The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is synonymous with excellence and ranks among the most impressive events on the yachting calendar. Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), it offers crews a spectacular race setting in the emerald waters of north-east Sardinia, with varied conditions and testing courses. Extreme winds restricted racing in this year’s edition but the patience and perseverance of the crews and the race committee made it possible for a spectacular conclusion, with good weather for competition on the final day. Leopard 3 from the Netherlands made history by winning the first Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship. Taking the honours in the other classes were: Proteus (Maxi 2), Svea (Supermaxi), Oscar 3 (Maxi 3), H2O (Maxi 4) and Gaetana (Maxi Multihull). In 2024, Rolex and the YCCS are marking the 40th anniversary of their partnership, a part of the brand’s long-standing support for yachting dating back almost 70 years. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/3XWfKqS
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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