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Imperia 12 Metre Grand Prix Worlds: Italy extends its lead as KZ-5 scores a double win

Andrea Bianchedi’s KZ-5 also dominated the second day of the 12 Metre Grand Prix World Championship in Imperia, winning both races in commanding fashion and consolidating her lead in the provisional standings with just 4 points after the discard came into effect

• sailing

12 Metre Worlds: KZ-5 opens with two wins to lead in Imperia

Three races were sailed in winds building to 16-17 knots and a well-developed sea state on the opening day of the ITMA World Championship. Andrea Bianchedi’s KZ-5, representing the Yacht Club Italiano, posted two wins and a second place, while a consistent KZ-7 ended the day second overall

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• sailing

Farewell to King Harald of Norway, the sailing monarch who won the One Ton World Championship

King Harald V of Norway, who passed away today at the age of 89, was one of the few monarchs for whom sailing represented more than simply a passion or a ceremonial activity: it was a genuine competitive career pursued at the highest international level for decades. Born in 1937, Harald inherited his love of the sea from his father Olav V, Olympic champion in the 6 Metre class at the 1928 Amsterdam Games

Ferretti Group: Anastassov’s six “obsessions” set the direction

Ahead of another meeting with employees, Stassi Anastassov has issued his sixth letter since taking office: not a review of his first 100 days, but an outline of the criteria by which he intends to measure every future decision within the Group. An internal document that, like the CEO’s previous communications, has also reached the press — and through it, the market

• Yacht industry

HanseYachts renews its board and takes two debuts to Cannes

HanseYachts AG has renewed its governing bodies and handed sales and technology to Maxim Neumann and Franz Zeiser. The Hanse 461 and FJORD 440 Open debut in Cannes from 8 to 13 September

• Cannes Yachting Festival
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