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The Range Rover Sardinia Cup kicks off with a dramatic start as 20 boats compete for glory. This historic regatta returns after a 14-year break, introducing a new club-team format that could reshape competitive sailing.
Today's opening coastal race spans 30 miles for Sardinia Cup Class 1 (SC1) and 22.5 miles for Class 2 (SC2), showcasing the beauty of the La Maddalena channel. The RORC's James Neville claims victory in SC1 with his TP52 Ino Veritas, while YCCS's Giovanni Lombardi Stronati finishes in second with Django WR. A costly penalty drops RORC Gold's IRC 52 Jolt 3 from second to fourth. In SC2, Niklas Zennstroem’s IRC 41 Ran leads the pack, finishing ahead of YCCS’s Botin Fast 40+ Django JP, helmed by Alberto Bolzan.
With RORC and YCCS tied for first in the team standings, the competition heats up. A challenging long-distance race of approximately 130 miles is on the horizon, with a 3 p.m. start tomorrow. Strong Mistral winds are expected, setting the stage for an exhilarating second day. The numbers from the first race reveal a fierce rivalry brewing among the clubs.
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