• Alessandro Rombelli

    Victory to Argo

    by  • 22 September 2013 • Alessandro Rombelli, andrea casale, Andrea Ferrari, andrea fornaro, Andrea Lacorte, andrea pozzi, Andrey Kirilyuk, argo, Atlantica 19, audi italia sailing team, Azimut by STIG, bombarda, Brad Butterworth, branko brcin, brontolo hh, Cameron Appleton, Celeritas, Chris Nicolson, chris rast, Daniele Cassinari, Deneen Demourkas, Diasuke Kimura, Edoardo Lupi, Edoardo Pavesio, Fabio Mazzoni, fantastica, filippo pacinotti, Fra Martina, francesco bruni, Gabriele Benussi, Giangiacomo Serena di Lapagio, groovederci, Hamish Pepper, Inga From Sweden 3, Inshore, Italy, Jason Carroll, Jesper Radich, Joy Dunigan, Kazuto Seki, Keisuke Suzuki, Lanfranco Cirillo, lorenzo bressani, luca simeone, Malcolm Gefter, Mamma Aiuto!, Manuel Weiller, margherita, mascalzone latino, Mauro Mocchegiani, Med Regattas, Melges 32, michele ivaldi, michele paoletti, Naofumi Kamei, nathan wilmot, Ngoni, One Designs, Opus One, Paul Goodison, Pavel Kunetsov, Pierluigi Fornelli, pietro sibello, Quetefeek, Richard Clarke, Richard Goransson, RIMYG, robertissima, Roberto Mazzucato, Roberto Tomasini Grinover, Spirit of Nerina, Sportsboats, Steve Hunt, Swing, Synergy GT, Tavatuy-Water Way, Tony Buckingham, Torpyone, Valentin Zavadnikov, Vasco Vascotto, Vincenzo Onorato, Vitamina, Wolfgang Stolz, Yasha Samurai, Yukihiro Ishida

    American Jason Carroll aboard Argo, with tactician Cameron Appleton and crew comprised of Anthony Kotoun, Chuck Norris, Peter Crawford, Westy Barlow, Eric Aakhus and Lindsey Bartel are theread more

    Bombarda noses ahead

    by  • 21 September 2013 • Alessandro Rombelli, andrea casale, Andrea Ferrari, andrea fornaro, Andrea Lacorte, andrea pozzi, Andrey Kirilyuk, argo, Atlantica 19, audi italia sailing team, Azimut by STIG, bombarda, Brad Butterworth, branko brcin, brontolo hh, Cameron Appleton, Celeritas, Chris Nicolson, chris rast, Daniele Cassinari, Deneen Demourkas, Diasuke Kimura, Edoardo Lupi, Edoardo Pavesio, Fabio Mazzoni, fantastica, filippo pacinotti, Fra Martina, francesco bruni, Gabriele Benussi, Giangiacomo Serena di Lapagio, groovederci, Hamish Pepper, Inga From Sweden 3, Inshore, Italy, Jason Carroll, Jesper Radich, Kazuto Seki, Keisuke Suzuki, Lanfranco Cirillo, lorenzo bressani, luca simeone, Malcolm Gefter, Mamma Aiuto!, Manuel Weiller, margherita, mascalzone latino, Mauro Mocchegiani, Melges 32, michele ivaldi, michele paoletti, Naofumi Kamei, nathan wilmot, Ngoni, One Designs, Opus One, Paul Goodison, Pavel Kunetsov, Pierluigi Fornelli, pietro sibello, Quetefeek, Richard Clarke, Richard Goransson, RIMYG, robertissima, Roberto Mazzucato, Roberto Tomasini Grinover, Spirit of Nerina, Sportsboats, Steve Hunt, Swing, Synergy GT, Tavatuy-Water Way, Tony Buckingham, Torpyone, Valentin Zavadnikov, Vasco Vascotto, Vincenzo Onorato, Vitamina, Wolfgang Stolz, Yasha Samurai, Yukihiro Ishida

    Saturday marked the penultimate day for teams competing at the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship.read more

    Argo ahead

    by  • 20 September 2013 • Alessandro Rombelli, andrea casale, Andrea Ferrari, andrea fornaro, Andrea Lacorte, andrea pozzi, Andrey Kirilyuk, argo, Atlantica 19, audi italia sailing team, Azimut by STIG, bombarda, Brad Butterworth, branko brcin, brontolo hh, Cameron Appleton, Celeritas, Chris Nicolson, chris rast, Daniele Cassinari, Deneen Demourkas, Diasuke Kimura, Edoardo Lupi, Edoardo Pavesio, Fabio Mazzoni, fantastica, filippo pacinotti, Fra Martina, francesco bruni, Gabriele Benussi, Giangiacomo Serena di Lapagio, groovederci, Hamish Pepper, Inga From Sweden 3, Inshore, Italy, Jason Carroll, Jesper Radich, Joy Dunigan, Kazuto Seki, Keisuke Suzuki, Lanfranco Cirillo, lorenzo bressani, luca simeone, Malcolm Gefter, Mamma Aiuto!, Manuel Weiller, margherita, mascalzone latino, Mauro Mocchegiani, Med Regattas, Melges 32, michele ivaldi, michele paoletti, Naofumi Kamei, nathan wilmot, Ngoni, One Designs, Opus One, Paul Goodison, Pavel Kunetsov, Pierluigi Fornelli, pietro sibello, Quetefeek, Richard Clarke, Richard Goransson, RIMYG, robertissima, Roberto Mazzucato, Roberto Tomasini Grinover, Spirit of Nerina, Sportsboats, Steve Hunt, Swing, Synergy GT, Tavatuy-Water Way, Tony Buckingham, Torpyone, Valentin Zavadnikov, Vasco Vascotto, Vincenzo Onorato, Vitamina, Wolfgang Stolz, Yasha Samurai, Yukihiro Ishida

    Light winds, relatively calm seas and bright Italian sunshine enabled PRO Hank Stuart, with impeccable Race Committee support provided by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (to fire off three races on Fridaread more

    First points on the board

    by  • 19 September 2013 • Alessandro Rombelli, andrea casale, Andrea Ferrari, andrea fornaro, Andrea Lacorte, andrea pozzi, Andrey Kirilyuk, argo, Atlantica 19, audi italia sailing team, Azimut by STIG, bombarda, Brad Butterworth, branko brcin, brontolo hh, Cameron Appleton, Celeritas, Chris Nicolson, chris rast, Daniele Cassinari, Deneen Demourkas, Diasuke Kimura, Edoardo Lupi, Edoardo Pavesio, Fabio Mazzoni, fantastica, filippo pacinotti, Fra Martina, francesco bruni, Gabriele Benussi, Giangiacomo Serena di Lapagio, groovederci, Hamish Pepper, Inga From Sweden 3, Inshore, Italy, Jason Carroll, Jesper Radich, Joy Dunigan, Kazuto Seki, Keisuke Suzuki, Lanfranco Cirillo, lorenzo bressani, luca simeone, Malcolm Gefter, Mamma Aiuto!, Manuel Weiller, margherita, mascalzone latino, Mauro Mocchegiani, Melges 32, michele ivaldi, michele paoletti, Naofumi Kamei, nathan wilmot, Ngoni, One Designs, Opus One, Paul Goodison, Pavel Kunetsov, Pierluigi Fornelli, pietro sibello, Quetefeek, Richard Clarke, Richard Goransson, RIMYG, robertissima, Roberto Mazzucato, Roberto Tomasini Grinover, Spirit of Nerina, Sportsboats, Steve Hunt, Swing, Synergy GT, Tavatuy-Water Way, Tony Buckingham, Torpyone, Valentin Zavadnikov, Vasco Vascotto, Vincenzo Onorato, Vitamina, Wolfgang Stolz, Yasha Samurai, Yukihiro Ishida

    After only one race, the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship hosted by the Yacht Club Porto Rotondo (YCPR) in coordination with Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), B.Plan Sports & Events (BPSE) andread more

    Mistral in Porto Rotundo

    by  • 17 September 2013 • Alessandro Rombelli, andrea casale, Andrea Ferrari, andrea fornaro, Andrea Lacorte, andrea pozzi, Andrey Kirilyuk, argo, Atlantica 19, audi italia sailing team, Azimut by STIG, bombarda, Brad Butterworth, branko brcin, brontolo hh, Cameron Appleton, Celeritas, Chris Nicolson, chris rast, Daniele Cassinari, Deneen Demourkas, Diasuke Kimura, Edoardo Lupi, Edoardo Pavesio, Fabio Mazzoni, fantastica, filippo pacinotti, Fra Martina, francesco bruni, Gabriele Benussi, Giangiacomo Serena di Lapagio, groovederci, Hamish Pepper, Inga From Sweden 3, Inshore, Italy, Jason Carroll, Jesper Radich, Joy Dunigan, Kazuto Seki, Keisuke Suzuki, Lanfranco Cirillo, lorenzo bressani, luca simeone, Malcolm Gefter, Mamma Aiuto!, Manuel Weiller, margherita, mascalzone latino, Mauro Mocchegiani, Med Regattas, Melges 32, michele ivaldi, michele paoletti, Naofumi Kamei, nathan wilmot, Ngoni, One Designs, Opus One, Paul Goodison, Pavel Kunetsov, Pierluigi Fornelli, pietro sibello, Quetefeek, Richard Clarke, Richard Goransson, RIMYG, robertissima, Roberto Mazzucato, Roberto Tomasini Grinover, Spirit of Nerina, Steve Hunt, Swing, Synergy GT, Tavatuy-Water Way, Tony Buckingham, Torpyone, Valentin Zavadnikov, Vasco Vascotto, Vincenzo Onorato, Vitamina, Wolfgang Stolz, Yasha Samurai, Yukihiro Ishida

    The opening day of the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship was sadly blighted with conditions much stronger than anticipated, the Mistral being winds clocked at almost 80 knots. read more

    Ran 2 – third time Mini Maxi World Champion

    by  • 7 September 2013 • Aegir, Alegre, Alessandro Rombelli, Altair by Robertissima, Andres Soriano, aRobas, bella mente, Caol Ila R, Charles Dunstone, Firefly, Freya, George Sakellaris, H2O, Hamilton, Hap Fauth, highland fling, Idea, Inoui, Inshore, Inti, Italy, Jesus Renedo, Kenora, Lupa of London, Magic Carpet3, Maxi, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Maxis, Med Regattas, mini maxi, Morning Glory, Nativa, Nefertiti, Niklas Zennstrom, nilaya, Only Now, Open Season, PH3, Rainbow, Ran 2, Ranger, Shamrock, Shockwave, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Solleone, southern star, stig, Velsheda, Wallyno, Windfall Pioneer Investments, y3k

    The 2013 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded today in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.read more

    Alegre back in front

    by  • 6 September 2013 • Aegir, Alegre, Alessandro Rombelli, Altair by Robertissima, Andres Soriano, aRobas, bella mente, Caol Ila R, Charles Dunstone, Firefly, Freya, George Sakellaris, H2O, Hamilton, Hap Fauth, highland fling, Idea, Inoui, Inshore, Inti, Italy, Jesus Renedo, Kenora, Lupa of London, Magic Carpet3, Maxi, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Maxis, Med Regattas, mini maxi, Morning Glory, Nativa, Nefertiti, Niklas Zennstrom, nilaya, Only Now, Open Season, PH3, Rainbow, Ran 2, Ranger, Shamrock, Shockwave, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Solleone, southern star, stig, Velsheda, Wallyno, Windfall Pioneer Investments, y3k, yacht club costa smeralda

    Tomorrow's final day showdown at the 2013 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association, promises to be gripping.read more

    Shockwave into the lead

    by  • 5 September 2013 • Aegir, Alegre, Alessandro Rombelli, Altair by Robertissima, Andres Soriano, aRobas, bella mente, Caol Ila R, carlo borlenghi, Charles Dunstone, Firefly, Freya, George Sakellaris, H2O, Hamilton, Hap Fauth, highland fling, Idea, Inoui, Inshore, Inti, Italy, Kenora, Lupa of London, Magic Carpet3, Maxi, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Maxis, Med Regattas, mini maxi, Morning Glory, Nativa, Nefertiti, Niklas Zennstrom, nilaya, Only Now, Open Season, PH3, Rainbow, Ran 2, Ranger, Shamrock, Shockwave, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Solleone, southern star, stig, Velsheda, Wallyno, Windfall Pioneer Investments, y3k, yacht club costa smeralda

    After yesterday's layday, action resumed at the 2013 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.read more

    Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2013 – dockside tour

    by  • 4 September 2013 • Aegir, Alegre, Alessandro Rombelli, Altair by Robertissima, Andres Soriano, aRobas, bella mente, Caol Ila R, Charles Dunstone, Firefly, Freya, George Sakellaris, H2O, Hamilton, Hap Fauth, highland fling, Idea, Inoui, Inshore, Inti, Italy, Kenora, Lupa of London, Magic Carpet3, Maxi, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Maxis, Med Regattas, mini maxi, Morning Glory, Multimedia, Nativa, Nefertiti, Niklas Zennstrom, nilaya, Only Now, Open Season, PH3, Rainbow, Ran 2, Ranger, Shamrock, Shockwave, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Solleone, southern star, stig, Velsheda, Wallyno, Windfall Pioneer Investments, y3k

    Numbers may be down this year but the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup still attracts the bigger and best race boats in the world, this year including the first dust-up between the two Wally Centos Hamiltoread more

    Magic Carpet on a charge

    by  • 3 September 2013 • Aegir, Alegre, Alessandro Rombelli, Altair by Robertissima, Andres Soriano, aRobas, bella mente, Caol Ila R, carlo borlenghi, Charles Dunstone, Firefly, Freya, George Sakellaris, H2O, Hamilton, Hap Fauth, highland fling, Idea, Inoui, Inshore, Inti, Italy, Kenora, Lupa of London, Magic Carpet3, Maxi, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Maxis, Med Regattas, mini maxi, Morning Glory, Nativa, Nefertiti, Niklas Zennstrom, nilaya, Only Now, Open Season, PH3, Rainbow, Ran 2, Ranger, Shamrock, Shockwave, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Solleone, southern star, stig, Velsheda, Wallyno, Windfall Pioneer Investments, y3k, yacht club costa smeralda

    Light conditions continue to affect racing at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.read more

    Alegre makes her mark

    by  • 3 September 2013 • Aegir, Alegre, Alessandro Rombelli, Altair by Robertissima, Andres Soriano, aRobas, bella mente, Caol Ila R, Charles Dunstone, Firefly, Freya, George Sakellaris, H2O, Hamilton, Hap Fauth, highland fling, Idea, Inoui, Inshore, Inti, Italy, Jesus Renedo, Kenora, Lupa of London, Magic Carpet3, Maxi, Maxis, Med Regattas, mini maxi, Morning Glory, Nativa, Nefertiti, Niklas Zennstrom, nilaya, Only Now, Open Season, PH3, Rainbow, Ran 2, Ranger, Shamrock, Shockwave, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Solleone, southern star, stig, Velsheda, Wallyno, Windfall Pioneer Investments, y3k, yacht club costa smeralda

    In light winds of 7-8 knots, the opening day of racing at the 2013 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, saw all the yachts dispatched on a coastal course of either 25 or 17 miles, both of which including classicread more

    Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup preview

    by  • 2 September 2013 • Aegir, Alegre, Alessandro Rombelli, Altair by Robertissima, Andres Soriano, aRobas, bella mente, Caol Ila R, Charles Dunstone, Firefly, Freya, George Sakellaris, H2O, Hamilton, Hap Fauth, highland fling, Idea, Inoui, Inshore, Inti, Italy, Jesus Renedo, Kenora, Lupa of London, Magic Carpet3, Maxi, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Maxis, Med Regattas, mini maxi, Morning Glory, Multimedia, Nativa, Nefertiti, Niklas Zennstrom, nilaya, Only Now, Open Season, PH3, Rainbow, Ran 2, Ranger, Shamrock, Shockwave, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Solleone, southern star, stig, Velsheda, Wallyno, Windfall Pioneer Investments, y3k, yacht club costa smeralda

    Porto Cervo becomes centre of the sailing universe this week for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, run by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.read more

    Team Italy by STIG, Italy’s young stars train for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup

    by  • 6 February 2013 • 34th America's Cup, Alessandro Rombelli, America's Cup, FEATURED, Red Bull, Red Bull Youth America's Cup, Team-Italy by Stig

    I have been quite critical of the new America’s Cup organization in the last couple of years but, still, there is one aspect that is probably one the best, if not the best, ideas the Golden Gate Yacht Club and its organization had. I’m referr...