X-Yachts Gold Cup Winners Decided in Tuscany

September 7, 2010:  MAREMMA, ITALY - - The last day of racing at Steiner X-Yachts Gold Cup took place at Marina di Scarlino in Maremma Tuscany. In all 19 races were held in four days with close to 80 yachts from 14 nations competing on four separate courses with the Islands of Elba, Montecristo and Corsica on the horizon.

The event was organized by the Yacht Club Italiano and the Club Nautico Scarlino, in collaboration with X-Yachts Italia and in partnership with Steiner.

Lelagain owned by Franco Solerio with tactician Branco Brcin is the winner of the X-35 World Championship with 34 points (13 point lead on Karma, second overall). This is the second consecutive World title, in 2009 the yacht won the World Championship in Germany and in 2010 triumphed in the X-35 class at the Copa del Rey.

Sideracordis owner Pier Vettor Grimani with Daniele Cassinari is the European X-41 Champion with 23 points (6 point lead on Le Coq Hardi second overall).

The Prize Giving Ceremony was held in La Piazzetta at Marina di Scarlino.