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Be to sail…
this is the true spirit
of the B2 sailing team
b2 sailing stands for extraordinary escapes of distinction. Exclusive experiences, sometimes sophisticated, sometime escapist, sometimes adventurous, but always special.
Whatever we do, regattas, training programs or simply easy sailing we do it with you, with passion and respect for the sea and the wind, always at our best, with unpaired people, top materials and selected amenities for a max of fun and emotions.
Photo: Graziella Miletti
boats “our elegant crafts
deserve emotions
and test crew’ skill,
nerve and endurance”
b2 sailing can offer some of the most graceful and powerful yachts seen in most important competitions. These technologically advanced and elegant crafts deserve emotions and test crew’ skill, nerve and endurance.
Photo: Graziella Miletti Photo: Graziella Miletti
Among the boats we can propose there are some
Vismara’s boats. Vismara’s boats are different
and unique. They are one of a kind mixture of extreme
elegance and powerful performances.
It’s the product of the Vismara company’s philosophy
of designing boats to allow owners to cruise, short-handed
if necessary, whilst knowing they’ll be able to enjoy
competing too.
Impressive sailing performance even in very light breezes that go all the way up to thrilling
when the wind does get up are never to be sniffed at.
boats
Photo: Graziella Miletti
“an incrediBle experience
that will make you live
intense sailing and
Breathless natural spots”Refinement, class, prestige and intense competition. Driven by a passion for excellence and sport, b2 race will bring you among top yachts and most impressive teams worldwide to compete on courses that marry legendary sailing pages with picture-perfect scenary.
Off water participants will enjoy of the life of the most famous yacht club and will live the atmosphere of most competitive races event.
The b2 race team will take you onboard in the most important and adventurous races in the Mediterranean giving you the opportunity to measure you with some of the most talented seamen worldwide.
race
giorgio Benussi
b2 sailing General Manager
Giorgio is an experienced sailing manager with an important racing backround and palmares. He is one of the most talented strategic and technical consultant in Italy in sailing activities. A recognized subject matter expert with past experiences in teaching and as TV reporter of some of the most important competition worldwide. Today, besides his consulting activities, he is also responsible for some important maxi sailing programs and some of the most innovating projects in the industry.
lorenzo Bodini
Race Team Manager
Lorenzo is responsible of the Racing activity of the b2 sailing. Lorenzo’s experience is impressive, since Olympics in Sydney 2000 he takes part to the most competitive regattas worldwide and he won IRC and ORC worldchampionships. He sails with Melges 32 and in Audi series and participated to italian championship of several categories.
b2 team counts on a number of exemplary sailors and athlets competing on most important sailing event around the world. They are also an example supporting individuals who practice this sport in a admired spirit and manner.
corrado rossignoli
Bowman
“Living by the sea and the sea” is Corrado’s motto. One of the most experienced bowman worldwide Corrado took part to America’s cup onboard of +39. He won IRC worldchampionship with different boats and participates to regattas with the most competitive maxi yachts today existing. He was also part of the most important races and competes in the most important Maxi, Ims, IRC Circuits.
pachi rivero usaBel
Tactician
Pachi is considered to be one of the best people at preparing boats in the international circuit. Bowman for the Spanish challenger in the last two America’s Cup events, won the Maxi world championship aboard the giant Alfa Romeo. Today competing with IMOCA 60, Pachi was 3rd in last Barcelona World Race and took part in last Volvo Ocean Race onboard of Telefonica Negro and in the Transat Jacques Vabre with Yves Parlier. He participates to the most important international races and won a number of titles in various series in Spain.
“we are driven
By a passion
for excellence
and sport”
race
Photo: Graziella Miletti
Our captain and his crew will take you into the most elegant harbours and will make you experience the best natural spots immersed in luxury.
Photo: Graziella Miletti
“we will make
you experience
the Best natural
spots immersed
in luxury”
Our boats provide a top class living space, they are fully equipped internally and externally with rich equipment. The on board comfort is granted by heating / air conditioning, top class hi-fi audio video systems, large chillers and wine cellar. A refined selection of food and wine complete an unforgettable holiday experience.
“you will discover
what makes
a team aBle to get
important and
challenging goals”
Instructors and all well known professionals and athletes of the b2 academy have two objectives: make you able to acquire, in total safety, secure conduction of a big boat and make you confident with all maneuvers in all different situations while enjoying a rich sailing experience.
In team building activities managers will experiment an intense outdoor training and team experience in different roles onboard. You will discover and experience what make a team able to get important and challenging goals, side by side with our athletes, competing with some most performing international sailing teams.
Photo: Graziella Miletti
b2 academy on sea activity is completed with briefs, debriefs and on ground learning sessions.
The b2 academy will also give to participants and their families the opportunity to enjoy of the luxury atmosphere of the Marina of Loano Yacht Club. Suites, beach and swimming pool service, restaurants and shopping will welcome participants. Shopping escapes to Montecarlo and French Riviera, culinary experiences to Langhe region and visit to gorgeous ligurian medioeval villages will make your stay very rich and enjoyable.
homeport
A NEW CONCEPT OF MARINA:MARINA DI LOANO
There are places that seduce you immediately because they describe who you are better than a thousand words.In one of the most stunning parts of West Liguria’s Riviera di Ponente lie Loano and its marina. Not simply a marina, a destination within the destination. Alongside outstanding facilities and boat berths, it offers the visitor a universe of exclusive services which turn each visit into an ever-new holiday experience. The marina will charm you with its striking architecture, the exclusive services it offers, and the quality of its berths, ideal for all kinds of crafts, form 40m yachts to 8m
boats. The marina was developed with the environment in mind, with a design that combines the freedom of the sea with the comforts of terra firma, offering your guests an unforgettable experience Marina di Loano is the product of the vision and expertise of Gruppo Fondiaria Sai, which has fielded all its knowledge to create a safe marina that is at the forefront of all Italian ports. The collaboration with leading companies has contributed to the creation of an exclusive resort, which combines excellent nautical facilities with port services of the highest standards. Already equipped to evolve following the changing needs in the nautical sector, the marina does not simply satisfy the users’ desires, it exceeds their expectations.
WHERE IT IS
Loano, Ligurian emotions. Land and sea, a perfect synthesis of the image most of us have of this corner of Liguria. The sun washes over the walls of the historic centre, among tall and narrow buildings and the traditional carruggi, narrow alleys echoing with the sound of shops, restaurants and bars. As you reach the beaches and the seafront the light becomes brighter and you can enjoy spectacular vistas along the walkways that link the marina to the town’s walls. Marina di Loano is thus an ideal starting point for an active holiday or simply for wandering aimlessly in quiet and peaceful nature.
BOAT BERTHSMarina di Loano offers boat berths of various
types for sale or for rent:
- 827 permanent berths from 8m to 40m
- 100 transit berths from 8m to 40m
- 93 berths with rates agreed with the Loano
Town Council for local residents and boats
up to 7.5m
- 34 berths for professional fishing boats
- 3 berths for 12m Coastguard boats
- Seabed depths from 3.5m to 5m
Marina di Loano is close by sea and by raod from some of the most famous locations in this area:
by road Milan - 200 km (125 miles),Genoa – 79 km (49 miles), Nice – 122 km (76 miles), Monaco/Monte Carlo – 106 km (66 miles), Turin – 165 km (102 miles), Albenga Airport – 15 km (9 miles)
and by sea Portofino – 45 nautical miles, Monaco/Monte Carlo – 47 nautical miles, Cap Corse – 80 nautical miles
and events, private lunches and dinners, business meetings with a congress room for more than 200 guests.The sandy beach of over 200m long and 80m wide offers to nautical tourism lovers, their boats safely moored, a cosy corner where they can relax with family and friend. Family Area entirely devoted to families with children, it includes a children’s play area, children’s entertainment and babysitting services, swimming classes and water sports. Chill out area for those who love comfort and wellbeing, a massage area with aesthetic treatments. B-Free area for sports lovers and “social animals”, fitness classes, beach volley, beach tennis, water polo and kayaking.
- Stainless steel utility pedestals with electrical supply
ranging from 16 amps monophasic to 250 amps
triphasic, water, broadband, satellite TV, on board
wastewater tank pump out system, pay-per-use
billingTow and launch slipway
- Fuel Pier with petrol, diesel oil and soft diesel oil,
waste and bilge water pump out
- 6 shower and bathroom blocks reserved for use by
pleasure boaters, and public toilets
services at marina di loano
Not simply a marina but a tourist destination in itself, Marina di Loano has first-class facilities and takes pride in offering you, your visitors and your boat the very highest service standards.
THE YACHT CLuB MARINA DI LOANO
The Yacht Club is a luxury resort welcoming its guest with unparaired care for hospitality details. In this building too the dock level provides bathroom and shower facilities for use by pleasure boaters. The higher floors, accessed through restricted-access stairs and lifts, host the Belvedere BFly Yacht Club with rooms and 9 suites for members and pleasure boaters’ guests, the LoMa à la carte restaurant of the famous italian chef Marco Zeffirino Belloni, lounge bar, halls, children’s play area, offices and solarium with swimming pool.This is a favourite venue for parties
April 15th- 19th Roma per tutti Riva di Traiano (Rome) - Ventotene - Lipari - Ventotene - Riva di TraianoA classic regatta to open the season.A 530 nm waves fast ride to Eolian Island andback on the same track, passing throughgorgeous landscapes.
April 28th - 1st May 2012 Trofeo Pirelli - Carlo Negri Cup (Portofino)Portofino is one of the most elegant mediterranean destination. An event where yacht racing and fine italian elegance meet for a unforgettable escape.
May18th - 26th Rolex Volcano Race This offshore course , created in 2011, is fascinating. From gulf of Naples to the Pontine and Aeolian islands and then back to Capri for 400 miles. Among volcanos and legendary islands, the race will bring crews through a journey around magnificent archipelagos in the Mediterranean.
regattas calendar 2012
June 1st- 2nd 151 migliaLivorno - Giraglia - Punta Ala A recently born and intriguing regatta from Tyrrhenian Coast to Corse and back to Tuscany, in one of the most elegant italian marinas.
June 13th-16th Rolex Giraglia Cup St. Tropez - GenovaThe oldest offshore event of the Mediterranean. A myth for sailors and racers with its compelling course of 240 miles.
August 16th- 21st Palermo - MontecarloFrom Sicily to Montecarlo, 500 miles trough the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. A highly technical offshore race, a challenge for most experienced crews and best boats.
September 2nd - 8th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Mini Maxi World Championship Porto Cervo (Sardinia)Prestige, Class, Elegance. A mix of intense competition and luxorious lyfestyle.
Top Yachts from all seas meet in the most exclusive coast of Sardinia to show cutting-edge technology and compete bravely.
September 29th- October 7th Les Voiles de Saint TropezAn event of mixed emotion this regatta is an opportunity to travel through sailing history in one of the most chic french destination. St. Tropez lifestyle will charme participants and their guests.
October 13th - 14th Barcolana (Trieste)More than a regatta, a real unique sea event. More than 1,700 boats of all classes competing in the same time on the same course. The regatta takes place in Trieste gulf and its followed by thousand spectators from Trieste wharfs.
October 20th - 24th Rolex Middle Sea RaceThe hardest 600 hundred miles race of the Mediterranean begins and ends in Malta. Not only one of the hardest race to win, but also one of the most trying to finish. A challenge for the best race boats and most experienced teams.
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