WristWatch Magazine #19 | Page 125

going treatment for cancer or dealing with the effects of a serious illness or injury—as well as their caregivers.” What is truly remarkable about Sailing Heals is the level of organization, support and the amazing atmosphere created by the small, yet very passionately committed team.   But it goes beyond that. Organization is important, but if you don’t have an event to organize, what’s the point?  And that is where Panerai steps up in a big way. By partnering with their Classic Yachts Challenge, Panerai creates an opportunity to bring several classic wooden yachts together along with their crews a day before the racing to act as the seagoing hosts. Because let’s be honest, to have a boat ride, you need a boat.  And let’s be very clear, these are no ordinary boats, these are beautiful vintage yachts.  And these are not mere charter captains taking people out for a day of fishing.  These are the people who race the boats in the Regatta.  But you wouldn’t have known that from the way they acted while hosting the Sailing Heals participants.   2016 | Wristwatch 125