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The regatta pits the U.S. champion team against all of the challengers for the 34th America’s Cup for the first time. And it will demonstrate the vision that has fast-forwarded one of the oldest competitions in sport into a high-seed, innovative and modern event.
With ten days until the start of the inaugural America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) regatta in Cascais (Portugal), Artemis Racing is pleased to announce the team’s crew for this event.
Oggi gli sfidanti internazionali della 34ma America’s Cup hanno rivelato i loro piani per vincere il trofeo e avere l’onore di difendere la Coppa nelle loro nazioni di appartenenza.
Team rappresentati Cina, Francia (con due sfide), Italia, Nuova Zelanda, Repubblica di Corea, Svezia e Stati Uniti hanno fatto la loro prima apparizione comune nella città che ospiterà la Coppa America nel 2013. Occasione è stata una conferenza stampa nel corso della quale gli organizzatori hanno reso nota la lista degli iscritti. Un nono team sarà presentato nel corso di una conferenza stampa programmata in Europa per il prossimo 23 giugno.
Successful season opener in Northern Germany. After closing, the hanseboot ancora boat show reported a new record high of displayed boats and strong interest in its extended supporting program. The four day event took place from May 26-29, 2011 in the ancora Marina in Neustadt.
Mentre Alegre reduce dalla vittoria della Rolex Volcano Race procede nella risalita verso Capri, dove è attesa intorno alle 3 del mattino dal Comitato per una scenografica premiazione notturna, gli altri Maxi seguono a breve distanza.
Andres Soriano armatore di Alegre conquista la Line Honour della prima Rolex Volcano Race. Il Millis 68 con a bordo anche Francesco De Angelis ha infatti tagliato la linea di arrivo alle 10 18′40″ di questa mattina. Linea di arrivo è stata fissata ad Alicudi, dopo il passaggio per i vulcani di Stromboli, Strombolicchio e le isole delle Eolie.
Andres Soriano’s Mills 68, Alegre crossed the finish line of the inaugural Rolex Volcano Race on Thursday 26th May at 10h 18m 40s CEST. The finish has been set off the island of Alicudi, the most westerly of the Aeolian Islands. The course was shortened by the race committee due to a lack of wind in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea.
During the night, Andres Soriano’s Mills 68, Alegre pulled away from the fleet, touching over 11 knots of boat speed, effortlessly gliding through the Tyrrhenian Sea. By dawn, Alegre was passing Capri, over 25 miles ahead of her nearest rival, Danilo Salsi’s Swan 90, DSK Pioneer Investments. Alegre boasts a top class crew, including Neapolitan local, Francesco de Angelis.
The Royal Swedish Yacht Club (Kungliga Svenska Segel Sällskapet, KSSS), represented by Artemis Racing, has become the Challenger of Record for the 34th America’s Cup. “We welcome KSSS and their team Artemis Racing into this role,” AC34 Regatta Director Iain Murray said.
The Giraglia Rolex Cup. Renowned. Respected. Prestigious. Historic. The ‘Fastnet of the Mediterranean’ is back for a 59th year as Corinthian sailing talent from around the world compete for one of the most illustrious and sought-after prizes in the sport. Given the prospective talent on show and enthralling encounters experienced in recent years, the 2011 edition promises to be another rich fixture in the sailing calendar.
The year 2011 marks the seventh anniversary of the Rolex Capri Sailing Week although with a significant break from tradition due to the inception of the Rolex Volcano Race, scheduled from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 May.
Strong winds on Day 1 are followed by no wind and a lack of racing
MIAMI (8 December 2010) – After yesterday’s wet and wild start to the ORACLE RC 44 Cup Miami, the regatta ground to a virtual halt today with a lack of wind.
After waiting all day for the wind to build, Principal Race Officer Peter Reggio was forced to abandon the day’s schedule at 1520 hours with insufficient breeze on the racecourse.
La Solitaire du Figaro revealed the course of the 2011 edition on Friday 3rd December at the Paris Boat Show, which for the first time shall comprise of four French towns and one foreign town. It also announced Eric Bompard Cashmere’s commitment as main partner for the next three editions.
Eric Bompard Cashmere, main partner
Mr Eric Bompard, CEO of Eric Bompard Cashmere and Mr Francis Morel, General Director of the Figaro Group are delighted with the agreement.
La Maddalena, Italy (May 20, 2010) The BMW ORACLE Racing team is ready to return to Louis Vuitton Trophy action in La Maddalena, Sardinia.
This Thursday in Eric Tabarly’s Cité de la Voile and then its base in Lorient, vessel owner Groupama and its team, revealed the reasons behind their commitment to the next two editions of the Volvo Ocean Rac
Leader of the provisional ranking this morning, BMW ORACLE Racing didn’t start the day well, loosing a precious point to Ceeref in their first match.
Grazie alla cenere del vulcano irlandese che sta tenendo a terra la stragrande maggioranza degli aerei europei, spostarsi via mare potrebbe essere un’alternativa valida per andare da un continente all’altro.
Dopo aver vinto la Coppa America il magnate americano Larry Ellison è in procinto di acquistare una squadra dell’NBA.
The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the premium global match racing series culminating in crowing the ISAF Match Racing World Champion at the end of 10 international events.





