Début février, l'équipage du VOR70 Maserati  tentera d'établir un record de traversée de l'atlantique Nord dans le sens Est-Ouest.

Cette traversée s'effectuera entre Cadix (Espagne) et San Salvador(Bahamas), soit 3884 miles nautiques à parcourrir.

Le défi est soutenu par Maserati, principal partenaire, dont le nom a été donné au bateau. Le skipper Giovanni Soldini sera secondé par un  équipage chevronné aux courses océaniques : 

Boris Herrmann  
Brad Van Liew 
David Vera 
Gabriele Olivo 
Guido Broggi 
Gerardo Siciliano 
Corrado Rossignoli

Racing Yacht Maserati Prepares for Attempt at Cadiz-San Salvador 

The first ambitious challenge at a speed record in the North Atlantic by Giovanni Soldini and Maserati was announced in Milan on January 26. As from early February Soldini and a crew of seven will be engaged in seeking to become the new record holders between Cadiz (Spain) and San Salvador (Bahamas) on board Maserati, which has been completely overhauled. In addition to skipper Soldini, Maserati will be crewed by 7 capable yachtsmen with a past track record in open ocean-going regattas and in competitions such as the America's Cup. German Boris Herrmann (navigator), American Brad Van Liew (watch leader) and Spaniard David Vera (watch leader) will make up a team completed by four Italians: Gabriele Olivo (trimmer), Guido Broggi (boat captain), Gerardo Siciliano (second bowman), and Corrado Rossignoli (first bowman).