Photos: ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi
ANOTHER TACTICAL DAY CHALLENGES GIRAGLIA SAILORS
The Giraglia Rolex Cup fleet were greeted this morning by the sound of cannons firing and fife and drum marchers celebrating “La Bravade of Saint-Tropez”, one of oldest traditions of Provence, which celebrates the bravery (“bravade”) of the village's patron saint.Once the smoke literally cleared from the armaments fired, the fleet was underway out to the Bay of St. Tropez for another perfect summer's day.
ANOTHER TACTICAL DAY CHALLENGES GIRAGLIA SAILORS
The Giraglia Rolex Cup fleet were greeted this morning by the sound of cannons firing and fife and drum marchers celebrating “La Bravade of Saint-Tropez”, one of oldest traditions of Provence, which celebrates the bravery (“bravade”) of the village's patron saint.Once the smoke literally cleared from the armaments fired, the fleet was underway out to the Bay of St. Tropez for another perfect summer's day.
The breeze filled in a bit more offshore than yesterday, but at 8-10 knots, it was still generally light and tactically challenging - for if you hadn't staked a claim at the head of the fleet on the first windward leg, there were not many passing lanes to be had after. The Mini-Maxi division (boats measuring 60 - 79 feet) features several recent launches, one of which could technically include Bella Mente (USA). The Reichel/Pugh 69 went through extensive modifications last winter and has been performing well since. Bella Mente added to its' 2nd place finish yesterday with a win today. Read more...
