His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, President of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) Images, left to right: – 2 images on the left(August 1992): Richard Branson presenting His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy on Destriero's record breaking Atlantic crossing. - bottom-left: (August 6, 1992) Destriero, an epitome of Italian naval technology, leaves behind the Ambrose Light in New York (USA), the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the Verrazzano bridge to embark on the record-breaking Atlantic Ocean crossing attempt – centre-right (August 1992): New York Yacht Club’s Columbus Atlantic Trophy being awarded to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV for Destriero setting a still-unbroken Atlantic crossing record. – top-right: Destriero, flying the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda burgee, crossed the Atlantic Ocean in record time (non-stop 3,106 miles in 58 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds, at an average speed of 53.09 knots). – bottom-right (June, 1983): Azzurra, in her first race for the Challenger Series of the 25th America’s Cup in Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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Italy: Sports Diplomacy Video Tribute | His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s sincere wish that the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda would stand as an example and an inspiration

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Posted on March 8, 2025May 4, 2025

“We take this opportunity to remember with deep admiration and respect our Founder and President,…

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, President of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) – top-right: Destriero, flying the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda burgee, crossed the Atlantic Ocean in record time (non-stop 3,106 miles in 58 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds, at an average speed of 53.09 knots). – bottom-right (June, 1983): Azzurra, in her first race for the Challenger Series of the 25th America’s Cup in Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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Italy: Prince Karim Aga Khan’s impact and legacy through the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda – Azzurra, Destriero, One Ocean Foundation & Charta Smeralda Ethical Code

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Posted on February 17, 2025May 4, 2025

In Memory of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV A legacy of tradition, innovation and success,…

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Italy: Karim Aga Khan IV and the birth of Costa Smeralda – Tributes from Municipalities of Arzachena and Olbia

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Posted on February 15, 2025May 4, 2025

In Memory of Prince Karim Aga Khan He revolutionized northeastern Sardinia in the 1960s. The…

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Princess Zahra & His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan launch One Ocean Forum in Milan, Italy as part of the 50 years of Yacht Club Costa Smeralda celebrations

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Princess Zahra & His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan launch One Ocean Forum in Milan, Italy as part of the 50 years of Yacht Club Costa Smeralda celebrations

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Posted on October 3, 2017October 7, 2017

Shared by, and compilation: A. Maherali Milan, 3 October 2017: Introducing a new call of…

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan with his daughter, Princes Zahra at Sardinia's Yatch Club Costa Smeralda (Image credit: La Nuova)

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Italy: Sardinians reminiscence as founder of Costa Smeralda, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan turns 80

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Posted on December 17, 2016October 3, 2017

Twice decorated with Italy’s highest state honours, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan has been…

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