yacht, superyacht Nilaya or luxury yacht Aegir.

ESIMIT EUROPA 2 (SLO) winner of the Maxi Racing class - Photo Carlo Borlenghi

2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – Arresting and challenging week of prestige and endeavour

September 10, 2012

The 23rd edition of the prestigious and popular sailing yacht regatta, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup has come to close, marked by excellent racing, full of challenges and ever-changing weather.

ESIMIT EUROPA 2 (SLO), DURING COASTAL RACE - Photo Carlo Borlenghi

Frustrating last day at the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

September 08, 2012

Last day at the 23rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by frustration as the race was cancelled due to insufficient breeze. The leader board remains unchanged.

Superyacht Nilaya leader in her class - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012: Day 5 – Victory for luxury yacht Nilaya in her class

September 07, 2012

On Racing Day 5 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup the weather conditions permitted to start racing in the afternoon, bringing the victory for sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR), in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship; superyacht Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) in Maxi Racing; luxury yacht Aegir (GBR) in Maxi Racing/Cruising; superyacht Nilaya (GBR) in Supermaxi and sailing yacht Magic Carpet 2 (GBR) in the Wally class.

HAP FAUTHS NEW LAUNCH BELLA MENTE IS MAKING HER MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP DEBUT - Photo Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Club – A rendezvous of grand designs

September 07, 2012

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is a prestigious regatta held every year in Sardinia at Porto Cervo, showcasing some of the world’s most impressive sailing yachts.

Sailing yacht Velsheda - Photo By Rolex -Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Update

September 07, 2012

Day four at the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia was accompanied by sunshine, blue skies and calm sea.

Sailing Yacht Esimit Europa 2 - Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012 – First half in the Maxi Paradise

September 06, 2012

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 finishes the course of La Maddalena in Sardina in 2:32:01 in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup regatta.

Start of the Wally Class - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012: Day 3 – Yachts competing again

September 06, 2012

Competing started again on Racing Day 3 of the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Bella Mente yacht won in both races in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship, Esimit Europa 2 superyacht in Maxi Racing, sailing yacht Altair in Maxi Racing/Cruising, Nilaya in Supermaxi as well as Open Season in Wally.

Dockside at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012: Day 2 – Competing abandoned due to Sardinian storm

September 05, 2012

The second day of racing in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by the strong Sardinian storm, due to which the race had to been called off.

Start of the mini maxi class - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

A great start for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012

September 04, 2012

Racing Day 1 near 29-nautical mile coastal race of the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup has been won by sailing yacht Ran 2 in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship; superyacht Velsheda in Maxi Racing; luxury yacht Aegir in Maxi Racing/Cruising; superyacht Nilaya in Supermaxi and sailing yacht Magic Carpet 2 in Wally. The fastest vessel to complete the course was superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

100ft sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 competing in Porto Cervo, Sardinia© Luca Butto'

Esimit Europa 2 superyacht racing in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

September 03, 2012

Following a great success achieved at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the Monaco – Porto Cervo regatta, as well as the Palermo – Monte Carlo regatta, the 100ft luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2 is currently competing in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, starting today.

Maxi fleet berth at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Docks - Photo by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

A fleet of 34 international Maxi yachts competing in this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

September 03, 2012

The total number of 34 spectacular maxi yachts have kicked off the 23rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup today. These include the largest vessel to compete, the 66m megayacht Hetairos.

100ft Esimit Europa 2 superyacht - Photo by Studio Borlenghi/G. Trombetta

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 beats 9 years old world sailing record

August 27, 2012

Measuring 30 meters in LOA, the luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 and her 18 crew have broken another record, following a huge success at the Giraglia Rolex Cup. Departing from Monaco, this spectacular sloop reached Porto Cervo in Sardinia in incredible 5 hours 11 minutes 17 seconds.

100ft luxury superyacht Esimit Europa 2 © STUDIO_BORLENGHI/G.Trombetta

Esimit Europa 2 superyacht to compete in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

August 24, 2012

Luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 is currently getting ready to participate in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, kicking off in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo on September 2. She will do her best to beat the 2003 record, set by the luxury yacht Nariida.

Superyacht Sojana and part of the supermaxi fleet Photo credit RolexCarlo Borlenghi

2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup to start in less than one month

August 17, 2012

Running from September 2 to 8, the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is to kick off in less than one month. This year’s 23rd edition will be marked by the competitive premiere of the 164ft sailing yacht Better Place as well as the 216ft superyacht Hetairos.

Sailing yacht Magic Carpet 2 leading the fleet Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

The 23rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, September 2-8, 2012

June 01, 2012

The fabulous Porto Cervo Marina in Sardinia will welcome the spectacular sailing yachts competing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup from September 2 to 8. This popular event has already hosted such sailing legends as Niklas Zennström, Larry Ellison, Leonardo Ferragamo, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones as well as Marco Tronchetti Provera.

Swan 90 Sailing yacht DSK Wins Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011 © Rolex  & Carlo Borlenghi 2011

Swan 90 Sailing yacht DSK Wins Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011

September 13, 2011

Danilo Salsi and his crew of the Swan 90 sailing yacht DSK, are celebrating an overall victory at this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, taking first place in the Racing / Cruising division by a matter of 1 point on the final day.  A tight head to head between the Italian Swan, S/Y DSK and…

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011. Sailing yacht Ran 2 wins Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship: Credit Carlo Borlenghi Rolex

2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Concludes in Dramatic style

September 11, 2011

The 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded in dramatic style with the completion of the scheduled programme for all classes. The verdicts are in. This year’s class victors are: Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship: Niklas Zennström’s sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR); Maxi Racing: Sir Irvine Laidlaw’s S/Y Highland Fling (MON); Maxi Racing/Cruising division: Danilo Salsi’s…

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