Rolex Volcano Race – Joyful Capri. Double for Alegre

Yesterday morning, in the beautiful surrounding of the Marina Grande Capri, Andre Soriano’s Mills 68, Alegre was full of jubilation as the international team were awarded the Line Honours Trophy for the Rolex Volcano Race. Soriano was quick to praise the entire crew, most of which have been racing on Alegre for the past four years. By the afternoon, virtually all of the fleet had been accounted for, and Alegre were also crowned overall winner of the inaugural event.
The race for second place on the water was an epic duel between Danilo Salsi’s DSK Pioneer Investments and Reichel Pugh 60, Wild Joe, skippered by Marton Jozsa. DSK Pioneer Investments won the battle and Wild Joe’s Bret Perry was full of praise for the Italian team. “I must say that handling a Swan 90, as they did, in light conditions was very impressive and they beat us fair and square. This is only Wild Joe’s third offshore race and we have learnt considerably from the experience. We lost a lot of time when the wind died for us after Ponza but the crew performed well together and we are looking forward to our next event. Wild Joe will put into practice all that we have learnt.”
Massimilano Florio’s Star 60.4, Grande Orazio had a great race and was only four hours behind Alegre on corrected time to claim second place overall. Ernesto Gismondi’s Wally 65, Edimetra VI claimed third overall and is a veteran of Maxi racing.
Last night marked a grand occasion at Rolex Capri Sailing Week, especially for those competitors returning from the Rolex Volcano Race, who have endured life offshore. A gala dinner was held at Canzone del Mare, one of Capri's most elegant localities, which embodies the essence of Capri; style, glamour and devastating beauty. With the romantic Faraglioni as a backdrop, the waterside terraces and traditional, elegant interiors will be the venue for a spectacular evening hosted by Rolex.