Regattaergebnisse 2002

4th Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts

A spectacular gathering The 4th Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts concludes with the Voiles de St Tropez The 4th edition of the Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts – a unique circuit of regattas for classic yachts organised by the International Mediterranean Committee (CIM) and co-ordinated by the Yacht Club de Monaco - has a number of first time attendee this year, many designed by famous architects, such as the Gaff Cutter Pesa, a Max Oertz design from 1911 based in the Golfe du Morbihan in Brittany and Sonny, an S&S design from 1935, or Tigris, a Gaff Cutter designed by Alfred Mylne in 1899. Numerous fully restored smallwe craft have also appeared on the circuit. This includes two of the smallest designs by Fife: Iona, built in 1899, and Jap, a Cork-Harbour One Design, designed and built in 1897. First held in 1999 the month long Trophée Grimaldi-Coupe Prada, is made up of three consecutive regattas and races between Imperia, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. This year it has an average participation of more than 70 boats for each event, a record! The 2002 programme began on the Italian Riviera on 11 September with the Vele d'Epoca di Imperia–Trofeo Prada, followed by a brief stopover in Monaco to the view Monte Carlo harbour's new breakwater. This was followed by the Régates Royales–Trophée Prada in Cannes, before the final event of the circuit the Voiles de Saint-Tropez on 4 October. A passion for classic sailing which is far more than just specialists and collectors and even seduces celebrities. Along side the regulars of the circuit like Philippe Monnet, Lionel Péan and Marc Pajot or even Allegra and Alessandra Gucci, this year we were able to meet a number of other famous sailors, such as Marc Thiercelin, François Brenac, Ellen MacArthur, Isabelle Autissier, Bruno Peyron… Next year the Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts 2003 will have stopovers in Porto Cervo (9-13 September) and Saint-Tropez (30 September – 4 October), and not fogetting the Monaco Classic Week – Trophée Prada (15 – 21 September) which will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Yacht Club de Monaco and the unbeatable Régates Royales – Trophée Prada (20 – 27 September). 2002 RESULTS OVERALL Vintage Yachts 1st Agneta 454, 50 pts 2nd Marilee 450,13 pts 3rd Tamara IX 439,75 pts ClassicYachts 1st Alnair III 320,50 pts 2nd Sagitarrio 311,00 pts 3rd Swala 295,38 pts Spirit of Tradition 1st Zephyr of Falmouth 30,13 pts 2nd Wild Horses 27,00 pts 3rd 3ème White Wings 21,13 pts Agneta Built in Stockholm in 1948, she was the personal yacht of her architect, the Swiss Knud Reimers. From 1952 to 1981, Agneta was the property of Mr Gianni Agnelli, who never missed an opportunity to be aboard her during the meetings she took part in, especially at Saint-Tropez.. The Italian architect Giuseppe Andolina who gave her back her original yawl rigging also created the precious wood interiors in teak, African mahogany, pear tree and American spruce, all shaped, sculpted and inlayed, which make Agneta, currently belonging to Peter Engels, one of the most refined yachts on the circuit. Alnair III This Sparkman & Stephens design of 14.40m, built by the Carlini shipyard in the 1964, was the third yacht of the Alnair Class built for Toni Pierobon, an Italian yachtsman of the time. Zephyr of Falmouth This neo-classic yacht of 19.50m, built in epoxy resin wood, is part of the Truly Classic Class designed by André Hoek. She belongs to a British Rock n'Roll star who, fearing the crowds, lent the boat to the crew for the duration of the circuit. OTHER 2002 RESULTS TROPHEE GRIMALDI-COUPE PRADA 2002 Vintage Yachts 1st Agneta 103,50 pts 2nd Nan 91,00 pts 3rd Tamara IX 90,00 pts ClassicYachts 1st Ikra 52,50 pts 2nd War Baby 52,25 pts 3rd Sagittario 49,00 pts Spirit of Tradition 1st Wild Horses 8,25 pts 2nd Zephyr of Falmouth 5,25 pts 3rd White Wings 5,00 pts BY CATEGORY 1 – Large Gaffs : Marilee, belonging to Alliance Marilee 2 – Small Gaffs : Jap, belonging to Mr Love Jr 3 – Small Marconis : Tamara IX, belonging to Mr Doug Peterson Marilee : She is a true collectors boat as Marilee is one of the four examples of the fourteen NY 40 built to Herreshoff designs between 1916 and 1926. With an overall length of 17.92m, and a gaff rig, she carries 250m2 of sail. Marilee, built for the members of the NYYC in 1926, was found with a bermudien yawl rig, a plastic hull and was saved by members of the NYYC club two years ago. At the America's Cup Jubilee last year, she won the round the island race. After two seasons in Europe, Marilee who has made a big impression on the circuit will soon be returning to the States. Jap : Only ten examples of this monohull designed for racing by Fife were built at the end of the 19th century, their first regattas took place in 1896. Today only three are still able to sail. It should be noted that Jap was built in the same shipyard as Yum, who later became Pen Duick at the hands of Eric Tabarly's father. Tamara IX : This 9 Metre Cruising (a little longer than 15m overall), from 1933, with a Bermudan cutter rig, belongs to Doug Peterson, the architect of Luna Rossa. Two years ago, Tamara IX , was part of a group of twenty-six yachts who had just finished being restored before taking part in the Imperia meeting, and she won her Class, notably beating the 12-Metre Tomahawk, who was classed third.

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