Top class sailing returns to Porto Cervo, Sardinia from 30 August – 4 September in the form of the annual Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Uniting proud and longstanding partners Rolex, Title Sponsor since 1985, and organizers and hosts, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), the event is the one of the most revered on the international sailing calendar. Showcasing the world’s most powerful and fastest monohull yachts, the week-long regatta attracts leading professional sailing talent, ambitious Maxi yacht owners and takes place in a nautical environment without equal. This year marks the 31st edition of the event renowned for its expert organisation and the close, exacting nature of the competition. Five consecutive days of racing commence on 31 August with yachts organised by class according to performance type and length. The objective for crews is to outperform committed and skilled rivals and top their respective leaderboards. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/2FGqB3T
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. #MaxiYachtRolexCup #YCCS #Perpetual
