The 31st edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup got underway with all three classes undertaking a coastal course winding through the spectacular Maddalena Archipelago. Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, this annual gathering of the largest and most powerful monohulls proved once again why it has been held in such high regard for more than 40 years. Partnered by Rolex since the early 1980s, this year’s contest has attracted a fleet of 44 yachts. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/3h7DALG
Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. 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. Today, Rolex 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 SailGP global championship in which national teams race identical supercharged F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous harbours. Rolex’s partnerships with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Yacht Club Italiano, New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron, among others, are the foundation of its enduring relationship with this dynamic sport.
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