6/22/2023 0 Comments Yacht rolex![]() ![]() The Swiss watchmaker naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and the brand’s enduring partnership now encompasses the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas, as well as towering figures in the sport, including ground-breaking round-the-world yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester and the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie. Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2022 was an example of excellence from start to finish. Inspiring performances, in the most exacting arena, rewarded in the most appropriate fashion. So innovative is FlyingNikka that she raced alone, a virtual demonstration class, revealing the possibilities and a reminder that design evolution is perpetual.Īt the close of proceedings, the triumphant crews received their trophies, together with the plaudits of their peers. The foil configuration has benefited from simulator research, while the wing sail articulation is custom-made to withstand the rigours of offshore racing. Drawing on the latest aerodynamic thinking and construction engineering, she was built as light and reliable as possible to sail in a wide range of conditions. Moving the concept to reality, required the unstinting commitment of owner Roberto Lacorte, a four-time winner at this regatta. Influenced by the AC75, first introduced at the 2021 America’s Cup, the forward-looking foiling Maxi was designed by Mark Mills, whose boats have won regularly at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and on the international circuit. In contrast, FlyingNikka is at the opposite extreme. The sailing world owes a huge thank you to those that reignited the idea of seriously racing them.” “It is fantastic that we have owners who want to race the Js. A regular on the race circuit since the late 1990s, Velsheda won class in Porto Cervo on three occasions in 2009, 20.įor Bekking, racing boats redolent of a bygone era is just another aspect of a sport where passion and enthusiasm for the past matches the present: More comfortable below, significantly she performs to the best of her potential. Over recent decades, Velsheda has evolved through modernizing refits to incorporate elements of today’s yachting. The sails relied on the latest synthetic polyester fibre threads and sheets benefited from winches. Her mast was formed from aluminium plates riveted together. Unveiled in 1933, at the time, the J Class Velsheda represented the most advanced technical design in spars, rigging, sails, deck gear, halyards and control lines. These two yachts are the very antithesis of each other in virtually every respect, except their originating concept: to be the fastest, cutting-edge racer of their period. The 32nd edition of the annual gathering of imposing monohulls attracted a fleet of 50 ranging in size from 18 metres (60 feet) to 43.5 m (143ft) and in age from the 89-year-old Velsheda to FlyingNikka, launched in May. The 2022 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup perfectly illustrated why this regatta stands head and shoulders above most others, the substance behind one of the longest standing partnerships in yachting. Once on the water the spectacle is complete: the scenery beguiling, the starts intense, the courses demanding and the pressure approaching boiling point. Elite crew, exuding the talent and experience to guide these stirring vessels around the challenging racetracks. Passionate owners, putting their reputation and yachts on the line in pursuit of their favoured sport. Powerful designs, emanating performance ideals from the 1930s and the present. A walk along the docks, in front of the striking YCCS Clubhouse, offers an insight into the quality of boats and sailors in attendance. The partnership with title sponsor Rolex began in 1984. Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), in conjunction with the International Maxi Association (IMA), it dates back to 1980. The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is an event like no other. ![]()
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