With the second day of racing abandoned due to lack of a breeze, 46m/159ft sailing yacht GANESHA took home the 2015 Dubois Cup in Sardinia, thanks to her previous victory in Race 1.
Unfortunate weather conditions at this year's Dubois Cup meant only one day of racing was possible in Costa Smeralda, after the light and shifty breeze thwarting the Race Committee’s efforts to get the racing into swing.
A fleet of ten superyachts took part in racing for the event, which began on Friday 29 May, with yachts such as the 55m/182ft charter yacht TURQUOISE gathering at Porto Cervo purely to soak up the atmosphere of the prestigious event and enjoy the local scenery.
Friday saw blue skies and perfect breeze allow for an excellent course off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, with GANESHA completing the 17 nautical mile course and crossing the line first in under 1 hour and 30 minutes.
On behalf of this result sleek-lined performance sloop GANESHA was crowned overall winner of regatta, a 2013 Vitters delivery and recent addition to the global charter fleet.
A pedigree Dubois design, her narrow beam and impressive Panamax rig allow for race-winning acceleration. She was recognised as the 'Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range' at the World Superyacht Awards 2014.
She was followed by award-winning 54m/176ft Vitters yacht NIRVANA - participating for the first time - in second place, with 29m/95ft Evolution sailing yacht ALCANANA taking third place. The latter of which reaped the benefits of the expertise of Italian America’s Cup sailor Mauro Pelaschier when planning tactics.
The prize giving ceremony took place at the YCCS Clubhouse on Saturday, followed by a closing party for owners and crews. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s busy summer calendar continues with the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta from 2-6 June.
To find out more about attending next year's Dubois Cup, please contact your preferred charter broker.
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A pedigree Dubois design, her narrow beam and impressive Panamax rig allow for race-winning acceleration.
CHARTER YACHTS AT THE DUBOIS CUP 2015:
30m
Pendennis
2009 / 2014
40m
Bloemsma Van Breemen
2009 / 2019
45m
Fitzroy
2009
55m
Turquoise Yachts
2011 / 2022
35m
Alloy Yachts
1994 / 2019
50m
Fitzroy
2012 / 2023
30m
Oyster Yachts
2012
29m
Pendennis
2004 / 2017
46m
Vitters
2013 / 2019
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