Return of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2009
the panerai classic yachts challenge, an international regatta circuit for vintage and classic sailing boats, celebrates its 5th anniversary. like previous years, the panerai classic yachts challenge takes place in the most prestigious yachting places in the mediterranean and the atlantic ocean and is sponsored by officine panerai. the world of sailing and men’s franck muller vintage yachts has a close connection with the values of the watchmaking company, which has nurtured a passion for the sea for more than a century. officine panerai has supplied the italian royal navy with chronometers, mechanical calculators, sighting devices, depth gauges, and compasses since the second half of the 19th century. in 1938 the company developed the first water-resistant watch, employed by elite teams of womens cartier italian marine commandos.
the panerai classic yachts challenge 2009 is held from april till september and consists of seven regattas, taking place on the french riviera, in sardinia, antigua, nantucket and newport. the event is a wonderful opportunity to see the most beautiful classic yachts and to go a few centuries back in time in imagination. overall, about 350 vintage and classic yachts, having a crew of 1500 members, women’s bvlgari will participate in the panerai classic yachts challenge. vintage yachts are those built of wood or metal, launched before 1950 and having the same original design. the yachts built of wood or metal and launched between 1950 and 1975 are called classic.