Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Spectacular sailing at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

A light Mistral wind of up to 15 knots accompanied all the Maxi classes today on a coastal race that regaled participants and spectators with the stunning sight of the entire fleet’s colourful gennakers converging in the La Maddalena channel

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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup gets underway among the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago

The first day of racing in Porto Cervo in the 36th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup saw all classes complete a coastal race among the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago, with the sole exception of the Maxi Grand Prix class, which contested two windward-leeward races off the coast of Porto Cervo

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One month until closing date for Call for Young Sailors - selecting new talents for Young Azzurra

Leading figures from international sailing join the External Committee to support the YCCS in the initiative

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Maddalena Spanu wins silver at the WingFoil Racing Cup in Gizzeria, Calabria

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The 2026 Call for Young Sailors is officially open: applications can now be submitted

The Call aims to select up to four athletes to join the Young Azzurra programme. Organised by the YCCS, the initiative is open to sailors aged 18 to 25

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