Porto Cervo in Sardinia is one of the world's most glamorous sailing locations. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda hosts the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.
Porto Cervo in Sardinia is one of the world's most glamorous sailing locations. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda hosts the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.
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The sailing along the Costa Smeralda from Porto Cervo is spectacular with passages close to the rocky shoreline.
The sailing along the Costa Smeralda from Porto Cervo is spectacular with passages close to the rocky shoreline.
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Sardinia sailing features blue water passages with famous stretches such as "Bomb Alley" between La Maddalena and Caprera islands.
Sardinia sailing features blue water passages with famous stretches such as "Bomb Alley" between La Maddalena and Caprera islands.
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The peninsula of Capo Ferro takes the name from the lighthouse and signals the fleet is heading closer to Porto Cervo.
The peninsula of Capo Ferro takes the name from the lighthouse and signals the fleet is heading closer to Porto Cervo.
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Navigators must be on their toes to keep their boats away from the shallow reefs and rocks.
Navigators must be on their toes to keep their boats away from the shallow reefs and rocks.
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The fleet assembles in Porto Cervo marina for a week of hard racing and socializing.
The fleet assembles in Porto Cervo marina for a week of hard racing and socializing.
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Porto Cervo is backed by high, craggy limestone hills. Sailing in the bay can be stunning in the right conditions.
Porto Cervo is backed by high, craggy limestone hills. Sailing in the bay can be stunning in the right conditions.
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A trio of Maxi 72s jostle for position, with crews hiking out to keep the boat flat and fast.
A trio of Maxi 72s jostle for position, with crews hiking out to keep the boat flat and fast.
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The US Maxi 72 Bella Mente, owned by businessman Hap Fauth, won the 2016 world title in Porto Cervo.
The US Maxi 72 Bella Mente, owned by businessman Hap Fauth, won the 2016 world title in Porto Cervo.
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Open Season is a Wally 107 owned by former Bugatti boss Thomas Bscher of Germany.
Open Season is a Wally 107 owned by former Bugatti boss Thomas Bscher of Germany.
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The crew on Nahita hard at work in the "office."
The crew on Nahita hard at work in the "office."
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The Baltic 115 Nikata stretches her legs in Sardinia.
The Baltic 115 Nikata stretches her legs in Sardinia.
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Nahita, J One and Lyra sailing line abreast off Mortorio island.
Nahita, J One and Lyra sailing line abreast off Mortorio island.
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The Farr 70 Atalanta II skirts a shallow reef on a glamor day for sailing.
The Farr 70 Atalanta II skirts a shallow reef on a glamor day for sailing.
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