Maxi Rolex Cup ready to roll in Porto Cervo



7:48 PM Sun 5 Sep 2010 GMT
'Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2009 - Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup' &copy Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2010 racing, which features 49 of the world's largest, fastest and most spectacular racing maxi yachts, is due to start tomorrow, 6th September. Although this is the 21st edition of the regatta organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the fleet of sailing giants docked in Porto Cervo Marina is the largest recorded in recent years. The participating yachts range from 18 to 45 metres (approximately 59 to 148 feet) in length and represent 13 nations. Racing will take place over five days, concluding with the final prize giving on Saturday 11th September, and will include ...


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by Jill Campbell




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