“LIFE AT SEA IS BETTER”
Sir Francis Drake
Sailing to victory: A champion's perspective on the Solaris Cup 2023
In sailing, the Solaris Cup is a regatta that is a testament to skill, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. Skipper had the privilege to sit down with Jamie Sammut, the Solaris 42 Unica skipper, fresh off their triumph at the Solaris Cup 2023. In this exclusive interview, we delve into their experience, their challenges, and the camaraderie that defines the sailing community.
Navigating the rules of sailing: Lessons from a recent controversy
In sailing, everyone must follow the rules and regulations to ensure the competition is fair and everyone stays safe. However, even with clear instructions from the organising authority, miscommunication and misinterpretation can still occur, leading to controversy and heated disputes. Peter Valentino looks at a recent incident that happened during a sailing race. When one sailor decided to follow the rules to the letter, the whole fleet was disqualified.
GIORGIO ARMANI SUPERYACHT REGATTA, MAGIC CARPET 3 TAKES OVERALL VICTORY
The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta concluded with a win in the day's racing and overall victory for the Wallycento Magic Carpet 3, owned by YCCS member Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, assisted as always on tactics by Jochen Schuemann. In the Multihull category, the overall winner was Allegra, owned by Adrian Keller and with tactician Paul Larsen. However, Lord Irvine Laidlaw's Highland Fling XVII beat the latter in the final event race.
SMOOTH SAILING
Thomas Ripard shares some insight with Peter Valentino about his nannu, sailing career and his new race boat, which he’ll compete in the Rolex Middle Sea Race with, the J99.