Once again this year, Armare Ropes will take center stage at the renowned Loro Piana Giraglia, one of the most iconic regattas in the Mediterranean, thanks to the participation of two top-tier yachts fully equipped with Armare solutions: the Maxi 72 Balthasar and Arca SGR, the 100-footer of the Fast and Furio Sailing Team.
The Giraglia 2025, organized by the Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, will take place from June 8th to 15th. The event includes three days of inshore races in the waters off Saint-Tropez, followed by the start of the historic 240-nautical-mile offshore race, from Saint-Tropez to La Giraglia and then on to Genoa. A challenge that each year attracts the international sailing elite, combining spectacle, tradition, and technical excellence in one of the most captivating courses on the offshore circuit.
Two teams, one rigging partner
On board both yachts, performance will be guaranteed by Armare Ropes lines and rigging, designed to handle every wind and sea condition, from the speed of inshore races to the endurance required by the long offshore challenge.
Balthasar, a Mills Maxi 72 acquired in 2022 by the Nilaya/Balthasar Race Team and completely refitted to be competitive both inshore and offshore, is led by Dutch sailing legend Bouwe Bekking. It’s one of the most feared boats on the IRC circuit and heads into the Giraglia after intensive preparation and excellent results in recent races.
Every detail of the Armare Ropes rigging has been tailored for maximum efficiency in maneuvers, using high-quality ropes and cables that ensure optimal performance and reliability, with custom finishes designed to meet the crew’s specific needs.
Arca SGR, the supermaxi of the Fast and Furio Sailing Team led by Furio Benussi, has already proven its winning potential in many offshore races and has made its mark in the history of the Giraglia by claiming line honours in the 2021 edition, demonstrating both determination and top-level performance.
Its rigging is entirely supplied by Armare Ropes, with solutions developed specifically for a high-performance 100-footer, built to withstand the extreme loads of long and competitive offshore races like the Giraglia. Read more about Armare’s rigging supply for Arca SGR.
An ideal proving ground
For Armare Ropes, the Giraglia is not only a prestigious event but also a valuable proving ground: the reliability of materials, resistance to wear, and precision in maneuvers are tested in real conditions, on boats pushed to their limits by expert crews. Every meter of rope and every structural connection tells the story of our philosophy: delivering the highest standards in quality, performance, and durability to professional teams.
We wish the best of luck to the entire crews of Balthasar and Arca SGR for this edition of the Giraglia – we are proud to sail alongside you, mile after mile.
For more info visit the Giraglia Official website.
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