Roberto Lacorte, owner of Supernikka, comments excitedly on his return to the dock on claiming victory a day early.
We’re very happy. It’s the third victory after the ones in 2015 and 2017. And I must say it’s thanks to the great work we’ve done on the boat and with the crew, who did a fantastic job.
How did the past few days go?
I can’t think of any times that we had serious problems, both as regards choice of strategy and sailing the boat. We were able to stay ahead the whole time, both in light and heavy airs and in the coastal races as well as the technical windward-leewards. It’s a well-deserved victory for Supernikka and her crew.
You’ve become a regular at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.
Yes, Porto Cervo is the most beautiful place in the world to race and the organisation provided by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is impeccable. They have always show great organisational skills in all four of the editions that I have participated in.”