(Monte Carlo, Monaco)- The second part of YC Monaco’s famous Primo Cup
XXX- Trophee Credit Suisse takes place this coming weekend from February
7th to 9th. After some very challenging sailing conditions in the
first weekend for the J/24 class, the twelve-boat strong J/70 class has
doubled in size from it’s inaugural participation last year and will be
looking forward to trying their hand on the often wavy seas off Monaco’s
picturesque harbor. 
The
weather forecast in Monaco may not be the promised gentle spring
breezes to start, nevertheless there are signs it will improve over the
course of the entire weekend. Starting off on a soggy foot, the teams
will have to contend with a wet, WNW cold front rolling through with
6-12 kts winds for both Friday and Saturday. However, with a bit of
luck, as the massive front rolling across Europe blows off into the
eastern Med, Sunday could be a spectacular day with WNW winds of 15-25
kts with clear skies and enormous waves— look out for Carlo Borlenghi’s
spectacular images from this last day (fingers crossed for some
breath-taking footage)! For sure, the J/70s should have wild,
exhilarating rides in front of the magnificent Monagesque shoreline.The fleet is well represented from across Europe with teams sailing from six countries (Monaco, France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain and Turkey). Perhaps the most exciting development is that YC Monaco has started a fleet of J/70s and already three YCM teams will be participating in this year’s event! Sailing photo credits- YC Monaco/ Carlo Borlenghi. For more J/70 Primo Cup- Trophee Credit Suisse sailing information
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