Photos from the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge

Daytona_John · 08-01-2006, 10:33 AM

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!

findtom · 08-01-2006, 10:52 AM

Cool pics. You didn't get lynched for showing up there with a Rolex?

Daytona_John · 08-01-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by findtom

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:

BananaQ · 08-01-2006, 11:04 AM

Lets see some panerai watch shots!

Ryan.M · 08-01-2006, 11:06 AM

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

1001 · 08-01-2006, 01:19 PM

how much does a panerai usually go for??? i saw the ferrari edition and it looks really eye catching

Daytona_John · 08-01-2006, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1001

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.

hkj · 08-01-2006, 03:07 PM

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

-hkj

dmitri · 08-01-2006, 06:53 PM

Newport, RI is awesome, I love it there

just4kickz · 08-01-2006, 06:57 PM

how bout i race you with my cardboard rowboat.

Robin_NL · 08-04-2006, 12:34 PM

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...

Daytona_John · 08-04-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

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.

1001 · 08-04-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_John

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

i do too

mosport70 · 08-05-2006, 01:49 AM

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

Robin_NL · 08-05-2006, 02:49 AM

Exactly John, keep them coming.

08-01-2006, 10:33 AM	#1
Daytona_John Lieutenant 255 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	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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findtom Colonel 132 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	Cool pics. You didn't get lynched for showing up there with a Rolex?
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Ryan.M Major 76 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: E46 M3..E30 325i..72' 2002 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	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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1001 Captain 28 Rep 830 Posts Drives: 06' 325i/08' 350z/09' 128i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San francisco iTrader: (0)	how much does a panerai usually go for??? i saw the ferrari edition and it looks really eye catching
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hkj Major 64 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	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 -hkj
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8968 Rep 7,863 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	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... __________________ 'I won't say anything 'cause no one listens to me anyway....I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record' -Neill
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8968 Rep 7,863 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Exactly John, keep them coming. __________________ 'I won't say anything 'cause no one listens to me anyway....I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record' -Neill
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