A beautifully crisp clear sky swept by strong gusts, at times 30+ knots, welcomed the Southern Wind Yacht fleet of twelve who have today docked in Porto Cervo ready for the 11:30 morning start tomorrow, Wednesday 28 May.

As the Southern Wind shore team greeted boat by boat with sponsor goodies and battle flags, lots of smiles and hugs and friendly faces were meeting once again for an event that has marked an amazing get together of SW yachts, owners and crews for the past 18 years!

Some crews were just in after challenging crossings marked by the strong winds of the past 24hrs, others were casting off lines to leave the dock for their last training session in expectation of tomorrows competition, and others still decided to work on their boats in port and check that all is in top form and order. 

Now it’s finally really starting: first Skipper’s briefing  this evening at 18:00 followed right after by the welcome cocktail on the terrace of the forever prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, organizers of the yearly Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta that hosts the Southern Wind Rendezvous & Trophy within the event.  

Fair winds to all of the over 150 crew who will leave the dock tomorrow to sail, to win, to compete, to enjoy, to play, to live a memory, during the next four days!