If the Italia yachts 11.98 is a perfect cruiser racer, it requires a full crew of 6 to 8 to perform well in regattas. A regatta sailor from Munich, Germany, Andreas is well aware of this.
So before you order your yacht at the yard the first step was to conduct a crew survey. He then asked candidates to position themselves on a regatta calendar defined for the year. Once this pool had been built up, he was sure of always having people available, and placed the order.
Lovers of fine hulls
Andreas is an Austrian living in Germany with a passion for sailing. In Munich, he sails his Dragon as helmsman. A particularly demanding sailboat to be competitive. But his desire to sail with his family, especially on sunny waters, led him to look for a yacht that could offer a compromise between short-handed cruising and racing. After a quick survey of the market, his choice fell on the Italia Yachts 11.98.
A cruiser for Corsica and a racer for pleasure
Based in Antibes, where he has a pied à terre, Andreas is looking for a 12-meter yacht to link up the Corsican creeks without a hitch. His yacht also needed to be easy to handle, with a small crew and, above all, comfortable for 4 people. The Italia Yachts 11.98 ideally meets these requirements. Its tilting platform at the stern offers easy access for swimming, and the boat, although lacking a little storage for the new owner's taste, fully satisfies him, his wife and children too. Andreas appreciates the interior design, with its Italian touch and brightness.
First outing, first victory!
And for the regatta program too: the first regatta outing ended in victory! Thereafter, the Mediterranean program continued: Porquerolles Race, Cannes IRC Euro, Antipolis, Voiles de Saint-Tropez... So many regattas under the sun to satisfy our owner. This easy-to-operate, high-performance sailboat puts a smile on this sailor's face. Its deep rudder offers a feel and precision at the helm that confirms the new owner in his choice. When racing, the two removable cockpit lockers are left on the pontoon to free up space in the cockpit.
A positive balance sheet
You only have to look at Andreas's pleasure at the helm of his Italia Yachts 11.98 to understand that he has no regrets about his choice. Whether family cruising or racing, the yacht ticks all the boxes. A faultless performance all round.
