The Giraglia Rolex Cup is underway in San Tropez.
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The race course starts in St Tropez, France, goes straight to Giraglia Rock on Corsica and ends up in Genoa, Italy.
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Rolex has been the principal sponsor of the Giraglia Race since 1997. The Giraglia first began in 1953.
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Rolex sponsors many racing events all over the planet.
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