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2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: 170 yachts left St Tropez today

June 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today 13 June saw the departure of 170 yachts racing in this year's Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France heading to Sanremo, Italy. The absolure favourite of the race is the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, closely followed by the 62ft sailing yacht Jethou. ... read full story

Esimit Europa teams up with BMW

June 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Based on a long-term partnership, the Esimit Europa project will team up with the BMW Group Central Eastern Europe, becoming an official partner of the Esimit Europa project, which symbol is the 100ft luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2, currently competing in the 60th Giraglia Rolex Cup. ... read full story

Wingsail and crossbeams for ORACLE TEAM USA AC72 yacht delivered to San Francisco

June 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 12-story tall wingsail, along with hull crossbeams for the first of two AC72 yachts of the ORACLE TEAM USA, racing in the 34th America's Cup have been successfully delivered to San Francisco yesterday. ... read full story

A huge success for Swan yachts at Giraglia Rolex Cup

June 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Three days of inshore competition at this year's Giraglia Rolex Cup brought a great success for a high number of Swan yachts, competing in this popular race from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy. The Swan 53 sailing yacht Ondine placed first in the IRC B fleet, while the Swan 45 luxury yacht Mandolino took second place in the ORC A fleet, along with the Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, placing third in the IRC o fleet. ... read full story

Saint-Tropez: One of the world’s great sailing venues

June 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Playing host to the currently running Giraglia Rolex Cup as well as the well known Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the fabulous Mediterranean yacht charter destination Saint-Tropez is a real sailing paradise. ... read full story

Newport to Bermuda Race to feature new tide and current data by Tidetech

June 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Supplying the 34th America's Cup as well as the 2011/2012 Volvo Ocean Race, the well known oceanography specialist Tidetech has also prepared new regional oceanographic data for this year's Newport Bermuda Race. ... read full story

2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: Three days of dramatic inshore competition concluded today

June 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy drew to a close its three days of inshore racing, with Sir Peter Ogden’s 62-foot Mini Maxi luxury yacht Jethou (GBR) taking the title of the fastest yacht on the water. ... read full story

Audi Sardinia Cup to start tomorrow

June 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Starting tomorrow from Porto Cervo at 12 midday, the preparations for this year's Audi Sardinia Cup are well underway. Hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, there will be an international fleet of TP52 and Soto 40 racing yachts, competing in this popular race. ... read full story

The world’s Big Class yachts started the 2nd Westward Cup today

June 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 1 of this year's Westward Cup in Cowes, UK saw the 42m superyacht Mariette take the top position, followed by the 38m luxury yacht Mariquita and the 41.5m charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora) respectively. ... read full story

2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: Luxury yacht Bronenosec continues despite challenging conditions

June 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Despite strong winds and heavy seas, the Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec continued racing in today's Giraglia Rolex Cup in order to gain the leading position in Class o IRC. ... read full story

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