Spectacular sailing conditions and first-class performances have been the hallmark of the opening three days of competition at the 2023 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Divided into six classes, the 48-strong fleet represent a broad spectrum of maxi yacht designs offering a sublime combination of power, speed and elegance. Marking its 33rd edition this year, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup brings together longstanding partners Rolex and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, who are supported in the organisation of the event by the International Maxi Association. Following three days of compelling competition, an eagerly-anticipated final two days await. Class winners will be crowned during the final prizegiving on Saturday, 9 September. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/463Z3vR
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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