Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2026. Rolex IMA Maxi 1 & Maxi Grand Prix World Championship

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Rolex IMA Maxi 1 & Maxi Grand Prix World ChampionshipAuthor of the article:Rolex IMA Maxi 1 & Maxi Grand Prix World Championships GNWA world title and several podiums for Yacht Club de Monaco membersTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountMONACO, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A World Championship title for Joost Schuijff on his Farr 100 Leopard 3, victory for Sir Irvine Laidlaw on Highland Fling XVIII in the Multihull class, a second place finish for Karel Komarek on his WallyCento V, and podium finish for Peter Harrison on Jolt. Yacht Club de Monaco members pulled off a string of impressive performances in Porto Cervo at the 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Light winds on the first few days gave way to a strong Mistral with gusts over 28 knots. The teams alternated between coastal courses in the La Maddalena archipelago and races off Porto Cervo for the Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix classes.Second world title for Leopard 3Joost Schuijff won the Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship at the end of seven races. After 3rd place in the opening race, the YCM-flagged Leopard 3 quickly took control by winning five races, with four in a row to close out the week. The last was on Saturday and brought his overall total to 13 points. The Maxi finished ahead of Karel Komarek’s V, also from YCM, who came in 2nd with 20 points. For Joost Schuijff and his Farr 100, it was his second world title in this event, having won it in 2024.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAnother podium for Peter HarrisonIn the Rolex IMA Maxi Grand Prix World Championship, Peter Harrison and Jolt also made the podium, finishing 3rd. A regular on the podium, Peter Harrison received a YCM Award last year, alongside YCM Vice-President Pierre Casiraghi, for their historic Admiral’s Cup victory.In the same category Giovanni Lombardi Stronati from YCM, last year’s winner, on Django 7X was 5th.Three victories and first place for Sir Laidlaw’s Highland Fling XVIIIThe outcome was closer in the Multihull category which saw six boats vying for supremacy. Sir Irvine Laidlaw from YCM built his success on three race wins during the week. Although the competition rattled the rankings on the Saturday, in the end the string of top finishes by Highland Fling XVIII made the difference to ensure top spot on the podium for Sir Irvine Laidlaw.Benoît de Froidmont (Wallyno) also ended the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup on a high note by winning the final race. In a 10-knot northeasterly breeze, the boat triumphed in the last coastal race in the Maxi 4 class to secure 4th place overall in this category.The final day concluded six days of racing during which Yacht Club de Monaco members were at the forefront across several classes, with Leopard 3 securing a second world title, Karel Komarek (V) coming 2nd in the same category and Highland Fling XVIII winning in the multihull class.Organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in partnership with the International Maxi Association and support of Rolex, the event delivered a variety of racing conditions, the perfect warm-up ahead of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez that runs 26 September to 4 October.For more information:Press Office LaPresse – ufficio.stampa@lapresse.itThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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