Day four at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta was marked by calm weather coupled with intense racing at Porto Cervo, Sardinia
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Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 3 – Morning’s competition postponed due to strong winds
September 14, 2012
Due to strong winds caused by Mistral, the morning’s competing on Day 3 of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup was postponed untill 14:00 CEST. Day 3 victory went to charter yacht Highland Breeze (NED) in Maxi; sailing yacht Merel Four (NED) in Grand Prix; luxury yacht Shirlaf (ITA) in Classic while Earlybird (GER) took the first place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 2 – Swan yachts started competition as scheduled
September 13, 2012
Day 2 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by a 20-knot breeze, allowing to start the racing as planned. Victory went to Swan 80 yacht Berenice Bis in Maxi Class, Magical Mystery Tour yacht in Grand Prix class and Ondine yacht in Classic. Talj yacht has become the best performer in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Esimit Europa 2 superyacht breaks the Monaco-Porto Cervo Wally Record
August 28, 2012
The luxury sailing Esimit Europa 2 has smashed the 2003 record set by the Wally superyacht Nariida. Dubois designed 66m luxury yacht Aglaia will attempt to break it this September.
The Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – up to 100 Swan sailing yachts expected to participate
August 20, 2012
One of the most iconic sailing events, the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta is to start in less then a month, from 10-16 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. Around 100 Swan yachts are believed to participate this year, with almost 70 Swans already having confirmed their participation.
Dates for Dubois Cup 2013 revealed
July 31, 2012
The 4th edition of the Dubois Cup will be once again hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, situated in a popular Italian yacht charter destination – Porto Cervo in Sardinia. It will be held from June 1 to 3, 2013.
Nautor’s Swan futher expands its Maxi Range with launch of Swan 80S superyacht I AMSTERDAM
July 13, 2012
Belonging to the successful Nautor’s Swan Maxi Range, the latest Swan 80S luxury yacht I AMSTERDAM was launched at the end of May 2012. This beautiful vessel provides two internal layout options, with the owner’s cabin situated either aft or forward, plus 3 futher guest cabins.
17th Rolex Swan Cup, September 10-16, 2012
June 21, 2012
Running in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo from September 10 to 16, the 17th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, hosted by prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, will bring the most amazing meeting of the spectacular Nautor’s Swan yachts.
Team USA claims victory at the Audi Sardinia Cup 2012
June 17, 2012
Team USA wins the Audia Sardina Cup 2012, with Team Italy in the second place.
