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Svante Domizlaff

 · 10.07.2012

Regatta: Rolex Volcano RacePhoto: Rolex,Kurt Arrigo
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New fixture in the calendar: The Rolex Volcano Race is slowly becoming a must for the big boat community.
Action off Capri: Filip Balcaen's 34-metre-long "Nilaya" and Sir Peter Ogden's 18-metre-long "Jethou" (at the back) fought a duel at the front. | l.Photo: Rolex,Kurt ArrigoAction off Capri: Filip Balcaen's 34-metre-long "Nilaya" and Sir Peter Ogden's 18-metre-long "Jethou" (at the back) fought a duel at the front. | l.

Capri is well on its way to becoming a new attraction for the big-boat sailing community. With the help of sponsor Rolex, a converted harbour and unprecedented organisational qualities, the Rolex Volcano Race, held for the second time at Whitsun, proved to be a regatta highlight. 15 maxi racers from 13 nations travelled to the event, including a new Russian Swan 60 sponsored by Gazprom.

First to cross the finish line: Filip Balcaen, Belgian owner of "Nilaya". | ".Photo: Rolex,Kurt ArrigoFirst to cross the finish line: Filip Balcaen, Belgian owner of "Nilaya". | ".

The regatta series began off the 2600-year-old port city of Gaeta, 90 kilometres north of Naples, with a successful, short opening regatta, organisational support from the feared Guardia di Finanza and a navy concert. This was followed by a 100-nautical-mile night regatta around the island of Ponza to Capri.

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