At the same time, the ISA launched its own regatta series for schooners. It will start from 8 to 12 May off Capri, as a kind of prologue to Rolex Sailing Week. The other races will take place in Monaco during Classic Week (11-15 September) and in St. Tropez during Les Voiles (26 September - 6 October). ISA President Tomas de Vargas Machuca said: "We are very proud to have finally created a platform for these wonderful yachts."