In October 2009, the STP65′ Luna Rossa wins the Middle Sea Race in the ORC class. After the overall 2nd place in the Fastnet race, winning the Arambalza Cup – assigned to the best non-British yacht – and the Kess van Dam Memorial Trophy – assigned to the second classified in IRC -, the STP 65′ Luna Rossa participates in the Maxi World Championship in Porto Cervo, from September 6th to September 12th. The Brazilian skipper Robert Scheidt, who had just won the Star European Championship, joined the crew again.