on the water
Island Life - April/May 2011
Panerai, who have a long standing
to enjoy a variety of races throughout the
association with the sea, being the official
week, for the first time regatta organisers
supplier of high precision instruments
are offering the public and visitors to the
(chronometers and depth gauges) for the
Island shore based entertainment in the form
Italian Navy, mostly for the underwater
of a special event village based at Cowes
special corps, for many years. Founded by
Yacht Haven. The Panerai Event Village will
Giovanni Panerai in Florence in 1860 in
provide a stage with musical entertainment
a small watchmaker’s shop which today
for the public and a bar area. The village will
remains a Panerai boutique, the trademark of
be open daily to the public for free. Food,
today’s Panerai watches is a combination of
drink, and arts and crafts from some of the
the brand’s tradition, Italian design and fine
Islands most well known artisan producers
Swiss craftsmanship. Each year, in honour of
will be available to purchase.
the regatta series, the company produces a
limited edition regatta watch.
While classic yacht enthusiasts will be able
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In addition 50 classic cars will be on
display in the Yacht Haven on Thursday
21st and Friday 22nd July. This special
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