Atalanta II and Proteus top Loro Piana Giraglia Maxi classes

The offshore race, the fifth event in the International Maxi Association’s 2025-26 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge concluded the 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia.

Maxi Inshore Challenge Final at Loro Piana Giraglia

The last day of Loro Piana Giraglia inshore/coastal racing, took place with the two maxi fleets off on a shortened 12-mile coastal race.

Maxi Inshore Challenge – V and Atalanta II leap ahead at Loro Piana Giraglia

While maxi yacht racing is often extremely close, for this year’s Loro Piana Giraglia inshore and coastal races, two clear leaders have already emerged after four races.

Maxi Inshore Challenge – Atalanta II and My Song top maxi classes on opening day

Opening day of racing at Loro Piana Giraglia, the third event of the International Maxi Association’s 2026 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Spirit of Lorina crowned top IRC maxi in Loro Piana Giraglia

Jean-Pierre Barjon’s Botin 65 Spirit of Lorina was top maxi across the entire IRC fleet within the Loro Piana Giraglia’s offshore finale from Saint-Tropez into Genoa.

Black Jack just misses Loro Piana Giraglia race record

The 100ft maxi yacht Black Jack first home just 15 minutes outside Loro Piana Giraglia race record

Jethou and Wallyño reign supreme in Loro Piana Giraglia inshores

A second 20 mile coastal race, this time from Saint-Tropez down to a turning mark off L’Escalet and back, rounded off the inshore series for the maxis competing in Loro Piana Giraglia.