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Venice Hospitality Challenge

Venice Hospitality Challenge

Second edition October 17th 2015

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The Venice Hospitality Challenge, the sailing regatta brainchild of Mirko Sguario, now in its second edition, and warmly welcomed by the finest hotels in Venice, was born to promote the tradition of maritime excellence of the Serenissima and relaunch the image of luxury tourism in the city.

On Saturday, October 17th, nine maxi yachts will challenge each other in a succession of tacks and marker turns between St. Mark’s Basin and the Giudecca Canal, creating a unique spectacle against the magical backdrop of St. Mark’s Square.  The race starts at 1 p.m. in St. Mark’s Basin and may be seen from the waterfront promenades with the best viewpoints at San Zaccaria and the Salute.

Each maxi yacht will bear the colours of a luxury hotelCa’ Sagredo Hotel races with Maxi Yena, Belmond Hotel Cipriani with Any Wave with no less than Paul Cayard at the helm, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice with Pendragon, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa with Kiwi, The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel with Il Moro di Venezia, Hotel Centurion with Shining, Palazzina G with Our Dream, The Westin Europa & Regina with Idrusa and Hotel Danieli, a Luxury Collection Hotel with il Moro di Venezia II. 

Date: 
Saturday, October 17, 2015
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Price: 
Free

Time of race will be started at 1.00pm