A record number of 2000 sailors on a 192 Replica Rolex Datejusts watches yachts sailed away from the shore heading off to clinch the title of the top sailor in the 57th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup.As the almost 200 strong fleet of yachts took off, the spectators around looked in wonderment at the incredible sight these boats that almost seemed to look like a collection of delicate wisps.The skipper of Alpha Romeo, Neville Crichton is hoping to break his own record of covering the entire 243 nautical mile journey in 18 hours and 3 minutes that he had set in 2008.The sudden change in the wind directions makes the Giraglia Rolex Cup completely unpredictable.There have been instances where yachts can almost the port of Genoa in Italy on the horizon but due to the impulsive wind conditions they have had to anchor down and set sail later.The race that began with a gentle wind is slowly picking up pace as the wind gets stronger and sailors use all tactics to clinch the top spot.The event will finally conclude with the prize giving ceremony, at the Yacht Club Italiano where the yacht with the best corrected time will be presented with the Rolex Challenge Trophy, while the Rolex Yacht-Master timepieces in steel and platinum will be awarded to the overall winner in elapsed time; along with the overall winner in IRC corrected time as well as the overall winner in ORC corrected time.A stunning Rolex Submariner watch will be presented to the winner of the Replica Rolex Datejusts watches combined scoring for the Inshore Racing and Distance Race (in the biggest class).As the final day comes to a close the sailors are leaving nothing to chance an using every possible strategy to win the coveted awards.
Mastering the unpredictable sea to momentarily control the obscure wind, as it rushes past the sails sometimes thrusting it forward, while at other times almost threatening to tear the vessel to shreds is a thrill that has drawn men to risk their very lives, for many centuries.The Rolex recognizes the resilience and focus that is required to master the art of sailing and in its endeavor to promote the sport it holds numerous sailing events across the globe.The Giraglia Rolex Cup is yet another example of Rolex’s pre-determined design to promote the pursuit of excellence and the sport of sailing.One of the most renowned races to occur in the Mediterranean, the Giraglia Rolex Cup presented by Rolex is an eminent racing event that has drawn competent sailors from all over the world, especially from Europe.This distance racing event has almost been a tradition for the European sailors for more than 50 years.The boats that take part in the prestigious Giraglia Rolex Cup commence their journey from the historic port of St.Tropez, France sailing through the tranquil surroundings of the Iles des Hyeres before crossing the sea around Giraglia which is a rocky islet located off Replica Rolex Datejusts watches northern Corsica and finally finishing off at Genoa in Italy covering a total distance of 243 nautical miles.The 2008 edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup saw a total of 170 yachts participating in the event that set off on the 243 mile voyage from the picturesque St.Tropez after waiting for the wind to pick up for three hours in June.This year the Giraglia Rolex Cup is to being held from the 14th to the 20th of June and is currently underway.
