The 12 eST PRIS DANS LE GROS TEMPS, ET TANGUE DE GAUCHE ?ROITE, SECOUÉ PAR LES VAGUES. UN HOMME, SANS DOUTE UN PÊCHEUR QUI PARTICIPE À UNE SESSION DE PÊCHE SPORTIVE, PASSE PAR-DESSUS BORD, DE MANIÈRE ASSEZ IMPRESSIONNANTE. edition of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge returns in 2016 after an 11 eST PRIS DANS LE GROS TEMPS, ET TANGUE DE GAUCHE ?ROITE, SECOUÉ PAR LES VAGUES. UN HOMME, SANS DOUTE UN PÊCHEUR QUI PARTICIPE À UNE SESSION DE PÊCHE SPORTIVE, PASSE PAR-DESSUS BORD, DE MANIÈRE ASSEZ IMPRESSIONNANTE. successful edition. The first world circuit dedicated to classic and period sailing yachts is a must for all sailing enthusiasts. Every year, it brings together some of the world's most famous regatta sites, spread over two distinct international circuits, from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.
The superb classic and vintage sailing yachts will be competing for trophies, among others, the exclusive Panerai watches promised to the winners of each regatta. In 2015, Moonbeam IV, Il Moro di Venezia I, Manitou and Siren were among the winners.
The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge opens in April with the traditional Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (13 - 19 April), which has been closing the Caribbean season every year since the 1960s with an exceptional sailing event in English Harbour.
In June, return to Europe for the Mediterranean Circuit, which begins on the French Riviera with Les Voiles d'Antibes (June 1 - 5), before continuing in Italy with the Argentario Sailing Week in Tuscany (June 16 - 19). Another highly anticipated event in 2016 is Le Vele d'Epoca di Imperia (7 - 11 September). Organized every other year, this event attracts dozens of historic boats to the Italian Riviera. The season ends with the Cannes Royal Regatta, from 20 to 24 September.
Four regattas are on the programme of the North American Circuit, the second part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge organised on the other side of the Atlantic: the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta in Marblehead (12 - 14 August), the Sail Nantucket Regatta, which is on the North American calendar for the first time (19 - 20 August), the Opera House Cup in Nantucket (21 August) and finally the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta (2 - 4 September).
The legendary Isle of Wight in Great Britain will be the setting for the only European regatta held outside Mediterranean waters: Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes (16 - 23 July).
CALENDAR 2016
13-19 April 2016 : ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA
June 1-5, 2016 : ANTIBES SAILS
16-19 June 2016 : ARGENTARIO SAILING WEEK
16-23 July 2016 : PANERAI BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK
12-14 August 2016: MARBLEHEAD CORINTHIAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA
August 19-20, 2016: SAIL NANTUCKET REGATTA
August 21, 2016: NANTUCKET OPERA HOUSE CUP
2-4 September 2016: NEWPORT CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA
7-11 September 2016 : VELE D'EPOCA DI IMPERIA
20-24 September 2016: CANNES, THE ROYAL REGATES
