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Technological innovations in sporting competition, the passion for research and the desire to set new standards represent a challenge that has spurred BMW on ever since it was established. This can be seen in the commitment displayed by Team BMW during the last America’s Cup campaign and the experience of BMW Designworks USA in designing sail and powered craft, where their skill in the use of innovative, lightweight materials resulted in a mutual exchange of ideas between the automotive sector and the world of design in general. BMW Italia has decided to contribute to the success of prestigious, high level sailing events, such as those promoted by the Yacht Club Italiano.

Rolex has been associated with sporting achievements for almost one hundred years. When Mercedes Gleitze swam the English Channel in 1927, she wore a Rolex Oyster on her wrist; whereas it was Edmund Hillary and sherpa Tenzing Norgay’s Rolex watches that told the time on the first successful ascent of Everest in 1953. Rolex’ interest in sailing dates back to the end of the 1960s, with the International Rolex Regatta at St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, followed by a collaboration with the American defender in the America’s Cup and the development of large scale sailing in the Mediterranean. Today, the Rolex sailing program is based on collaboration with Yacht Clubs active all over the world: Yacht Club Italiano, New York Yacht Club, The Royal Ocean Racing Club, Royal Malta Yacht Club, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Yacht Club Capri, Yacht Club Argentino, Real Club Nautico de Valencia, Kieler Yacht-Club… The Rolex sailing events calendar includes offshore regattas, classic races and world championships in various classes: Giraglia Rolex Cup, Rolex Fastnet Race, Rolex Sydney Hobart, Rolex Middle Sea Race, Rolex Swan Cup, Rolex Farr 40 Worlds, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Rolex Baltic Week, Trofeo S. M. La Reina Rolex Cup, Circuito Atlàntico Sur Rolex Cup… In addition to the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the partnership with the Yacht Club Italiano, which is now into its second decade, sees Rolex involved in the new invitational Portofino Rolex Trophy, reserved for classical, wooden yachts, and the Swan 45 Class world championship. Rolex Italia also supports the important social program, Nave Italia, founded by the Yacht Club Italiano.

Since 1927 SIAD, one of the most important companies in the gas sector, has been motivated by a continuous quest for quality. The result of this constant commitment is the technical precision and commercial transparency of its products and services and the continuous development of new technological solutions, while guaranteeing safety and protecting improvement the environment. Since 2001 SIAD, the official sponsor of the SIAD - Bombola d'Oro trophy, has become an official sponsor of the Yacht Club Italiano and the "Beppe Croce" Sea School. This is an exclusive partnership that unites the sporting tradition with the experience and technology of nautical gas applications; from welding to inert gas fire extinguishers, scuba diving and cleaning hulls. For more information: www.siad.com .

Technological innovations in sporting competition and the desire to set new standards represent a challenge that has spurred BMW on ever since it was established. The Munich manufacturer participates at the highest level in both motor sports and golf, as well as the sailing world, where it has been involved in world famous events such as the last America’s Cup, as well as other international yachting competitions, notably the BMW Sailing Cup, the amateur trophy dedicated to its dealers and clients, with the international final to be held in Italy this year. BMW is also a consolidated partner in the Yacht Club Italiano sporting program, and the two have collaborated to create the BMW Match Race Academy, a sailing school dedicated to match racing.

Pirelli & C. SpA, quoted on the Italian Stock Exchange, is the principal company of a multinational group active in over 160 countries with industrial experience of over 135 years. Pirelli Tyre is the fifth largest tyre producer in the world in terms of turnover, and the market leader in the top end sector, it has 24 production facilities in 12 countries.Pirelli RE is the group’s real estate division, with activities concentrated largely in Italy and Germany. Thanks to its focus on technology and research, in recent years the Group has launched a number of initiatives in strongly innovative sectors, such as sustainable transport and renewable energy sources through Pirelli Eco Technology and Pirelli Ambiente. Pirelli Broadband Solutions is active in the broadband solutions sector. The Pirelli Labs advanced research centre is at the service of all Pirelli business.

On 3rd July 1997, the Regata della Giraglia set sail from Le Lavandou, for the last time last century. It was a particularly difficult race, and only 15 of the 46 boats that started crossed the finish line: all the others were forced to retire by a furious Gulf of Leon; the race was won by Mascalzone Latino.
This marked the beginning of a new era for the Regata della Giraglia, and the collaboration with Rolex. As of the 46th edition in 1998, the regatta has been renamed the "Giraglia Rolex Cup" and the start moved to Saint Tropez, where the new format involves three days of coastal regattas. The spirit of the competition is unchanged, and remains fully compatible with the values of the Rolex brand. Since then, the relationship between Rolex and the regatta known as the "Queen of the Mediterranean" has intensified year by year, and now more than 200 boats participate, ranging from 35 footers to maxis, with amateur and professional crews brought together by their love of the sea and that unique magic that at the only the Giraglia can offer its participants. The regatta was extremely important for Rolex sailing sponsorship operations as it was the first of a series of classic offshore races that the Swiss company's name has become associated with: Rolex Fastnet Race, Rolex Sydney Hobart, Rolex Middle Sea Race. Every year, Rolex awards the winner of the Giraglia Rolex Cup a Yacht Master chronometer in steel and platinum, while the real time winner receives a Submariner Date in gold and steel.

This year, the SIAD - Bombola d'Oro trophy, organised by the Yacht Club Italiano, celebrates its thirteenth year, and has already become a classic in the sailing season. This is an essential date for enthusiasts of an exciting class like the Dinghy 12', but also for anyone who loves sailing and the sea. The merit of a prestigious Club, the splendid setting of Portofino, but above all, the atmosphere at the Bombola d'Oro: a stimulating mix of competition and the pleasure of good company. This is a demanding regatta that requires a great deal of preparation and technical skill, yet it also offers competitors the pleasure of shared experiences and emotions, while sailing together with friends who are prepared to help one another if they get into difficulty. This is in no small amount thanks to the boat, the 12’ Dinghy, which was designed 96 years ago in 1913, and has managed to maintain its charm and protect its tradition against implacable technological progress .

In collaborazione con lo Yacht Club Italiano, BMW ha creato nel 2005 la BMW Match Race Academy, la scuola di perfezionamento che – sotto la guida di esperti velisti come Roberto Ferrarese e Mauro Pelaschier, coadiuvati da un team di professionisti composto da istruttori arbitri, meteorologi e specialisti della formazione – si pone l’obiettivo di promuovere la cultura del match race e di approfondire le tecniche e le strategie tipiche di tale disciplina.
Il progetto, entrato nel suo ottavo anno di vita, gode dal 2006 del patrocinio della Federazione Italiana Vela e vanta al suo attivo ben 34 corsi, dei quali quattro Master e quattro edizioni della BMW Match Race Cup, per un totale di 622 allievi iscritti. Più in dettaglio, BMW Match Race Academy ha offerto circa 388 ore di teoria in aula, oltre 633 ore spese tra regate e lezioni in mare e dodici match race di grado 4 che hanno consentito ai partecipanti di ottenere punti per la ranking list ISAF.
Da marzo a ottobre di quest’anno sono in programma diverse clinic della durata di un’intera giornata e aperte a ogni appassionato di questa disciplina. Oltre alle prove in mare, sono previste lezioni teoriche sulle procedure, il regolamento, le tecniche e i linguaggi specifici del match race, la meteorologia e la messa a punto dell’imbarcazione. A completare il programma delle attività della BMW Match Race Academy anche una nuova edizione della BMW Match Race Cup (a Malcesine, dal 14 al 16 settembre) e i numerosi appuntamenti nell’ambito della BMW Drive & Sail, l’iniziativa realizzata in collaborazione con BMW Group Italia destinata a unire vela e motori in un’esaltante doppia esperienza.
Il calendario dei corsi e delle attività 2012 della scuola è disponibile nelle pagine dedicate del sito www.bmw.it

Henri Lloyd rinnova il suo impegno come Official Supplier della BMW Match Race Academy, prestigiosi corsi di regata match race organizzati dallo Yacht Club Italiano.

Un'iniziativa che consolida la partnership tra due brand, HENRI LLOYD e BMW, uniti nel comune obiettivo della ricerca dell'eccellenza anche nella sfida dell'America's Cup insieme al team americano Oracle.

La collezione Henri Lloyd presenta una serie di capi tecnici di altiss

imo livello in grado di soddisfare tutte le esigenze di chi va per mare, a qualsiasi livello. La presenza di HENRI LLOYD alla BMW MATCH RACE ACADEMY consolida il prestigio di un marchio che da sempre si pone come obiettivo la ricerca dello stile e della tecnolo- gia applicati all'abbigliamento nautico.