Did you know that Rolex holds an annual yachting competition?

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is held on the coral Italian coast of the Costa Esmeralda with a stunning setting and a variety of challenging conditions 🌊

This year 47 vessels measuring 18-40 meters will take part 🛥️

Last year the winner was awarded a Rolex Yacht-Master 40, with a special engraving with the year of participation in the regatta 🏆

The first Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (then known as the Maxi World Championship) was held in Sardinia in 1980

The initiator of the event was the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and its president - the Aga Khan