PICCININA Leads J/70 Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series

(Monte Carlo, Monaco)- Last weekend, the J/70 Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series lived up to its reputation as the essential winter event organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco. The fleet enjoyed three days of intense races, hard-fought duels, and twists and turns at every mark ensuring a spectacular show. With the season’s finish line approaching, tensions were high, as every tack and gybe had the potential to change everything. While the Monaco teams proved their dominance, the international fleet, hungry for success, was out to spoil the party!

PICCININA “Masters of Monaco”
In the highly competitive J/70 class, Stefano Roberti’s PICCININA, with the young Antoine Arnoult from YCM’s Sports Section onboard, showcased his expertise. Leading after two races, he held his nerve against tough competition, handling the conditions with finesse which was no easy feat. Chasing him were Carlo Vroon’s CHARISMA VI, Pierrik Devic’s RAPH YACHT SEVEN, and Denis Infante’s EURO-VOILES, all seizing every gust to challenge the leader. Races were tight with slim margins, but Roberti prevailed, proving he is a force to be reckoned with in the grand finale of the PRIMO CUP on March 6-9.

Three days of sailing saw six races completed in widely varying conditions, from an east-northeasterly on Friday, south-southwesterly on Sunday, and a challenging 25 knots on Saturday- planing-mode all day!

Corinthian and Overall rankings
In the Corinthian category, Denis Infante’s EURO-VOILES topped the leaderboard followed by Harry Twomey’s WILDCARD and Cesare Gabastio’s TINN J70. This trio distinguished themselves in a highly competitive championship where each race was a real test.

In the provisional overall standings, PICCININA maintains its overall lead after Act III, but the gaps are closing, ensuring the final stage will be the decider.

International Fleet upsetting the favorites
A cosmopolitan fleet lit up the stage in Monaco, with competitors from Switzerland, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland, France, Germany, and Italy eager to shake up the status quo. They did not travel in vain, with some pulling off surprise results to reach the top rankings. No hesitations, no calculations, just the drive to win, repeatedly.

For more YC Monaco J/70 Winter Series sailing information
https://yacht-club-monaco.mc/en/ycmevents/monaco-sportsboat-winter-series/