Always traditional, whilst still keeping things fresh with new additions, the Primo Cup Trophée Credit Suisse is one of the racing seasons most anticipated events. This year’s saw two new classes added to the event, and it was exciting endings all around. 
The stats tell the story of success. A total of 450 sailors from 20 different countries racing on 100 boats in six different classes participated in this year’s Primo Cup. The regatta lived up to its reputation, with clothing from Slam awarded to the top three in each class.
The weather cooperated brilliantly. With plentiful sunshine, temperatures a pleasant 14ºC and winds ranging from 5-15 knots on calms seas, the crews will no doubt remember this regatta with fond memories.
Additionally, new classes were added to the race as announced by Yacht Club of Monaco General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri. “Alongside loyal regulars we welcomed two classes new to the event, L30 and Onefly. Every year, the Primo kicks off the season in the Mediterranean and we always aim for something new.”
The final rankings from each class are as follows:
J/70 :
1^st: Mikhail Sheremetev (Elf) – RUS: 12 points
2^nd: Nelson Mettraux (CER APROTEC-Ville de Genève) – SUI: 26 points
3^rd: Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spottino) – MON: 32 points
J/70 Corinthian:
1^st: Charles Thompson (Brutus– GBR: 60 points
2^nd: Cesare Gabasio (Tinnj70) – MON: 60 points
3^rd: Stefano Roberti (Piccinina) – MON: 67 points
Smeralda 888 :
1^st: Timofey Sukhotin (Beda) – MON: 8 points
2^nd: Francesco Vauban (Botta Dritta) – MON: 10 points
3^rd: Paolo Rotelli (Black Star) – MON: 14 points
Longtze Premier :
1^st: Jarmo Wieland (Shensu) – SUI: 5 points
2^nd: Franck Beat (Qi) – SUI: 7 points
3^rd: Steffen Schneider (Outsider) – SUI: 13 points
L30 :
1^st: Jonas Gerckens (Jonas Gerckens) – BEL: 9 points
2^nd: Anastasia Kolesnichenko (Humphreys Conrad) – GBR: 10 points
3^rd: Denis Lankin (Maria Naboka) – MON: 11 points
Melges 20 :
1^st: Valentin Zavadnikov (Oleg Reps) – MON: 12 points
2^nd: Alexander Mikhaylik (Alex Team) – RUS: 13 points
3^rd: Anatoly Karachinsky (Path) – MON: 14 points
Onefly :
1^st: Matisse Pacaud – FRA: 8 points
2^nd: Nicolas Berenger – FRA: 15 points
3^rd: Eliot Bourgeois – FRA: 15 points
 
Photo: J/70 courtesy Yacht Club of Monaco