LeMans 9 jun 2023 #Rolex #LeMans24 #Perpetual The 24 Hour sof LeMans, the world’s oldest, most prestigious endurance race, this year celebrates its centenary. Since 1923, some of the greatest names in motor sport have been drawn to the the Circuit de la Sarthe in France for this twice-around-the clock epic that tests drivers’ physical and mental stamina along with the reliability of their machines. This mythical contest represents a century of technological advancements, extraordinary human endeavour and heroic performances. Rolex has been the race’s Official Timepiece for more than 20 years, and since 2007, the winning drivers have received a specially engraved Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona.

Discover more Rolex’s close ties with motor sport date back to Sir Malcolm Campbell’s World Land Speed Record successes in the 1930s, when he became the first driver to break the 300 mph barrier (483 km/h) at the wheel of his car, Bluebird. Since then, Rolex’s presence in motor racing has grown steadily, its support extending to revered endurance events such as the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship. In 2013, Rolex became associated with Formula 1®, the pinnacle of motor sport, having supported Rolex Testimonee Sir Jackie Stewart since 1968. The three-time FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion has been joined by fellow high achievers from the world of motor sport: Tom Kristensen, the record nine-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, and Mark Webber, the multiple Formula 1® race winner and 2015 FIA World Endurance Champion. The brand also has a global appreciation for classic automotive events steeped in elegance, beauty and tradition, including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the Goodwood Revival. #Rolex#LeMans24#Perpetual

9 June, 2023/by Carlos

RELOJES, Relojes de Hombre, Relojes de Mujer

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust: A date with destiny

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Since its creation in 1945, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust has continued to reinvent itself while symbolizing an undeniable classic elegance.

: Oyster Perpetual Datejust: A date with destiny

A milestone in watchmaking history, it was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o’clock on the dial. Highlighted by the Cyclops lens, these numbers are a reminder that 24 hours constitute a day, but also mark a date with destiny.

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Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36, Everose Rolesor version
© Rolex/Eric Sauvage

INNOVATIVE AND CLASSIC
A TIMELESSLY ELEGANT WATCHMAKING FEAT

“This is a masterpiece of horological science. It is, in fact, a synthesis of all that has been achieved up to the present day.” Upon its launch, the Datejust was described by Hans Wilsdorf, the Rolex founder, as a consummate demonstration of watchmaking techniques. Indeed, it showcased all of the brand’s major accomplishments to that point, with a certified chronometer movement, a self-winding mechanism and a waterproof case, complemented by the date display in a special window on the dial.

In 1957, a woman’s version with a diameter of 26 mm (today 28 mm) was released: the Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust. As reliable as the Datejust, it concentrates all the attributes of the original model.

The Datejust also expresses harmonious elegance and perfectly embodies the classic watch according to Rolex. Its enduring aesthetics make it instantly recognizable. The characteristic shape of the Oyster case, the 18 ct gold fluted bezel, the Cyclops lens over the date and the five-piece link Jubilee bracelet – specially made for the model – all helped make this watch a classic.

: Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36, Everose Rolesor version- Open lightbox

Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36, Everose Rolesor version- Open lightbox

WATCHMAKING PROGRESS IN PURSUIT OF HUMAN PROGRESS
A WATCH IN STEP WITH MODERNITY

The launch of the Datejust echoed the quest for excellence of Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf, who believed that watchmaking progress should encourage human progress. In a period of great change, people’s relationship with time was shifting. Modern life moved to the rhythm of the passing days and was less connected to the seasons.

The Datejust offers enhanced comfort in terms of legibility and daily time management. Useful and practical, it was soon established as a precious instrument for the modern, independent, active wearer.

A WITNESS TO WORLD AFFAIRS
CELEBRATING DATES WITH DESTINY

Reflecting the aspirations of the modern world, the Datejust has naturally become the watch of our dates with destiny. Day after day, its dial marks a meeting point between the personal course of each wearer and the passing of time. Seen on the wrists of major figures such as Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Martin Luther King, the Datejust has spanned eras without ever losing its modern touch. Symbolizing this ongoing connection with time, the Datejust’s window looks out onto the world.

THE ATTRIBUTES OF THE DATEJUST

• Instantaneous date with the Cyclops lens
• Superlative Chronometer certification, specific to Rolex
• Five-year international guarantee
• Manufacture Rolex self-winding mechanical movements, COSC certified
• Syloxi hairspring in silicon (calibre 2236) or paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring (calibre 3235)
• Paramagnetic escape wheel (calibre 2236) or Chronergy escapement (calibre 3235)
• High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
• Oyster case with a diameter of 31 mm, 36 mm or 41 mm, waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet)

INNOVATION AND VARIETY FOR ENHANCED ELEGANCE

The Datejust unveiled several emblematic Rolex innovations. A continually updated watchmaking icon, it constantly reinvents itself and stylishly spans eras. Its varied reinterpretations showcase Rolex’s expertise in dial-making. With multiple aesthetic options, it perfectly adapts to the personality of its wearers.

THE JUBILEE BRACELET
COMFORT AND ELEGANCE

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Rolex in 1945, the Jubilee bracelet was specially designed for the Datejust. Fluid and comfortable, this five-piece link metal bracelet is integral to the Datejust’s identity. Fitted with an invisible Crownclasp or an Oysterclasp, the Jubilee bracelet enhances the timeless elegance of the model. The Datejust is also available with an Oyster bracelet or, on precious metal versions, a President bracelet.ox

THE CYCLOPS LENS
AN OPTIMIZED READING

Created to improve the legibility of the date, the Cyclops lens is both an aesthetic and a technical brand signature. This Rolex invention, named after the one-eyed giant in Greek mythology, was patented in the early 1950s and presented for the first time in 1953 on a Datejust. Its magnifying effect makes the date easier to read. Initially in plexiglass, it has been crafted in sapphire since the 1970s, like the watch’s crystal. Virtually impervious to scratches, the sapphire now features a double anti-reflective coating, making it even more effective.

THE DIALS
INFINITE FACES

With a large selection of dials, the Datejust offers the most varied combinations of all Rolex watches. Set with diamonds or made from mother-of-pearl, adorned with palm or fluted motifs, or featuring a sunray finish, the Datejust dials offer a host of faces available in a wide variety of materials, colours and motifs, with different hour markers (index or Roman or Arabic numerals) and multiple gem-setting possibilities. Bearing chief responsibility for the identity and legibility of Rolex watches, all the brand’s dials are developed in-house for optimal results.

THE BEZEL
A DISTINCTIVE FEATURE

Smooth, fluted, domed or set with diamonds, the varied bezels allow the Datejust to reflect the personality of the wearer. The bezel is one of the watch’s most visible features and one of the most emblematic aspects of Rolex know-how. It can therefore be set with brilliant-cut diamonds, selected in-house by experts to ensure they sparkle beautifully. An iconic Rolex signature, the fluted bezel is crafted from 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold.

AN ICON OF ROLEX KNOW-HOW

THE 31, 36 OR 41 MM OYSTER CASE
A SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS

The Datejust’s case, 31 mm, 36 mm or 41 mm in diameter and guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of robustness and reliability. The middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy, or 18 ct gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that grants only Rolex watchmakers access to the movement.

The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. Completely waterproof, the Oyster case provides optimum protection for the Datejust’s movement.

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ROLESOR
AN ALLIANCE OF ALLOYS

For close to a century, gold and steel have come together in a pas de deux where sophistication meets strength. Created in the early 1930s, Rolesor features exclusively on Rolex watches in the Oyster Perpetual collection. The concept is simple: the bezel, the winding crown and the centre bracelet links are made of yellow or Everose gold while the middle case and outer links of the bracelet are made of Oystersteel. On white Rolesor models, the bezel alone is in white gold. These unique combinations are one of the brand’s signatures.

PERPETUAL CALIBRES 2236 AND 3235
MOVEMENTS AT THE FOREFRONT OF WATCHMAKING TECHNOLOGY

Datejust models are fitted with calibre 2236 (Datejust 31) or calibre 3235 (Datejust 36 and Datejust 41), self-winding mechanical movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. A consummate demonstration of technology, these movements carry a number of patents. They offer outstanding performance in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks, convenience and reliability.

The oscillator of calibre 2236 and calibre 3235 has a balance wheel with variable inertia regulated to an extremely precise degree via gold Microstella nuts. It is held firmly in place by a height-adjustable traversing bridge enabling very stable positioning to increase shock resistance. The oscillator is also fitted on patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, designed by Rolex.

Calibre 2236 incorporates a Syloxi hairspring in silicon, which is manufactured by the brand and patented. Calibre 3235 features an optimized version of the blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy. Both hairsprings are resistant to strong magnetic fields and offer good stability in the face of temperature variations.

The geometry of the Syloxi hairspring in calibre 2236 guarantees the regularity of the movement in any position; the blue Parachrom hairspring in calibre 3235 is fitted with a Rolex overcoil offering the same level of performance.

Calibre 2236 features a paramagnetic escape wheel in nickel -phosphorus. Calibre 3235 incorporates the patented Chronergy escapement, made of the same alloy, which combines high energy efficiency with exceptional dependability. This escapement is also resistant to strong magnetic fields.

Calibre 2236 and calibre 3235 are fitted with a self-winding module featuring a Perpetual rotor, which ensures continuous winding of the mainspring by harnessing the movements of the wrist to provide constant energy. Calibre 2236 offers a power reserve of approximately 55 hours, while the power reserve of calibre 3235 extends to approximately 70 hours thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency.

The Datejust’s movements will be seen only by certified Rolex watchmakers, yet they are beautifully finished and decorated in keeping with the brand’s uncompromising quality standards.

THE DATEJUST, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER CERTIFIED

Like all Rolex watches, the Datejust is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This exclusive designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories and according to its own criteria. These certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, waterproofness, self-winding and power reserve. The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.

The precision of every movement – officially certified as a Chronometer by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) – is tested a second time by Rolex after casing to ensure that it meets precision criteria far stricter than those of the official certification. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is approximately −2/+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by COSC for the official certification of the movement alone.

Superlative Chronometer certification testing is carried out using state-of-the-art equipment specially developed by Rolex, according to an exclusive test protocol that simulates the conditions in which a watch is actually worn and more closely represents real-life experience. The entirely automated series of tests also checks the waterproofness, self-winding capacity and power reserve of all Rolex watches. These post-casing tests systematically complement the qualification testing performed during the development and production of the watches to ensure reliability, robustness and resistance to magnetic fields and shocks.

8 March, 2023/by Jackson Thompson

DESTACADOS, Especial, EVENTOS, MyEvents

ROLEX: PROUD SPONSOR OF THE OSCARS® CEREMONY

THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE FILM SEASON

Geneva, 12 March 2023 – The Oscars® ceremony is a unique celebration of the excellence, inspiration and technical genius from which masterpieces are made. Since 2017, Rolex has been the Proud Sponsor of the Oscars® ceremony, held at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood. Telecast live in more than 200 territories worldwide, this unique event does more than celebrate cinema: year after year it helps shape the landscape of cinema worldwide.

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

The Oscars® ceremony represents infinitely more than a recognition by one’s peers. It celebrates inspiration and emotion as well as the production process, the technical expertise and all else that goes into the making of a film. To borrow a favourite expression of Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf, it is an ode to “a work done handsomely”. Cinema is at once an art, a science and an industry, and the Oscars® ceremony shines a light on every one of its facets.

Rolex is the official host of the Greenroom, the antechamber of the Oscars®. Nominees and presenters gather inside this lounge before and after stepping onto the stage at the Oscars® ceremony, some returning with a coveted statuette.

Each year, Rolex develops a unique immersive experience and a new decor for the Greenroom. In 2023, the Greenroom captures the ambience of a tropical forest. More than a celebration of nature, Rolex is paying homage to explorers and scientists who take action on the ground, day after day, to protect the planet. A way to poetically express its commitment to the preservation of our ecosystems as part of its Perpetual Planet Initiative.

For almost a century, Rolex has accompanied those who explore our world, seek to understand its environmental challenges and put forward solutions to overcome them. Launched in 2019, the Perpetual Planet Initiative reflects this approach and is built on three founding pillars: two long-standing partners, Mission Blue and the National Geographic Society, and the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. Since then, the Initiative has continued to grow and today includes more than 20 partners.

ROLEX AND HOLLYWOOD

In 2017 two major events would cement the longstanding association between Rolex and the film industry. Firstly, director Martin Scorsese joined James Cameron as a Rolex Testimonee. And the same year, the brand sealed its partnership with the film industry’s highest authority, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Rolex became the Exclusive Watch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Proud Sponsor of the Oscars® and Exclusive Sponsor of the Governors Awards. Rolex is also a Founding Supporter of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures which opened in Los Angeles in September 2021.

Rolex accordingly promotes excellence, the perpetuation of knowledge, the conservation of the art and rise of new talent. The Academy’s mission is to uphold excellence in film and preserve its legacy for future generations, to spark the imagination and to celebrate cinema’s universal values. Hence, it is the convergence of values between Rolex and the Academy that is underscored through this long-term partnership.

8 March, 2023/by Jackson Thompson

Coches, Concept, Especiales, MOTOR

Maserati vuelve al campo en el Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

Módena, febrero de 2023 : ha llegado el momento de un nuevo encuentro sobre tierra batida en el Principado de Mónaco, donde los nombres más importantes del tenis mundial se reunirán con los modelos más elegantes e icónicos de la Casa del Tridente. Por segundo año consecutivo, Maserati pisa las canchas del Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, como patrocinador principal y auto oficial del torneo.
Maserati combina sus valores de estilo, competitividad y pasión deportiva con un evento que durante más de un siglo, en el magnífico escenario del Principado de Mónaco, ha reunido la quintaesencia de todo lo único, desde el rendimiento hasta el lujo más refinado .

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore. rugiendo en california

El ímpetu competitivo siempre ha sido un factor importante en el alma de Maserati, el aliado ideal cuando se trata de los más altos niveles en el mundo del deporte. Es perfecto para representar el atractivo atemporal de una de las disciplinas más apasionantes, que comparte los mismos valores de excelencia, tenacidad y dedicación con la marca italiana.

La renovación de la asociación ganadora entre Maserati y el Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters dará como resultado la oportunidad de escribir un nuevo capítulo de amor por el deporte, para una audiencia internacional. Un elemento recurrente en la narrativa del Tridente, sus coches a la vanguardia del diseño y la tecnología protagonizarán las carreteras del Principado, como impecables embajadores de uno de los eventos más exclusivos del mundo, para personificar el ADN del fabricante con sede en Módena. .

Maserati MC20 Cielo

El primer evento europeo de la serie ATP Tour Masters 1000 animará las gradas del 8 al 16 de abril, cuando los nombres más importantes del firmamento del tenis estarán listos para competir por uno de los títulos más codiciados de la temporada. A lo largo del torneo, los jugadores e invitados viajarán a bordo de la flota Maserati para participar con estilo, incluso fuera de la cancha.

Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produce una gama completa de automóviles únicos, inmediatamente reconocibles por su extraordinaria personalidad. Gracias a su estilo, tecnología y carácter exclusivo innato, hacen las delicias de los gustos más exigentes y exigentes y siempre han sido un referente para la industria automotriz mundial. Una tradición de autos exitosos, cada uno de los cuales redefine lo que hace un auto deportivo italiano en términos de diseño, rendimiento, comodidad, elegancia y seguridad, actualmente disponible en más de setenta mercados a nivel internacional. Los embajadores de esta herencia son el buque insignia Quattroporte, el sedán deportivo Ghibli y el Levante, el primer SUV fabricado por Maserati, todos modelos caracterizados por el uso de materiales de la más alta calidad y excelentes soluciones técnicas. El Ghibli y el Levante ahora también están disponibles en versiones híbridas y son los primeros autos eléctricos de la marca Trident. Una gama completa, equipada con motores de gasolina híbridos V6 y V8 de 4 cilindros, con tracción trasera y tracción integral. La Colección Trofeo, que comprende Ghibli, Quattroporte y Levante, equipada con el potente motor V8 de 580 hp, encarna el ADN de desempeño de la marca Trident. El tope de gama es el superdeportivo MC20, propulsado por el innovador motor Nettuno V6, que incorpora por primera vez tecnologías derivadas de la F1 disponibles en la unidad de potencia de un coche de producción estándar. equipado con el potente motor V8 de 580 hp, representa el ADN de rendimiento de la marca Trident. El tope de gama es el superdeportivo MC20, propulsado por el innovador motor Nettuno V6, que incorpora por primera vez tecnologías derivadas de la F1 disponibles en la unidad de potencia de un coche de producción estándar. equipado con el potente motor V8 de 580 hp, representa el ADN de rendimiento de la marca Trident. El tope de gama es el superdeportivo MC20, propulsado por el innovador motor Nettuno V6, que incorpora por primera vez tecnologías derivadas de la F1 disponibles en la unidad de potencia de un coche de producción estándar

18 February, 2023/by Carlos

DEPORTES, Especial, EVENTOS, MyEvents, Náutica

La familia Global Swan se reunirá en el glamuroso Porto Cervo para la 21.ª edición de la Rolex Swan Cup

Lunes 8 de agosto de 2022 Porto Cervo vuelve a ser la sede del punto culminante de la temporada de carreras de Swan Lista de inscritos de 90 yates que van desde 120 a 36 pies Siete clases ofrecen carreras competitivas y justas para todos Es la celebración del año de la familia Swan, una reunión de la comunidad Nautor, un apasionante festival de vela: es el punto culminante de la temporada de regatas en el Mediterráneo, The Rolex Swan Cup.

Porto Cervo

Como siempre, el lujoso y atmosférico resort de Porto Cervo, ubicado en el corazón de la exclusiva zona costera de Costa Smeralda, es la sede del festival bienal de todas las cosas Swan del 11 al 18 de septiembre.

Con una creciente lista de participantes de 90 yates de todo el mundo, la flota de la Copa Rolex Swan mostrará la diversidad y la historia de la marca perdurable Nautor’s Swan.

Abarcará toda la gama, desde el nuevo Swan 120 Audrey the First hasta el Swan 36 Josian diseñado por S&S, un ejemplo magníficamente restaurado de uno de los primeros modelos Swan de Nautor que data de 1967.

Organizada por el Yacht Club Costa Smeralda y Nautor’s Swan en colaboración con su antiguo socio Rolex, la regata contará con seis días de regatas, incluida una regata costera desafiante para todas las clases. También es el evento final de la competición de la Liga de las Naciones, larga y muy disputada.

El presidente de Nautor’s Swan, Leonardo Ferragamo, dijo: “Es con gran entusiasmo que regresamos a Porto Cervo y al Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, donde siempre recibimos una cálida bienvenida.

“La Rolex Swan Cup es lo más destacado del calendario Swan y ha sido un evento náutico icónico durante los últimos 40 años gracias a una sólida asociación con Rolex y Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Esta regata combina la competición entre caballeros con un decidido espíritu de competición y realza los valores de calidad, elegancia, innovación, rendimiento y fiabilidad de cada una de las embarcaciones que componen la comunidad Swan que viaja desde todo el mundo para compartir y celebrar su pasión por la navegación.”

Con la asistencia de la amplia gama de diseños de Swan, parece que la flota se dividirá en siete clases, con tres de los diseños únicos de Swan: el ClubSwan 50, el ClubSwan 42 y el ClubSwan 36, que harán su primera aparición en el Rolex Swan . Taza.

Los otros cuatro ofrecerán carreras de calificación destinadas a proporcionar un campo de juego justo y nivelado para Swans con dimensiones y características muy diferentes.

Destacando la herencia distintiva de la línea Nautor’s Swan está la clase dedicada a los muchos yates Swan diseñados por Sparkman & Stephens, con entradas requeridas para tener el casco y los accesorios originales.

Junto con el venerable S&S 36 Josian y al menos seis de los icónicos S&S 65, uno de los que está haciendo un bienvenido regreso es el Swan 43 Kokkola.

El propietario Vittorio Ghizzoni dijo: “Participamos en nuestra primera Copa Rolex Swan en 1994 y luego en 1996, y después de un largo descanso regresamos en 2016 y 2018: la Copa Rolex Swan fue una gran motivación para mantener a Kokkola luciendo lo mejor posible y lista. para correr.

“Es una de las grandes alegrías que todavía tengamos el mismo equipo de familiares y amigos. Kokkola cumplió 50 años en 2020 y estamos ansiosos por volver a Cerdeña y darlo todo en el agua con nuestros amigos en la clase Sparkman & Stephens”.

La clase Swan Mini Maxi estará compuesta por cisnes con una LOA de entre 18,29 my 24,08 m, mientras que la clase Swan Maxi incluirá a los cisnes más grandes, con una LOA de 24,09 y superior. Uno de los que competirá en esta clase será el Swan 90 Freya (28m). El propietario, Don Macpherson, dijo: “Mi experiencia era en cruceros, y nunca había corrido realmente hasta que construimos Freya. Mi capitán sugirió probar las carreras y me enganché: hay una dinámica completamente diferente en los cruceros, con un propósito común, camaradería y competencia.

“Ha sido muy divertido. Me gusta correr con mi familia y amigos, y a lo largo de los años he conocido a mucha gente en la familia Swan, tenemos mucho en común y ha sido fantástico”.

Mientras tanto, la cuarta clase de calificación, Swan Grand Prix, es para yates con una eslora de 18,28 my menos e incluye el Swan 48 Mia.

“Mi pasión por la navegación, siempre presente como parte de mi amor por la naturaleza, aumentó en la última Copa Rolex Swan en 2018 cuando me cautivó la belleza del mar de septiembre y la costa de Cerdeña junto con la competencia y deportividad de la competencia. ” dijo el propietario Luigi Stoppani.

“Habiendo sido fletador, quería transformar ese sentimiento en una nueva realidad. Entonces, obtuve a Mia, la mía, y emprendí un viaje de regatas (desde la Middle Sea Race 2020 hasta el Campeonato Mundial ORC 2022) y cruceros que me llevaron a Porto Cervo para la próxima Copa Rolex Swan. Espero encontrar un gran sentido de comunidad y entusiasmo, y personalmente espero que sea un momento para olvidar las preocupaciones impuestas por los eventos recientes”.

Fuera del agua, el aspecto social glamoroso y muy esperado de la Rolex Swan Cup incluye la exclusiva Cena de propietarios, la fiesta de la tripulación Rolex en el Hotel Colonna Pevero y una serie de eventos posteriores a la carrera en el YCCS Regatta Village que reunirá a los toda la comunidad de Nautor’s Swan.

“La Copa Rolex Swan ocupa un lugar muy especial en el calendario del Cisne de Nautor”, dijo Giovanni Pomati, CEO de Nautor’s Group. “Es una verdadera reunión de toda la familia Swan y una valiosa oportunidad para celebrar la camaradería que está en el corazón de la experiencia Swan, destacar la gama y diversidad de la marca Swan y conocer a los apasionados propietarios y navegantes que han viajado a Porto Cervo.”

La Copa Rolex Swan también marca la culminación de la Liga de Naciones de una temporada, el circuito de diseño único organizado por ClubSwan Racing que incluye cinco regatas en el Mediterráneo. El ganador general de la Liga, junto con los ganadores individuales de cada una de las cuatro clases monodiseño de Swan, será coronado en la Rolex Crew Party.

La regata en sí comienza con la inscripción el domingo 11 de septiembre, seguida de una carrera de práctica para las clases monotipo al día siguiente. La regata de flota completa comienza el martes 13 de septiembre, con la regata costera el jueves. El último día de carreras es el domingo 18 de septiembre.

Los socios del circuito ClubSwan Racing 2022 One Design son: Rolex, BMW, Randstad, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sease, Ferrari Trento, Banor, M&C Saatchi, North Sails, Quantum Sails, Gottifredi Maffioli, Garmin, B&G, Lavazza, Marevivo. La dirección de la regata contará con el apoyo de las marcas eléctricas de Mark Set Bot.

Cómo seguir las carreras

La Liga de las Naciones 2022

26-30 abril: Swan Tuscany Challenge
31 mayo-4 junio: Swan Sardinia Challenge
5-9 julio: Swan One Design Worlds
1-6 agosto: Copa del Rey
11-18 septiembre: Rolex Swan Cup
4-8 octubre: ClubSwan 36 europeos

8 August, 2022/by Nico Nico

DEPORTES, Especial, EVENTOS, MyEvents, Náutica

Global Swan family to meet in glamourous Porto Cervo for 21st edition of Rolex Swan Cup

Monday 8 August, 2022 Porto Cervo again the venue for the highlight of the Swan racing season Entry list of 90 yachts ranging from 120 to 36-feet Seven classes offer competitive and fair racing to all It’s the Swan family celebration of the year, a gathering of the Nautor community, a passionate festival of sail – it is the highlight of the Mediterranean racing season, The Rolex Swan Cup.

Porto Cervo

As ever the luxurious and atmospheric resort of Porto Cervo, nestled in the heart of the exclusive Costa Smeralda coastal area, is the venue for the biennial festival of all things Swan from 11 to 18 September.

With a growing entry list of 90 yachts gathering from all over the world, the Rolex Swan Cup fleet will showcase the diversity as well as the history of Nautor’s Swan enduring brand.

It will encompass the full range from the brand-new Swan 120 Audrey the First to the S&S designed Swan 36 Josian, a magnificently restored example of one of the earliest Nautor’s Swan models dating back to 1967.

Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Nautor’s Swan in collaboration with longstanding partner Rolex, the regatta will feature six days of racing including a challenging coastal race for all classes. It is also the final event in the season long and hotly contested Nations League competition.

Nautor’s Swan Chairman Leonardo Ferragamo said: “It is with great enthusiasm that we return to Porto Cervo and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda where we always receive a warm welcome.

“The Rolex Swan Cup is the highlight of the Swan calendar and has been an iconic sailing event for the last 40 years thanks to a strong partnership with Rolex and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. This race combines gentlemanly competition with a determined racing spirit and enhances the values of quality, elegance, innovation, performance, and reliability of each of the boats that make up the Swan community that travels from all over the world to share and celebrate its passion for sailing.”

With the wide range of Swan designs attending, the fleet looks set to be divided into seven classes, with three featuring the Swan one-designs – the ClubSwan 50, ClubSwan 42 and ClubSwan 36, which will be making their first appearance at the Rolex Swan Cup.

The other four will offer rating racing intended to provide a fair and level playing field for Swans with very different dimensions and characteristics.

Highlighting the distinctive heritage of the Nautor’s Swan line is the class dedicated to the many Swan yachts designed by Sparkman & Stephens, with entries required to have the original hull and fittings.

Along with the venerable S&S 36 Josian and at least six of the iconic S&S 65s, one of those making a welcome return is the Swan 43 Kokkola.

Owner Vittorio Ghizzoni said: “We took part in our first Rolex Swan Cup in 1994 and then in 1996, and after a long break we returned in 2016 and 2018 – the Rolex Swan Cup was a great motivation to keep Kokkola looking her best and ready to race.

“It is one of the great joys that we still have the same crew of family and friends. Kokkola turned 50 in 2020 and we can’t wait to get back to Sardinia and give it our all out on the water with our friends in the Sparkman & Stephens class.”

The Swan Mini Maxi class will comprise Swans with an LOA of between 18.29m and 24,08m, while the Swan Maxi class will include the largest Swans taking part, with an LOA of 24,09 and above. One of those competing in this class will be the Swan 90 Freya (28m). Owner Don Macpherson said: “My background was in cruising, and I had never really raced until we built Freya. My captain suggested giving racing a go and I was hooked – there is a whole different dynamic to cruising, with a common purpose, camaraderie, and competition.

“It has been a lot of fun. I like to race with my family and friends, and over the years I have met a lot of people in the Swan family, we have a lot in common and it has been fantastic.”

Meanwhile the fourth rating class – Swan Grand Prix – is for yachts with an LOA of 18.28m and below and includes the Swan 48 Mia.

“My passion for sailing, always present as part of my love for nature, increased at the last Rolex Swan Cup in 2018 when I was entranced by the beauty of the September sea and the Sardinian coastline together with the competence and sportsmanship of the competition,” said owner Luigi Stoppani.

“Having been a charterer I wanted to transform that sentiment into a new reality. So, I got Mia – Mine – and set off on a journey to regattas (from 2020 Middle Sea Race to 2022 ORC World Championship) and cruises which has brought me to Porto Cervo for the next Rolex Swan Cup. I am expecting to find a great sense of community and enthusiasm, and personally hope it will be a time to forget the concerns imposed by recent events.”

Off the water the glamourous and highly anticipated social side to the Rolex Swan Cup includes the exclusive Owners’ Dinner, the Rolex Crew Party at the Colonna Pevero Hotel, and a series of post-racing events at the YCCS Regatta Village which will bring together the whole Nautor’s Swan community.

“The Rolex Swan Cup holds a very special place in the Nautor’s Swan calendar,” said Giovanni Pomati, CEO of Nautor’s Group. “It is a true gathering of the whole Swan family and a cherished opportunity to celebrate the camaraderie that is at the heart of the Swan experience, highlight the range and diversity of the Swan brand, and meet the passionate owners and sailors who have travelled to Porto Cervo.”

The Rolex Swan Cup also marks the culmination of the season long Nations League, the one-design circuit organised by ClubSwan Racing that takes in five Mediterranean regattas. The overall winner of the League – along with the individual winners in each of the four Swan one-design classes – will be crowned at the Rolex Crew Party.

The regatta itself gets underway with registration on Sunday 11 September, followed by a practice race for the one-design classes the following day. Full fleet racing begins on Tuesday 13 September, with the coastal race on the Thursday. The final day of racing is on Sunday 18 September.

Partners of the ClubSwan Racing 2022 One Design circuit are: Rolex, BMW, Randstad, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sease, Ferrari Trento, Banor, M&C Saatchi, North Sails, Quantum Sails, Gottifredi Maffioli, Garmin, B&G, Lavazza, Marevivo. The regatta management will be supported by the electric marks by Mark Set Bot.

How to follow the racing

The Nations League 2022

26-30 April: Swan Tuscany Challenge
31 May-4 June: Swan Sardinia Challenge
5-9 July: Swan One Design Worlds
1-6 August: Copa del Rey
11-18 September: Rolex Swan Cup
4-8 October: ClubSwan 36 Europeans

8 August, 2022/by Nico Nico

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