| USA. Panerai Classic Yachts dock in Nantucket for a week of sailing |
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| Friday, 18 August 2006 | |
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Panerai North America: Following a successful weekend of sailing with classic 12-Metre vessels in the America's Cup waters of the Narragansett Bay in front of historic Newport, RI (July 28-30), sailors of traditional yachts move north to spectacular Nantucket for a series of 12- Metre and Classic Yachts Regattas presented by Panerai. As part of Nantucket Race Week, sailors of the historic 12-Metre yachts will once again compete against each other today, August 17th and on Friday, August 18th on the Nantucket Sound waters surrounding the island, which are considered to be sailor's paradise. Thirty-four years ago, local Nantucket sailors created the Opera House Cup Regatta with the aim to establish a racing event for wooden sailboats; the owner of the celebrated Opera House Cup restaurant donated the trophy, and the race was born. The classic yacht regatta, which attracts 80-plus classic boats, will be held on August 20th. This traditional race, along with the legendary Awards Party, which is considered to be Nantucket's event of the year, will conclude the weeklong activities that benefit Nantucket Community Sailing, a local non-profit organization that upholds the maritime tradition of Nantucket Island as a sailing community. About Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge: In 2005, Panerai successfully launched in the Mediterranean the "Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge" in partnership with CIM, the Mediterranean International Committee, and AIVE, the Italian Classic Yachts Association. Regattas are held yearly at some of the most celebrated European yachting locations, which include Antibes, Argentario, Mahon, Imperia and Cannes, where thousands of passionate sailors take part with the sole purpose of appreciating the cultural heritage of these great masters of the sea. In 2006, Panerai chose to expand its program by adding the renowned Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta in the pristine Caribbean waters (April 20-25), the fascinating 12-Metre Regattas in Newport, RI (July 28-30) and Nantucket, MA (August 16-18) along with the traditional Opera House Cup Regatta in Nantucket, MA (August 18-20). About Panerai Panerai is a brand of values, which arise from its origins: Florence, city of art. It is a characteristic expression of Italian craftsmanship with historic tradition whose values are still current today, strengthened by the great attention PANERAI devotes to the quality of its creations and by the depth of technical experience that is expressed through its production. "The watchmaker's work is as precious and rare as the one of the axe master building a classic yacht," adds Angelo Bonati, CEO of Officine Panerai. "Whether we are dealing with yachts or watches, the men who create them and those who own them are both animated by the same emotions." Today Parnerai is one of the most prestigious brands in haute horlogerie and its history represents a proud example of research, innovation and tradition, as well as being irrevocably linked with great nautical exploits and the sea. |
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