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Last to start, first to finish – Alessandro Rombelli

He bought a one design to learn to helm the maxis. And, in December, he won the Melges 20 World Championship. Now his new prototype, the Baltic 72 Grand Prix, is under construction. And it promises to be state-of-the-art for racing yachts. Read more…

PRESS RELEASES

2012

26th of January Baltic 72 Grand Prix – at the forefront of racing innovation

Baltic 72 Grand Prix is a joint R&D project between Baltic Yachts and Italian owner Mr. Alessandro Rombelli, who just recently won the Melges 20 Gold Cup Championship. The boat will be delivered in summer 2012 and was designed by judel/vrolijk & co to comply with the mini maxi IRC rules. This innovative 72 footer will compete with the fastest mini maxis ever built, taking part in prestigious races around the Mediterranean. Read more…

2011

17th of November Baltic 72 Grand Prix – a pure racing machine

Baltic Yachts has signed a contract for a mini maxi yacht with the target to compete with the fastest ones ever built. It is a joint R&D project with the owner, Mr Alessandro Rombelli, and delivery will take place in summer 2012. Baltic 72 Grand Prix is being designed by Rolf Vrolijk and his esteemed judel/vrolijk design bureau. Rolf Vrolijk was among other projects the chief designer for the America’s Cup winner, Alinghi, in 2003 and 2007. Read more …