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      08-01-2006, 10:33 AM   #1
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Photos from the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge

Greetings all!

I was invited to attend the 1st ever Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge in Newport, Rhode Island this weekend - what a fabulous event! Here's a few photos I grabbed:

I got in late Friday night so I missed the dinner that night, so the limo that picked me up from the airport and took me directly to the hotel. The next morning I was up early working, and got this shot of Newport at sunrise from my hotel room:



After breakfast, I met up with the Panerai press group and we were transported to harbor where the boats competing in the event were docked.



Here's the Panerai hospitality tent:





We then headed over to the boats themselves. The event was for sailing boats in the Americas Cup 12-metre class - gorgeous classic wood sailboats. Here's a few shots of the boats in the full dress flags::





I had the honor and privilege to be one of two journalists to sail aboard Gleam - a sailboat rich with history and many racing victories. You can read more about Gleam here: http://www.seascopenewport.com/fleet/gleam_frameset.htm

Here's some shots I got of Gleam:









Quite honestly, I'd never stepped foot anywhere near a sailboat prior to this weekend. But the captain and crew of Gleam welcomed me with open arms. Upon arrival, I was given a crew shirt and hat, and they put me to work prepping Gleam for launch. Here's a shot of me on this grand yacht once we were underway:



Now, I'm not particularly prone to motion sickness - I've been on five cruises before, and many other smaller ocean going vessels. But while the weather was beautiful on Saturday, the water was CHOPPY! I knew I was in trouble when, before the race started, I looked over and the journalist from SAIL magazine was taking Dramamine....

It was all worth it though, because it was a very exciting race, which Gleam won!!!! Woohoo!!!

Later that evening Panerai held a reception for the various competitors and guests:



We had the opportunity to tour the Museum of Yachting which was directly behind the Panerai hospitality tent:



Later that evening we moved to another tent for the banquet held in honor of the ocassion:



The weather was absolutely beautiful all day Saturday - here's a shot of the harbor at sunset:



The next day I was quite busy taking notes and getting with folks from Panerai. But before I knew it, it was time for the car to take me back to the aiport.



I don't own a Panerai (yet - working on it) but here's a wrist shot I took in the car (because me fans love watch shots sooooo much) of the watch I brought which was appropriate for the event - the Yacht-Master:



Many thanks to Panerai for a fabulous event!
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      08-01-2006, 10:52 AM   #2
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Cool pics. You didn't get lynched for showing up there with a Rolex?
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      08-01-2006, 10:56 AM   #3
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Cool pics. You didn't get lynched for showing up there with a Rolex?
"A Rolex?" I never travel with less than two.

It's sort of expected from me that I'll show up wearing a Rolex.

Besides - little known fact about Panerai: They started out using Rolex movements in their watches. :rocks:
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      08-01-2006, 11:04 AM   #4
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Lets see some panerai watch shots!
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      08-01-2006, 11:06 AM   #5
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A Rolex at a Panerai event just j/k around. I would love to own a Panerai one day. Looks like a great event.

Cheers
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how much does a panerai usually go for??? i saw the ferrari edition and it looks really eye catching
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how much does a panerai usually go for??? i saw the ferrari edition and it looks really eye catching
I think most fall somewhere around the 8-12k mark. You're right - I really like the yellow dial new Ferrari edition.
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Nice pics John.

But come'on, no Panerai shots? I'm disappointed.... oh wait, on one of those shots there's a pic of Panerai hanging on the wall.. lol

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how bout i race you with my cardboard rowboat.
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I just post it here: I ordered a 116520 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona black dial today. I have to wait 6 to 12 months....

I'm not a real Panerai freak. The movements/finish are way too cheap for its price imho(I'm from a watchmaking family) but I like their style. I remeber being in Florence(Firenze) passing by their shop. Not going in...
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I just post it here: I ordered a 116520 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona black dial today. I have to wait 6 to 12 months....

I'm not a real Panerai freak. The movements/finish are way too cheap for its price imho(I'm from a watchmaking family) but I like their style. I remeber being in Florence(Firenze) passing by their shop. Not going in...
Sorry to hear you have to wait so long. Hopefully it will come sooner. I love my white dial Daytona.



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Sorry to hear you have to wait so long. Hopefully it will come sooner. I love my white dial Daytona.



i do too
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Thanks John for the photos of the event. I for one enjoy your posts so keep them coming (and the wrist shots)
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Exactly John, keep them coming.
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