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On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the Costa Blanca Yacht Association (CBYA) held its first TOMs Cruise and Raft-Up Day. Several members participated in this event, sailing from the Real Club Náutico de Calpe (RCNC), to El Portet, Moraira, on four RCNC-owned TOM racing yachts. These 8.5 metre boats were designed by Giovanni Ceccerelli, and built at the Omega Ship Yard in Moden, Italy, by Paolo Pizzo and Matep Plazzi from “Team Prada”. RCNC owns six TOMs, which are available to charter from their Sailing Centre at Calpe. The TOMs were also joined by several privately-owned yachts and power boats for the raft- up. Once out of the harbour, the TOMs effortlessly cut through the water. The scenery was incredible, and each crew member enjoyed watching the other TOMs sailing alongside them.