Portofaino

portofaino, originally uploaded by lzp.

Siamo un popolo di navigatori?.. o di veline da banchina?

A vedere l'articolo che segue, pare ormai ci attenga la seconda delle due possibilita' , anche se non e' poi una novita' !

Notare come la reprimenda arrivi da un fotografo italiano, che però va a pubblicarla su un sito americano, da noi pressoche' ignoto, anziche' su un Farevela, un Nautica et similia.
Timore di innervosire i "mammasantissima" della vela nazionale? 8-))))

-I think this race is typical fashion oriented Italian style! People go there not to race, but to show off the latest Wally, their latest gold Rolex, car and so on! Very little racing! I think they should leave the yachts on the dock and create the results with a computer program! It is uncomfortable to get there by car, park it, download the gear... but hey, it's Portofino! At any given race, at least the photographer get a sandwich an a beer on the press boat... at the Zegna you get focaccia, (piece of greasy bread) and water, something similar to prisoner in 1700. The only good racing were the Swan 45's, that was a real race and a great show. I missed the last five editions of the Zegna Trophy, I suppose I can skip the next five!
I think my thoughts fit perfectly your site!
ciao, m. -

Article courtesy of SA

Article courtesy of SA
Photo courtesy www.maxranchi.com