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Dominican Republic
Et Two, Nerone
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| Fleet start, last day of racing. | The Rolex Farr 40 Worlds lived up to its billing as the big boat one-design championship against which all others are measured. The 2010 series was decided on the final race of the final day, raced in front of a huge spectator fleet from rubber ducks to 25 metre sport fishers. Massimo Mezzaroma's Nerone (ITA) ended the day lauded champion, for the second time (first in 2003), having fought tooth and nail in a gladiatorial arena worthy of a blockbuster film. Guido Belgiorno-Nettis' Transfusion (AUS) were beaten at the last, but certainly not disgraced. The next Rolex Farr 40 World Championship will be held in Sydney in February 2011. What a rematch in prospect.
Apr 25, 2010, 09:10 PST
Dominican Republic
Nerone Imperious, but Transfusion Emperor Elect
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| Hoisting spinnaker onboard Nerone. | Day three dawned with the prospect of some breeze and some proper racing for the first time in the 2010 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship. Even so, those watching got more than expected as the racing captivated from the start. The wind continued to make life difficult for the Race Committee and the competitors as it swung about violently during the day, rarely refusing to settle from one direction for any length of time. The chessboard was active on the racecourse with boats making moves in all directions.
Apr 24, 2010, 19:43 PST
Dominican Republic
Hot, Hot, Hot
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| After Day 1, NERONE, third overall and FIAMMA, fifth overall. | For the teams competing at the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds in the Dominican Republic, it was a long, hot morning waiting dockside at the Casa de Campo Marina for the breeze to fill in. PRO Peter Reggio postponed the 11am start and kept the fleet dockside where they could find shade and stay hydrated. After an hour and a half delay, the fleet was sent out to the race area just a mile out from the marina entrance and racing was underway by 1pm. But the tropical Caribbean - temperatures in the 900F and high humidity - tested crewmembers' concentration and focus.
Apr 21, 2010, 09:39 PST
Dominican Republic
Heating Up off of Casa de Campo
The docks of the Casa de Campo Marina were buzzing again today as competitors completed sail measurement, weigh-ins and registration in advance of the start of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship, which begins tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21 and continues through Saturday, April 24.
Apr 20, 2010, 09:27 PST
Dominican Republic
Rallie Transcaraibes 2009 Visits Casa de Campo Marino
For the fourth consecutive year the Rallie Transcaraibes visits Casa de Campo Marina and Casa de Campo Yacht Club. Over 20 sailboats enjoyed from Saturday April 11th until Monday April 13th of a perfect weather and excellent sailing conditions that only Dominican Republic can offer.
Apr 23, 2009, 17:48 PST
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