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Alberto Bona and the Class40 IBSA Go to USA and Canada

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Friday, February 2, 2024

“This third season with the Class40 IBSA”, commented Bona, “opens with a legendary regatta.

Key Points: 
  • “This third season with the Class40 IBSA”, commented Bona, “opens with a legendary regatta.
  • The Class40 IBSA is automatically qualified, thanks to her participation in the 2022 Route du Rhum.
  • In 2023, Bona and the Class40 IBSA participated in six regattas, including the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Transat Jacques Vabre.
  • IBSA: IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA) is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Company, founded in 1945 in Lugano.

IBSA and Her Skipper Alberto Bona Win the 2023 Class40 Championship

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

These significant results were obtained just 16 months after the start of the project that brought IBSA into the world of sailing.

Key Points: 
  • These significant results were obtained just 16 months after the start of the project that brought IBSA into the world of sailing.
  • This victory speaks of sporting performance, planning ability, joint team work, and trust on the part of our sponsor, IBSA.
  • Together, “we are very happy with this result, which places the Class40 IBSA at the top of the rankings for the entire season.
  • The first international regatta in which Alberto Bona participated with the Class40 IBSA was the Route du Rhum 2022.

Alberto Bona on Board the Class40 IBSA Finishes the Transat Jacques Vabre in Third Place

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Friday, November 24, 2023

By gaining the podium, Bona and Santurde took the Class40 IBSA to a whole new level, achieving an important result for the project Sailing into the Future.

Key Points: 
  • By gaining the podium, Bona and Santurde took the Class40 IBSA to a whole new level, achieving an important result for the project Sailing into the Future.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231124229528/en/
    Transat Jacques Vabre: Alberto Bona and Pablo Santurde del Arco on the Class40 IBSA after crossing the finish line in Fort-de-France, Martinique (©IBSA | Beppe Raso)
    “An important result in one of the most difficult regattas I have ever participated in”, stated Bona upon arrival.
  • After 300 miles, on October 30, the Class40 IBSA finished in eighth place, after sailing in a gale for 1 day, 11 hours, 58 minutes and 5 seconds.
  • The first international regatta in which Alberto Bona participated with the Class40 IBSA was the Route du Rhum 2022.

Eighth Place for the Class40 IBSA in the Furious Stage Le Havre-Lorient

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

“This first stage”, commented Giorgio Pisani, Vice President IBSA Group and Project leader of Sailing into the Future.

Key Points: 
  • “This first stage”, commented Giorgio Pisani, Vice President IBSA Group and Project leader of Sailing into the Future.
  • The first international regatta in which Alberto Bona participated with the Class40 IBSA was the Route du Rhum 2022.
  • In 2022 he started the new project, with the support of the IBSA Group: with the new Class40 IBSA, he participated in the Route du Rhum 2022, finishing in eighth position.
  • IBSA: IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA) is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Company, founded in 1945 in Lugano.

The CLASS40 IBSA Ready for the Transat Jacques Vabre

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

THE STATEMENTS – “Here we are”, stated Alberto Bona, “the most important event of the second season for the Class40 IBSA is finally here.

Key Points: 
  • THE STATEMENTS – “Here we are”, stated Alberto Bona, “the most important event of the second season for the Class40 IBSA is finally here.
  • The Class40 IBSA is currently leading the category seasonal circuit rankings, and the Transat Jacques Vabre is therefore offering a double prize for Alberto and Pablo: one related to the single race, but also one representing the crowning achievement of the entire season.
  • In 2022 he started the new project, with the support of the IBSA Group: with the new Class40 IBSA, he participated in the Route du Rhum 2022, finishing in eighth position.
  • IBSA: IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA) is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Company, founded in 1945 in Lugano.

Fast Growing Brand Botanic Pretti5 Shakes Up US Beauty Market Fusing the Latest Skincare Science with Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong beauty brand Botanic Pretti5 is today launching its latest Traditional Chinese medicine based beauty product, Botanic Pretti5 , in the United States of America.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong beauty brand Botanic Pretti5 is today launching its latest Traditional Chinese medicine based beauty product, Botanic Pretti5 , in the United States of America.
  • The result of this fusion is the development of Botanic Pretti5, a modern skincare solution designed to combat stressed and sensitive skin, pollution, and premature aging.
  • Despite experimenting with numerous skincare products over the years, Dorothy Chau, the founder of Botanic Pretti5 , was unable to find a line that catered to her specific needs.
  • Excited to see Botanic Pretti5 shining and we look forward to growing with the brand together," said Cynthia Chan, Category Manager of Sephora Hong Kong.

The Second Season of Sailing into the Future. Together Is About to Start

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Monday, February 20, 2023

We now start 2023 with even greater enthusiasm for the competitions awaiting Alberto and his new crew, united and determined to do better and better”.

Key Points: 
  • We now start 2023 with even greater enthusiasm for the competitions awaiting Alberto and his new crew, united and determined to do better and better”.
  • In the second season, the Class40 IBSA will cross the Atlantic three times, while experiencing a new boat formation, with the building of a crew.
  • “This year’s calendar includes a series of very tough races, designed for a team, rather than for solo sailing.
  • Santurde has a great deal of sailing experience, and has achieved several wins in the Class40 double championship.

KMFA Classical Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KMFA Classical (KMFA) appoints George Preston as Chief Executive Officer for the 56-year-old Austin radio station.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KMFA Classical (KMFA) appoints George Preston as Chief Executive Officer for the 56-year-old Austin radio station.
  • Upon moving into his new role at KMFA, Preston will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, financial, and managerial leadership.
  • "George comes to us with exceptional experience," said Soriya Estes, KMFA Board Chair.
  • The KMFA Board of Directors convened a search committee of five board members who collaborated with the KMFA staff, listeners, donors, and community members.

Alberto Bona’s Exploit on the Class40 IBSA: Eighth at the Route Du Rhum

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Thursday, November, 24, at 3:34:50 pm local time (8:34:50 Paris-Rome time) in Pointe--Pitre, Alberto Bona on the Class40 IBSA crossed the finish line of the twelfth edition of the Route du Rhum in eighth place.

Key Points: 
  • Thursday, November, 24, at 3:34:50 pm local time (8:34:50 Paris-Rome time) in Pointe--Pitre, Alberto Bona on the Class40 IBSA crossed the finish line of the twelfth edition of the Route du Rhum in eighth place.
  • Hence the eighth place, which is fine, just as I also know that there is still potential to be expressed.
  • To avoid any damage, Bona had to choose a more conservative trim, and the class40 IBSA settled in eighth position.
  • THE BOAT: the boat with which Alberto Bona will participate in the Route du Rhum in November is a latest generation Class40, with a scow bow.

The Route Du Rhum Is Under Way: Alberto Bona’s Big Dream on Class40 IBSA Has Started

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

In fact, the transoceanic regatta Route du Rhum started yesterday at 2:15 pm from Saint-Malo, Brittany, with western winds between 12 and 15 knots.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, the transoceanic regatta Route du Rhum started yesterday at 2:15 pm from Saint-Malo, Brittany, with western winds between 12 and 15 knots.
  • Skipper Alberto Bona, aboard IBSA, is one of the 55 solo sailors in the Class40 category.
  • After 11 months of preparation, IBSAs challenge has begun, declared Arturo Licenziati, President and CEO of the IBSA Group.
  • THE BOAT: the boat with which Alberto Bona will participate in the Route du Rhum in November is a latest generation Class40, with a scow bow.