The 2008 Mediterranean regatta season has opened in style with the XXIV Primo Cup – Trophée Credit Suisse.
From Ukraine to Ireland, Portugal to Greece, 205 competitors from 21 nations took part over the two weekends in the 13 classes (Dragon, Laser SB3, Platu 25, J24, Mumm 30, Smeralda 888, First 40.7, Star, Surprise, H22, Melges 24, Swan 42 and Melges 32). All faced weather conditions that were as testing on the nerves as they were on the body. More than 1000 sailors descended on the Principality of Monaco for three days of competition to be welcomed by capricious winds ranging from 5 to 20 knots, a strong chop and omnipresent sunshine. The annual rendezvous sponsored by clothing company SLAM lived up to its reputation. While the Dragons opened the ball on the first weekend with a record participation of 40 boats, including numerous Scandinavian and Ukranian teams, the second weekend was marked by a strong showing of the Bénéteau Platu 25 class (17 registered) and the internationalization of the Laser SB3, with nine nations represented. The race committee chaired by Thierry Leret kept the program going at a rhythm, which enabled participants to test new materials and train crewmembers at the start of the 2008 season.
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