There is great excitement in the new Marina of Porto Cervo for the traditional late summer regattas.
Crews, technicians, professionals and many enthusiasts of different nationalities cross each other walking in the port where the giants of the sea are hosted who exploit the power of the wind for spectacular and exciting challenges.
In September, as usual, the great international sailing starts again with two sporting events of global interest.
From today until 10 September the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is scheduled while, from 11 to 18 September, the emerald lake will host the Rolex Swan Cup which returns four years later due to the forced stop for the pandemic.
Particularly awaited is the 32nd edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, an event organized by the YCCS in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and with Rolex, which recorded a successful registration with 50 participating boats.
Four J Classes will be present, including Rangers, whose last participation in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup dates back to 2014.
Among the fierce Maxi 72s, Cannonball by Dario Ferrari stands out, defending the title won last year under the banner of the YCCS.
Other notable names include the Wally Cento Magic Carpet Cubed, the maxi racers Deep Blue and Rambler.
Also expected are the debuts of Roberto Lacorte's mini maxi foiling Flying Nikka and that of Pier Luigi Loro Piana's ClubSwan 80 My Song, member of the YCCS.
After the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the 21st edition of the Rolex Swan Cup will take place, a biennial event celebrating the bond between the YCCS, the Nautor's Swan shipyard and the historic partner Rolex.
Seeing over 90 boats parading between the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago will be, as always, a unique spectacle.
The family spirit that combines fair play with a healthy but determined competitive spirit will accompany the six days of racing.
There will be eight classes in which the fleet of boats ranging from 36 to 120 feet will be divided and includes a wide range of models from the Finnish shipyard.
