Record-Breaking Fleet Launches at Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo

📰 Read the full article: https://sports-podcasts.com/en/episode/record-breaking-fleet-launches-at-rolex-swan-cup-in-porto-cervo/ The 23rd Rolex Swan Cup kicks off with an unprecedented fleet of 170 yachts, bringing together around 1,800 sailors at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. This record-breaking assembly celebrates the 60th anniversary of Nautor Swan and sets the stage for an exhilarating week of racing. As light winds predicted, the Race Committee organizes a short coastal race starting from the Gulf of Arzachena. The fleet, divided into various performance classes, navigates through the scenic Passo delle Bisce, heading towards the iconic lighthouse on Isola dei Monaci. The Swan Maxi classes tackle an extended 9.6-mile course, while the ClubSwan One Design classes face windward-leeward challenges, with only the CS28s finishing their race. Lorenzo Bortolotti’s Black Swan clinches victory, followed by Swing and Anya Race. Among the competitors, the Swan 65 Force 9 stands out with a crew of young sailors, including four who recently completed the 2023/24 Ocean Globe Race. Wednesday evening features a Meet and Greet with Paul Cayard, a prominent figure in sailing and YCCS honorary member. He shares insights on the Star Class and its significance in his career. Racing resumes tomorrow at noon CEST, with a forecast of 14 to 18 knots of mistral wind, promising exciting conditions ahead. #RolexSwanCup #sailing #yachtRacing #sailingHighlights #sailingNews #sports #podcast 🏆 More Sailing podcasts: https://sports-podcasts.com/en/sport/sailing/ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoWFEoIqbbFvypZ5JaUPiUcQ7dMN-OW5P