Garda

After Sardegna it was Garda. Lago de Garda is a very famous sailing / windsurfing spot up in the north of Italy at the foot of the Dolomites. I have been there quite a few times but it never ceases to blow me away with breathtaking views, great food, wine and the famous Italian culture!

We were there for the Star Europeans sailing from Malcesine yacht club on the north Eastern side of the lake. The guys had a mixed regatta finishing 13th but finished off the regatta on a positive note.

We were also lucky enough to eat at our friend Luca Modena's restuarant a few times while we were there. His place is right down on the water just south of Malcesine on the lake, the food is incredible and he always plays the perfect host...

Sardegna

For the first week of September I sailed the Maxi wold Cup on Alfa Romeo. Sardegna (Sardinia) is one of the most beautiful places you can go sailing. Porto Cuervo was built by the Arga Khan in the 70's and is most definitely a must see port if you are ever cruising the Med!

We sailed through an around the straights of Madelena in between Corsica and Sardegna, crystal clear blue waters and sunny skies... Unfortunately our main rivals Wild Oats lost there rig during the second race so we were without a sparring partner after that. We won over the line and Morning Glory won on handicap...