With 19 knots of wind, the conditions were ideal for Esimit Europa 2 (EUR) on the team’s second day of racing during the inshore portion of the Giralglia Rolex Cup.  The bright blue, 100 foot maxi flying the European flag is the largest yacht competing and towers over the fleet of 221 boats.

Line honours for Esimit Europa 2 in the first inshore race of the Giraglia Rolex Cup

The Esimit Europa 2 yacht has been introduced to the global audience at its christening ceremony, which was attended by major business leaders and project supporters. The 30-meter long and 44-meter high giant is the fastest yacht in the world. Under the patronage of Jose Manuel Barroso.

The christening of Esimit Europa 2 is approaching fast and the yacht launch in Cannes is only a little more than two weeks away. After it was announced that Vasilij Zbogar, one of the most successful Slovenian sailors, will join the crew, Flavio Favini, the Italian sailing star, also confirmed his participation.

Three weeks ahead of the official launch of the Esimit Europa 2 sailing boat, which will compete in this year's largest European sailboat races under the flag of the European Union, it was revealed that its crew will include Vasilij Zbogar, one of the most successful Slovenian sailors.