Brand new boats, a brand new headline sponsor and a list of rock star sailors that reads like a who’s who of professional yachting, the TP52 season in the Mediterranean kicks off with its first series in Alicante.

The opening day may have only been a practice day, but the level of competition meant that the fleet raced around the course as if the final trophy depended on it.

Watch out for the daily video summaries as the week long event unfolds. In the meantime, here’s a taste of what’s in store.