Maxi superyacht Arca SGR – Ca’ Sagredo, helmed by Furio Benussi, claimed the top spot on the podium by securing the overall victory in the tenth edition of Italy's Venice Hospitality Challenge, a feat that follows their recent triumph at the Barcolana.
The regatta, which followed its traditional course through the Venetian cityscape from Riva of San Marco to the Giudecca Canal, set a new record with eighteen maxi yachts participating.
Arca SGR – Ca’ Sagredo, helmed by Furio Benussi on her way to victory in the Venice Hospitality Challenge
The racing action commenced with a bang as Arca SGR – Ca’ Sagredo, Prosecco DOC Shockwave 3 – Hotel Excelsior, and Way of Life – The Gritti Palace incurred penalties for jumping the start, while Adriatic Europa – Hotel Danieli was left grounded a few metres from the island of San Giorgio. From the first buoy, Arca SGR - Ca’ Sagredo took the lead, maintaining their advantage throughout and securing victory.
Venice Hospitality Challenge – Final Rankings
Maxi A Regata Skipper
1. Arca SGR - Ca’ Sagredo Hotel Furio Benussi
2. Way of Life - The Gritti Palace Vincec Gaspar
3. Prosecco DOC Shockwave 3 – Hotel Excelsior Mitja Kosmina
Maxi B Regata
1. Pegaso - Alajmo Ristorante Quadri Roberto Zambelli
2. Clean Sport One - Violino d’Oro Jure Orel
3. -Anywave- The St. Regis Venice Alberto Leghissa
Maxi Crociera
1. Idrusa - Palazzina Paolo Montefusco
2. Kiwi - Ca’ di Dio VRetreats/LILT Paolo Pesaresi
3. Anemos II - JW Marriott Gughi Danelon
For the first time, the public had the opportunity to closely admire the boats at the docks thanks to a floating pier over 75 metres long placed in the Giudecca Canal, near the Zattere Palace.
