One of the most prestigious yacht races in the Mediterranean
The Giraglia Rolex Cup regatta is one of the top regattas combining offshore and inshore racing in the Mediterranean region. It is held annually in June by Yacht Club Italiano together with Yacht Club de France and Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez.
START SanRemo, Italy then St Tropez, France FINISH Genova, Italy NM 250
The regatta attracts hundreds of crews, both amateurs, and professionals, as well as all types of yachts from around the world.
If you are less experienced, the Giraglia Rolex Cup regatta is a great opportunity to get the first competitive experience in a prestigious race, and at the same time stretch your skills sailing in a competitive environment.
For those more experienced, this stunning regatta will be a new challenge. This is a sporting event with passion, competition, fair play, and excitement. After serious water competitions, in the evening a well-organized entertainment program by Rolex, the title sponsor of the regatta will be waiting for you.
This is an offshore regatta with unpredictable weather conditions that require participants to have willpower and good skills. A high level of competition and an interesting route attract talents from all over the world. On our platform, among many offers, you can choose a team that will be close to you in spirit, interests and even age!
Where is the Giraglia held each year?
San Remo: Rolex champagne and Oyster party followed by spectacular firework display
San Remo – Saint Tropez: offshore race
Saint Tropez: inshore races
Saint Tropez: Rolex party and inshore price giving ceremony
Saint Tropez Genoa: Giraglia Rolex Cup offshore race
Finish line in Genoa
Genoa: Prize giving ceremony, Yacht Club Italiano
What sort of regatta is the Giraglia?
With the first in 1953, the Giraglia Cup was invented to recreate links between Italy and France following World War 2. Now, this Mediterranean race is a must for many sailors from all over the world. Organized by the Nautical Society of Saint-Tropez, the Yacht Club Italiano and the French Yacht Club, the Giraglia Rolex Cup brings together many sailors from all over the world. Giraglia is the international sailing event of the French – and Italian – Riviera
Which classes of yachts compete in the Giraglia?
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Why should I take part in the Giraglia?
The Giraglia was created in 1953 as a 241-nautical mile offshore race. It has grown consistently since then, and now includes a feeder race from Sanremo and three days of inshore races in the bay of Saint-Tropez. In 2022 this classic regatta celebrates its 69th anniversary. The Rolex Giraglia is organised by the Yacht Club Italiano with the collaboration of the Yacht Club Sanremo and the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. With the support of: Yacht Club de France, Union Nationale pour la Course au Large (UNCL), International Maxi Association (IMA), City of Saint-Tropez, City of Genoa and City of Sanremo.
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The Giraglia has got to be one of the highlights of our racing year
KD, SWAN OWNER
The Giraglia race is valid as a leg of the IRC-UNCL Mediterranean Championship and is part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge.
How can I compete in the Giraglia?
It’s simple; charter a Swan from us. Our Swan 601 is available for race charter in Palma Vela and is the perfect Mini Maxi for the changeable conditions of the Bay of Palma. Fast yet quick to learn for any new crew, she is a boat you can jump on and be competitive after only a few days training onboard. We can arrange a video tour and explanation of the boat systems before your arrival, shortening your learning curve as much as possible!
Where can I charter a yacht for the Swan Maxi Cup?
Right here. Our Swan 601 is available to race charter for the Palma Vela. We will organise to have the yacht ready and waiting at the dock for you and your crew. We will organise berthing for the event and for training days beforehand/ We will organise a race skipper and tactician if you would like. We will organise a crew house and ground transport. We will even book restaurants… if you like.
Time to get out on the water – compete with the Best!
