REGATE DI PRIMAVERA PORTOFINO 2025
The Maxi 79 Nice by Marco Malgara is today’s winner in the IRC division. The Frers 53 Moonshine leads the Open standings. Tomorrow, Saturday April 26, the Regate di Primavera will pause before resuming on Sunday April 27.
Portofino, April 25, 2025
Light weather conditions in the Gulf of Tigullio marked the opening day of the Regate di Primavera. A southerly breeze of about 5–6 knots, flat seas, and a beautiful sunny day set the scene for the Race Committee to start the first race — an approximately 8-mile coastal course — after observing a minute of silence before the start.
At 12:05, with a single start for both categories (IRC and Open), the regatta got underway. The foiling maxi FlyingNikka did not find the ideal conditions to unleash its full power on the foils and sailed in displacement mode for the entire race. This left room for the big maxis ARCA and Nice to engage in an immediate battle, tacking up the first windward leg.
In corrected time, victory went to the Maxi 79 Nice by Marco Malgara, followed by the Mylius 65 Oscar 3 owned by Aldo Parisotto, with the Maxi 100 Arca by Furio Benussi in third place — first across the finish line in real time after 1h19m of racing.
In the Open class, which races in real time without any time correction, the day’s win went to the Frers 53 Moonshine owned by Stefano Brunello, ahead of the Eleva 50 Black Samurai by Giuseppe Porro and the Solaris 58 Shanti by Claudio Cimatti.
Upon returning to port, crews were welcomed with a special gelato delivery from the historic San Giorgio gelateria in Portofino. This evening, a dinner for all participants is planned at Villa Durazzo in Santa Margherita Ligure. Tomorrow, in observance of the Pope’s funeral, racing will be suspended.
The Organization
The Regate di Primavera – Portofino are organized by: Yacht Club Italiano and FIV, in collaboration with the municipalities of Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino Yacht Marina, Progetto Santa, and Porto Carlo Riva of Rapallo, under the patronage of the Liguria Region.
Main Partners of the Regate di Primavera are: Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, and Banca Passadore, once again highlighting their close connection with the village and with sailing.
Technical Partners B&G and North Sails Sailmaker will provide technical support to the competitors, while Boston Whaler will offer a welcome courtesy shuttle service. Portofino Dry Gin is once again the “Official Gin Supplier,” while Audi Centro is the new Automotive Partner.
