Superyacht regatta registration open

Author:: Trade Only Today Editors
Publish date:: Feb 3, 2009

Boat International Media and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda are accepting registrations for Boat International Superyacht Regatta 2009, scheduled for June 9-13 off northeastern Sardinia.

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The event features superyachts of 80 feet or more competing for the Boat International Silver Trophy. To date, there are about a dozen confirmed entries in the race.

The social program includes a skipper’s briefing, cocktail party and gala dinner hosted at the YCCS, a beach party for owners and guests at The Hotel Romazzino, and prize ceremony on the club’s Piazza Azzurra.

A maximum of 30 entries will be accepted.

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