10 - 16 May
Taking place in Tuscany for the first time the third Gazprom Swan 60 World Championship with be hosted by Club Nautico di Scarlino. Competition will be in the Tyrrenian sea, with social events planned at both Marina di Scarlino and surrounding Maremma known for its outstanding wineries and landscape. Scarlino located in southern Tuscany is one of Italy's most beautiful stretches of coastline. As well as boasting top quality mooring, excellent food and wine with the best of local culture Marina di Scarlino includes a top level boat yard 'Scarlino Yacht Service'. Nautor's Swan has selected this particular yard as their Mediterranean base for Nautor's Swan Customer Care with a 100 ton travel lift, 7.8m dry dock, 30 ton crane and an impressive warehouse, all facilities cover 9,500m squared on site.
A relaxing setting this area is renowned for beautiful surroundings including pristine beaches and pine forests away from the crowds. 250 kilometres of coastline are line by cliffs that drop away into crystal clear waters. Two of the most beautiful islands, Elba and Montecristo sit on the horizon out to sea.
The Tuscany region is dedicated to fine wines and high quality food with a wide variety of restaurants, yacht clubs, beach clubs and shops to provide variety ashore.
Entries
Bronenosec (RUS) Igor
Frolov
Vertical Smile (DEN) Peter
Lerbrandt
Tsaar Peter (RUS) Denis
Pilipenko
Petite Flamme (ITA) Riccardo
Pavoncelli
Spirit of Europe (ITA) Leonardo
Ferragamo
SGM (BVI) Salantera
Samuli
Programme of Events
Sunday 10 May
10:00 – 18:00 Yacht inspections
15:00 Regatta village opens,
Marina di Scarlino
15:00 – 18:00 Registration open, Club Nautico Scarlino
Monday 11 May
09:00 – 18:00 Registration open at Club Nautico Scarlino
and yacht inspections
14:00 Practice race
18:00 Skippers' briefing, race
village on the prive' terrace
19:00 Opening ceremony, race village,
dress smart casual
Tuesday 12 May
09:00 – 10:30 Registration open, Club Nautico Scarlino
12:00 1st warning
signal – windward leeward races
Wednesday 13 May
10:00 Long distance race
Thursday 14 May
Lay day
20:00 Owner's dinner, Ornellaia
vineyard, dress smart
Friday 15 May
12:00 1st warning
signal - windward leeward races
20:00 Crew
party, Cala Felice, dress smart casual
Saturday 16 May
12:00 1st warning
signal – windward leeward races
18:30 Prize giving ceremony,
Purobeach, dress smart casual
Race Committee and
Jury rooms will be located at Club Nautico Scarlino
Official flag pole
and notice board will be located at the race village
Bronenosec (RUS) Igor Frolov
Vertical Smile (DEN) Peter Lerbrandt
Tsaar Peter (RUS) Denis Pilipenko
Petite Flamme (RUS) Riccardo Pavoncelli
Spirit of Europe (RUS) Leonardo Ferragamo
SGM (RUS) Salantera Samuli