Rolex Swan Cup - Swan Song



7:11 PM Sun 19 Sep 2010 GMT
'Piet Hein Baker, owner of Silveren Swaen, recieves a Rolex timepiece for winning the Grand Prix division - Rolex Swan Cup' &copy Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi
Rolex Swan Cup 2010 - Final day's report. The mighty Mistral roared back down the coast of the Costa Smeralda causing the cancellation of racing on this last day. With wind readings in the morning of up to 30 knots the YCCS Race Committee opted to postponed the 1100 start time several times, in the hopes of the breeze dropping somewhat. But, in fact, by 12pm with gusts outside the entrance recorded at 35+ knots, the decision was made to cancel racing. While some boats may have been keen to get out and sail a final race -- these are ...


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