Sailor of the Year, it’s boom of votes in phase 2 as well: what are you waiting for?

The second round of voting for Sailor of the Year is also proving to be a boom!

TWO THOUSAND OF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED!
We crossed the 2,000-vote threshold in just the first weekend after the poll was launched: we thank you for your participation and take a look at the top ten, which is surely subject to change over the next few days. As a reminder, the 25 highest-rated candidates will advance to the next stage!

VOTE HERE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SAILOR OF THE YEAR

THE TOP TEN
Leading the ranking is the highly voted Roberto Tomasini Grinover, former 2015 Sailor of the Year and winner of the last Barcolana with his Robertissima III. Now in the pipeline is his new maxi, which promises to be a hi-tech fireball. Then there are Edoardo Ferraro and Francesco Orlando, aces in 420, ahead of optimist Riccardo Sepe and O’pen BIC specialist Filippo Vincis. He follows Gianin VI, the beautiful Hallberg-Rassy 41 of Pietro Ciccio Supparo, winner of two Giraglie, ahead of laserist Paolo Giargia, young optimist Gaia Bergonzini, and 470ists Matteo Capurro and Matteo Puppo. Many, many young people, embodying the “social generation” in these early days. But there is also room for Salvatore Mantaci, the Sicilian who embarked on a solo crossing by quitting his job, and the great, great Vasco Vascotto, 25 world titles behind him.

HOW THE 2016 SAILOR OF THE YEAR VOTING WORKS
On Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m., the Sailor of the Year award ceremony will take place at the VELAFestival in Santa Margherita Ligure (Genoa) during the Evening of Champions. But how does one come to award the most prestigious prize in Italian sailing? With a long and “hard” online selection process where your input is crucial. We explain it in detail, step by step.

– FIRST STAGE (WINNING VOTE – CONCLUDED) – FROM 100 to 52 CANDIDATES.
– 100 CANDIDATES to vote online on our website from Jan. 29 (from 1 p.m.) to Feb. 16 (closing at 12 p.m.)
– 20 CANDIDATES INDICATED BY YOU (you can send us names and motivation from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 to email speciali@panamaeditore.it) voted online on our website from Feb. 5 (from 1 p.m.) to Feb. 16 (close at 12 p.m.)
– The 50 most voted and the 2 most voted among those indicated by you pass the round
– SECOND STAGE (WINNING VOTE – IN PROGRESS) – 52 to 25 CANDIDATES.
– 52 CANDIDATES to vote online from March 4 (from 1 p.m.) to March 15 (closing at 12 noon)
– The 25 highest vote-getters pass the round
– THIRD STAGE (CONSULTATIVE VOTE) – 25 to 5 CANDIDATES.
– 25 CANDIDATES to be voted for online from March 31 (from 1 p.m.) to April 15 (closing time 12 noon). The online public vote has advisory value: taking into account your preferences, a jury selects the 5 who pass the round
– FOURTH PHASE – CHOOSING THE SAILOR OF THE YEAR (AND OTHER AWARDS)
-THE 5 CANDIDATES make up the shortlist of “papabili” for Sailor of the Year. These will compete, based on the jury’s decisions, for the Sailor of the Year award and the others: TAG Heuer Sailor of the Year “Passion,” TAG Heuer Sailor of the Year “Innovation,” and TAG Heuer Sailor of the Year “Performance.” Each of the winners will be awarded a TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5 high-precision waterproof chronograph (pictured opposite), capable of withstanding depths of up to 300 meters. Who the winners are you will only know on the evening of May 6 in Santa Margherita. You are all invited!

For any information regarding the Sailor of the Year, please write to us at speciali@panamaeditore.it

FIND OUT WHAT IS SAILOR OF THE YEAR

AT THIS LINK FIND OUT IN DETAIL THE FIRST ROUND OF VOTING FOR THE MAGNIFICENT “100”

DISCOVER ALL 100 INITIAL CANDIDATES FOR SAILOR OF THE YEAR, FROM A TO Z

FIND OUT THE STORIES OF THE “CHOSEN BY YOU” NOMINEES AND THE REASONS FOR THE NOMINATIONS