PICTURE PERFECT DAY FOR PICTURE PERFECT SAILING! DAY 2 OF THE ARGENTARIO SAILING WEEK 2025

The weather kept its promise for a beautiful Day 2 of the 24^th Argentario Sailing Week, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano with the support of the Municipality of Monte Argentario. The docks were alive with the tanned smiles and hearty laughter of crews continuing to enjoy the best of sailing. Even the results appear less important when compared to the racing itself and the emotions of having taken part in something truly special: a day where stunning yachts, wind and sea come together in perfect harmony. The race report provides an eyewitness account of just how ideal those conditions were following spot-on weather forecasts: regular wind from 270° at 12 knots at the start, progressively strengthening to 18 knots. Calm water, clear skies, full sun: the best combination for all racecourses, each tailored to the characteristics of the individual classes to maximise their performance.

With an enthusiasm that not even decades of world-level sailing could ever dull, two unmistakable faces, those of Peter Isler and Mauro Pelaschier, shared the racecourse today alongside their respective crews. While opinions may differ when it comes to tactical decisions, when asked about the organisation and unique atmosphere of Argentario Sailing Week, the consensus is unanimous.

For Peter Isler, the Argentario continues to live up to its reputation as the ideal stage for celebrating the timeless appeal of classic sailing: “This is the second time I have taken part in the Argentario Sailing Week. Argentario is a great place for sailing. I was already here two years ago aboard Spartan and I love racing in this gulf. The boat was here for the first time about six years ago and the crew say that Argentario is their favourite place. Every place you sail is different. Vive la différence! I have been to a lot of perfect places in the world, and this is definitely one of them. And today we won again. The boat is doing well. The wind was a little different from yesterday in its nuances, but the whole crew did a great job and Spartan was at her best.”

The winners:

Big Boats: HALLOWE´EN – Inigo Strez (Nzl)

Classic IOR: MATRERO – Rafael Pereira Aragon (Arg)

Classic: CRIVIZZA – Ariella Cattai (Ita)

Vintage: SPARTAN (Usa)

Vintage Marconi: SANTANA – Wendy Schmidt (Usa)

Cruiser Yachts: BARBARA – Roberto Olivieri (Ita)

Spirit of Tradition-Open: LULUNIKKA – Roberto Lacorte (Ita)

Overall rankings after Day 2:

Big Boats:

1. HALLOWE´EN – Inigo Strez (Nzl) 
2. MARIELLA – Carlo Falcone (Ant)
3. ORLANDA – Iginio Angelini (Ita)

Classic:

1. CRIVIZZA – Ariella Cattai (Ita)
2. PENELOPE – Marina Militare
3. OPTIMISTA – Antonio Del Balzo (Ita)

Classic IOR:

1. MATRERO – Rafael Pereira Aragon (Arg)
2. ENCOUNTER (Fra)
3. MONTOMBI – Ollie Graffy (Gbr)

Vintage Marconi:

1. LEONORE – Mark Faulkner (Gbr)
2. SANTANA – Wendy Schmidt (Usa)
3. FALCON – Paulo Mirpuri (Por)

Vintage:

1. SPARTAN (Usa);
2. ROWDY – Donna Dyer (Usa)
3. CHINOOK – Paolo Zannoni (Usa) 

Cruiser yachts:

1. BARBARA – Roberto Olivieri (Ita)
2. VISTONA – Gian Battista Borea d’Olmo (Ita)
3. EL ORO – Timothy Wilson (Gbr)

Spirit of Tradition-Open:

1. LULUNIKKA – Roberto Lacorte (Ita)
2. FREYA – Luca Celenghini (Ita)
3. RROSE IV – James Cavagnari (Gbr)