Two thousand hulls, from pure racers to the oldest sailers. All present at the start line of Trieste’s most famous regatta, there to win or simply participate. As always, our armchair sailor was present. But, as he himself recounts, this time his aim - however unsuccessful - was to finish last.

After having taken a clean sweep in the Med circuit, the Americans aboard Quantum won even this title. But celebrations were also in order for the Italian trio who stayed right behind, fending off their nearest rivals.

The yachts from the Finnish yard that responded to the call by the Nautor headquarters numbered 108, and they gave life to a sailing event that was unrivalled both in terms of elegance and energy in Costa Smeralda.

A clash between pilots and jury.The exploits of the usual matadors and a fierce storm conditioned the last two races of the Championship which, in any case, was a truly thrilling spectacle.

With icebergs on the bow and the world to the stern, fierce competition looks set to fire up the Vendée Globe.

The rally organised by the English yard is reserved for classic yachts and was characterised by difficult conditions. In its first edition it has already hit the mark.

Terry Hutchinson’s Tp52 team were crowned the kings on the Atlantic waters of Portugal’s Algarve with due credit going to their consistency and talent.

For the 19th edition of this September giga-regatta in the Costa Smeralda, the Mini Maxis have returned in fine form and even numbered 19 out of the 40 participants at the starting line.

A slim victory for Bribón, the Spanish royal hull in the next to last leg in Murcia on the Tp52 summer calendar. The podium was dominated by the Spanish making for a fantastic if rare threesome.

It’s a long stretch from engines to boats. BMW has shortened the distance with its involvement on the racing field by creating a two-way interchange with this world.