Maserati Sponsored Yacht in Speed Record Attempt

It was announced today (January 26th 2012), that renowned skipper Giovanni Soldini will, with a crew of seven others attempt a speed record between Cadiz, Spain, and San Salvador in the Bahamas in the completely overhauled Yacht Maserati, formerly, the Ericsson 3 VO70. Maserati will be the first monohull in which the 3884 mile course record will have been attempted. Additionally, it will not be the only record Soldini will attempt in Maserati in 2012, as he will also have a go at the records for Miami to New York and New York to the Lizard.

Backing for the challenge comes from Maserati, who will be the main partner in the adventure, hence the new name for the boat. Maserati is joined in the venture by Swiss bank BSI and by Generali.

There are also a number of official suppliers on board such as Bulgari who will supply the official time keeping equipment, Vodafone who will supply communications and website implementation and Myrphy & Nye who will supply the crew’s gear.

We wish them all the best.