Check out the new programme page to see all the upcoming regattas in the Caribbean in Spring 2015: Milanto's Programme.
To those taking part in the racing in Cowes -best of luck -wish I was with you but Milanto takes priority and the refit and general sprucing up for the Summer charters has left me no spare time.
All the best to Jackie, Ken, Dario, Neal and anyone else. Let me know how you get on!
Today was an important one. Milanto's mast was put back, having had the rigging replaced and the mast fully overhauled. She is now nearly ready for the new season. Yachts need regular and careful upgrades as safety is paramount. Stainless steel standing and running rigging has to be tested and checked every year or two [20,000 miles] and it is recommended that this is replaced every 4-6 years or 60,000 miles , as Navtec say: "The rig is no stronger that its weakest link".
They have a good article on Rod Rigging Life Expectancy.
The good news is that Milanto has signed up for a fabulous weeks racing in Porto Cervo!
What's not to like? Some of the most exciting coastline to race along, the wind and sun are guaranteed [well more or less!] and the food and yachts both make you drool! And that's before you see the colour of the water or go to any of the parties.
Check this:
The Rolex regatta and the stunning yacht club.ub
Read more information via these two links:
http://www.yccs.it/en/regate-2014/208-rolex-swan-cup-swan-45-world-championship-2014.html
So if you would like to join in the fun, there are still a couple of places on board. Just get in touch.
You can finally get a feel of some parts of the 2014 return trip from the Caribbean:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IzzCNzn678&feature=youtu.be
Also on June 25th there was a live interview with the team and the crew (Massimo Cirri + Sara Zambotti) at Rai 2 Caterpillar.
Finally Milanto is back in Viareggio, Tuscany,Italy. Save the Nerd team is met by wellwishers.
