Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – intense racing on the Costa Smeralda’s idyllic waters

The azure waters and rocky outcrops of the Costa Smeralda provided a beautiful setting for the 30th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, which took place from 1–7 September at Porto Cervo in Sardinia. The regatta, supported by Rolex as part of an enduring partnership with yachting stretching back more than 60 years, attracted a diverse fleet of technically advanced yachts. After a week of intense but friendly racing, the class winners included Dario Ferrari’s Cannonball (Mini Maxi Racer 1), Lord Irvine Laidlaw’s Highland Fling (Maxi Racer) and Terry Hui’s Lyra (Wally).
Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. It naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and today supports the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas. The brand is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races, such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. It also supports the exciting new SailGP series, where national teams race in supercharged F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous harbours. Rolex’s partnerships with the likes of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Royal Ocean Racing Club, New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron are the foundation of its enduring relationship with this dynamic sport.
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