19 Superyachts to participate in Superyacht Cup Palma
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
The Superyacht Cup Palma, which will be held from June 19 -22nd, is in its`17 th year, and attracts some of the most spectacular sailing superyachts in the world to an annual regatta in the Bay of Palma for four days of competitive sailing and a relaxed and informal social programme. Read More
Genevieve takes the Dubois Cup
Friday, 7 June 2013
The 45m Salperton took line honours for race 2 while third-place Genevieve, the 37m Alloy Yachts-built sloop won the Cup on aggregate time. A perfect day of sailing concluded the 4th Dubois Cup, with all 8 competing vessels under blue skies and just under 15 knots of wind. Read More
The Dubois Cup 2013 kicks off in Sardinia
Monday, 3 June 2013
Under perfect skies and with promising winds, the fourth Dubois Cup officially started at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in scenic Porto Cervo, Sardinia. 14 Dubois-designed sailing yachts and two Dubois motor yachts have gathered for this invitational event, which sees some of the most beautiful sailing superyachts in the world compete for the Cup. Read More
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda gears up to welcome more than 35 superyachts
Friday, 24 May 2013
Porto Cervo, Italy. 23rd May 2013. The Mediterranean superyacht season is set for a thrilling start as the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda gears up to welcome more than 35 goliaths of the sea to the waters of the Costa Smeralda. The impressive fleets will be participating in the Dubois Cup (1-3 June) and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. Read More
JP Morgan Round the Island Race starts June 1, 2013
Friday, 24 May 2013
Mike Slade’s Maxi Yacht, ICAP Leopard is back in The Solent preparing to take on formidable opposition in the historic JP Morgan Round the Island Race. ICAP Leopard holds the monohull course record for the 50-mile race around the Isle of Wight and has taken Line Honours every year, since she first competed in 2007. Read More
Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race final prizegiving
Friday, 24 May 2013
The third edition of the Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race concluded with the final prizegiving ceremony today at the docks in Capri’s Marina Grande. During the ceremony, the crew of Alexander Schaerer’s Caol Ila R (USA) received the week’s most coveted prize – the Rolex Trophy and Rolex timepiece. Read More
The 2013 Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race kicked off
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
The 2013 Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race runs until 24 May, and has welcomed an international fleet of Maxi yachts to the Tyrrhenian Sea for nine days of challenging racing, complemented by an impressive social programme. Composed of four segments, the Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race promises challenging conditions. Read More
Oyster success in French Polynesia
Friday, 17 May 2013
The Tahiti Pearl Regatta is probably the most famous regatta in French Polynesia. This year over 50 yachts took part, bolstered by eleven magnificent examples of Oyster Yachts. The record entry for the regatta was largely due to the arrival of the Oyster World Rally in French Polynesia. Read More
Video of the J Class race at the 2013 St Barths Bucket
Thursday, 16 May 2013A fleet of the world’s best high performance yachts gathered in the Caribbean this spring for the 2013 edition of the St Barths Bucket – the celebrated annual regatta for large sailing yachts. Held between the 28 and 31 March in St Barths’ Gustavia Harbor, the famous regatta attracted a wide selection of sailing superyacht owners and their yachts, eager to embark on a week of pure fun. Read More
Giraglia Rolex Cup returns from 14-22 June 2013
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
The Giraglia Rolex Cup, a competition that has run annually since 1953, returns from 14-22 June 2013. The weeklong event organized by the Yacht Club Italiano in conjunction with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, has long captured the imagination of the Mediterranean sailing community. Read More
Dates for the 2013 Perini Navi Cup announced
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
The Perini Navi Group presents the fifth edition of the Perini Navi Cup The Perini fleet will meet from August 28th to 31st in Porto Cervo This year will see the fifth edition of the regatta reserved for the sailing yachts built by the Perini Navi Group. The fleet will gather this year from August 28 to 30 in the waters of Porto Cervo in Sardinia. Read More
Sumerun wins Antigua Classic Regatta overall
Friday, 26 April 2013
Tuesday evening saw again, and for the 26th time, the award presentation of trophies for the participants of Antigua Classics, the largest of the Caribbean Classic regattas. Ahead of the prize-giving, the Copper and Lumber Store hotel laid on a tasty Caribbean buffet and barbecue against an impressive duo screen slideshow. Read More
Classic entries grow for Trophée Bailli de Suffren
Thursday, 25 April 2013
The entry list continued to grow for the 2013 Camper & Nicholsons Trophée Bailli de Suffren, as the 55m (180 foot) Elena picked up the gauntlet thrown down by the similar sized Atlantic. These two classic schooners are set to go head-to-head in the three-leg offshore race from Saint-Tropez to Malta. Read More
Lionheart shows her heels in St Barths
Thursday, 25 April 2013
After a successful 2012 that included winning the Kings Hundred Guinea Cup in Cowes, Lionheart started the new season with a splendid performance. The years of research & development by Andre Hoek in the Netherlands and the construction expertise of Claasen Shipyards again paid dividends in St Barths. Read More
Claasen Shipyards well represented at the Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca
Wednesday, 24 April 2013Since its establishment in 1985, Claasen Shipyards has built a number of luxury yachts for clients all over the world. The Dutch yard’s no-nonsense approach, flexibility and quality have led many owners to place repeat orders over the years. The Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca will feature a total of sixteen yachts from top shipyards. Read More
Atlantic enters the 2013 Camper & Nicholsons Trophée Bailli de Suffren
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Organisers of “The Mediterranean’s most beautiful yacht race” announced that the large schooner Atlantic has officially entered the 2013 Camper & Nicholsons Trophée Bailli de Suffren, the three-leg offshore race for classic yachts from Saint-Tropez to Malta, via Sardinia’s Porto Rotondo and Trapani in Sicily. Read More
The 2013 Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race
Wednesday, 17 April 2013The 2013 Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race is set to welcome an international fleet of Maxi yachts. Scheduled to take place from 16-24 May, the event marks the opening of Rolex’s Mediterranean yachting calendar. Open only to yachts over 18.29 metres or 60-feet in length comprises three distinct segments. Read More
Racing action at the Oyster Regatta Grenada
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
After a lay day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Grenada, the Oyster fleet returned to racing action with a tight and tactical triangular course just outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. The proximity of the western coastline of Grenada provided a shifty, gusting racetrack and there was drama. Read More
Day 2 at the Oyster Regatta Grenada 2013
Friday, 12 April 2013
Racing continued with glorious conditions for the predominantly downwind passage race to Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina. A reciprocal course to yesterday’s high-octane opener was blessed with fabulous sailing conditions, clear blue skies and a southeasterly breeze provided a sublime reach back to Grenada’s capital. Read More
Day 1 at the Oyster Regatta Grenada 2013
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Racing at the Oyster Regatta Grenada got off to a fantastic start with a race to Le Phare Bleu on the rocky south coast of Grenada, sponsored by Dolphin Sails. Oyster CEO and Race Officer, David Tydeman set a 20-mile course. 20 knots of warm trade winds, gusting close to 25 knots in bullets of pressure, set pulses racing. Read More
Royal Huisman yachts make their mark at St Barths
Thursday, 4 April 2013
It has arguably been the most exciting Bucket Regatta to date. A record fleet experienced close and exciting racing. Displaying outstanding strategy and seamanship, Hanuman and Unfurled demonstrated that the Vollenhove yard delivers yachts not only of exceptional quality, but also of exceptional performance potential. Read More
International Rolex Regatta celebrates its 40th anniversary
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Commencing today, and running to Sunday 24 March, the International Rolex Regatta celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. An impressive fleet of seventy boats will contest three days of racing as part of an event that has graced the international yachting calendar since the 1970s. Participants include an array of overseas yachts. Read More
YCCS Virgin Gorda welcomes majestic fleet for superyacht regatta
Thursday, 21 March 2013
An awe-inspiring regatta fleet of twenty super sailing yachts and seven luxurious motor yachts are berthed in YCCS Marina this evening in preparation for the first day of the racing at the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous. The third edition of the event organised by Boat International Media and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Read More
Perini Navi to sponsor the 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Once again this year the Italian Perini Navi Group is partner at the most important regattas on the Caribbean yachting calendar, the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous and the St Barths Bucket Regatta, where nine superyachts from the Perini Navi fleet will be competing. Read More
Four days of intriguing, sporting Swan competition
Monday, 18 March 2013
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the British Virgin Islands provided the sumptuous setting for the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, which concluded on friday after four days of sporting competition. Over 20 Nautor's Swan yachts representing nearly ten countries and territories provided a dynamic spectacle in idyllic waters and varying wind conditions. Read More
Fitzroy Yachts’ latest launch Ohana races for the first time
Friday, 15 March 2013
February 14-17 saw a spectacular fleet of superyachts take to the Hauraki Gulf in Auckland, competing in the annual NZ Millennium Cup superyacht regatta. As the newest yacht competing, all eyes were on 50 metre flybridge sloop Ohana, the latest launch to come from New Plymouth-based Fitzroy Yachts. Read More
Start line antics dictate race leaders at Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean
Friday, 15 March 2013
Jostling at the start line set the scene for day three of racing at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.With Classes A and B sharing a start line, there were bound to be a few exciting moments including this morning when Swan 90 Freya mixed it up with Swan 56 White Rhino and Swan 48 Catch 22. Read More
Repeat performance for leaders at Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Late night dancing under the stars at the Oil Nut Bay Beach Party did not dent the energy and enthusiasm of the Swan crews and owners at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean this morning. With ten knots of prevailing Caribbean winds out of the East, racing organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda got underway at 1100. Read More
Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean kicks off in style
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
With warm Caribbean breezes, turquoise waters and brilliant sunshine, the stage was set for the first day of racing at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda. In Class A it was the Swan 80 Selene who dominated, while the Swan 53 Music was first in Class B. Read More
Four days of intense racing at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
A full fleet of Swan yachts, an alluring playground and four days of intense racing: all hallmarks of the upcoming Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean. Commencing today, Monday 11 March, the event will be held over the next 5 days at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s recently launched base on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Read More
Fleet of 26 Oyster yachts navigate the Panama Canal
Monday, 4 March 2013
Following the start of the Oyster World Rally from Antigua in early January, the fleet has been enjoying over a month’s cruising in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean before meeting up in Panama for a rendezvous on the 15th February. A fleet of 26 Oyster yachts have now navigated through the Panama Canal into the Pacific Ocean. Read More
Dahm International announces dates for annual Sailing Get-Together 2013
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Dahm International is delighted to announce its 26th Club Yachting Life Rally (CYLR) from 30 May to 2 June 2013 along Mallorca’s beautiful coastline. The Club Yachting Life Cruising Rally is the only sailing event sponsored and organized by a superyacht broker with the idea of enriching the community life of yacht enthusiasts to indulge in their favourite hobby. Read More
The Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean to take place 11-15 March
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
The Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean – scheduled to take place from 11-15 March – marks a continuation of the partnership between the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Nautor’s Swan and title sponsor Rolex that stretches back to the early 1980s by virtue of the biennial Rolex Swan Cup, a much vaunted gathering of the world’s finest Swan yachts in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Read More
Swan 90 Nefertiti wins Swan Caribbean Challenge Award
Monday, 25 February 2013
The fifth edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s (RORC) Caribbean 600 concluded in Antigua yesterday with eight Swans competing in a fleet of 53 yachts from 27 nations. The prestigious Swan Challenge trophy goes to the first Swan to finish on corrected time under IRC and will be presented to the owner of Swan 90 Nefertiti. Read More
It’s a gala affair as the NZ Millennium Cup wraps up
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Organisers host a stellar evening of cocktails, dancing and the all-important prize giving on the final day of the regatta. Auckland’s Viaduct Event Centre played host to the NZ Millennium Cup’s penultimate evening on Sunday. Owners, crew, sponsors and guests gathered to celebrate an incredible three days of racing. Read More
Close finish on second day of NZ Millennium Cup
Monday, 18 February 2013
Grey Auckland skies were looming over the Hauraki Gulf as the NZ Millennium Cup’s warriors lined up under the Harbour bridge to fight for line honours in the second day of racing. Sea Toy was first to head for open seas, with yesterday’s winner Zefiro powering away after to the cheers of the chase boats.Read More
Nail-biting finish on the last day’s racing
Monday, 18 February 2013
It was another photo finish on the Hauraki Gulf as the last day’s racing proved once again the fierce competitive spirit of the event. Spectators and crew alike knew the racing would be ferocious when Janice of Wyoming set the tone; sliding out of the harbour slingshotting a hail of waterbombs at her competitors. Read More
The NZ Millennium Cup kicks off
Friday, 15 February 2013
The NZ Millennium Cup has its first day’s winner. Zefiro, new challenger to the race, was first to cross the finish line in the race, with the Auckland harbour bridge looming above. Her win followed a fiercely-contested day’s racing which included an upclose view of Emirates Team New Zealand practicing in the Hauraki Gulf. Read More
Impressive fleet signs up for Caribbean Superyacht Regatta
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Twenty-one sailing superyachts and six motor yachts have already registered for the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous taking place in Virgin Gorda (BVI) from 20th to 23rd March. The event will host racing and social events over four days. The fleet will comprise three yachts from the Perini Navi shipyard. Read More
ICAP Leopard to compete in the RORC Caribbean 600
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
At the beginning of December, Mike Slade's ICAP Leopard, chartered to Niklas Zennström, smashed the course record for the 2,800 nautical mile IMA Transatlantic Race. Since then ICAP Leopard has been based in Antigua and the 30-metre canting keel maxi has hardly been on the dock, entertaining guests in the Caribbean. Read More
Ed Dubois shares his views on the NZ Millennium Cup
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
One billion dollars. That’s what the New Zealand industry has meant to him, says Ed Dubois of Dubois Yachts. “We have built over 40 yachts in New Zealand, representing over $NZ 1 billion-worth of construction. The country is therefore a central part of our background as yacht designers and we’re delighted to be involved..” says Dubois. Read More
The Oyster World Rally kicks off in Antigua
Monday, 7 January 2013After two years of planning, the first ever Oyster World Rally started with a blast of cannon fire from Fort Charlotte, Antigua. The Georgian lookout post high above the 'Pillars of Hercules' was a perfect vantage point to watch the start of an adventure that will span a 16-month quest to sail around the world. Read More
Lightweight ICAP Leopard 3 sets new course record for IMA Transatlantic Race
Monday, 17 December 2012
Fresh from her refit earlier this year that included the installation on a new interior designed by Design Unlimited, Mike Slade's 30.5 metre canting keel maxi ICAP Leopard 3 has set a new course record for the 3,300nm IMA Transatlantic Race of 7d 8h 59m 12s. Chartered to Niklas Zennstrom's Team Ran, she beat the previous record set in 2011. Read More
Rán Leopard claims line honours in Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta
Thursday, 6 December 2012
The Farr 100 Rán Leopard, helmed by Niklas Zennström and with Adrian Stead on tactics, completed the Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta in 7 days, 8 hours, 59 minutes and 12 seconds to claim line honours and smash the course record. Zennström and his 18-strong crew crossed the finish line off Virgin Gorda shortly after 10 p.m. UTC last night. Read More
Classics to cast off on final leg of Panerai Transat Classique 2012
Friday, 30 November 2012
The classic sailing world is preparing for the most exclusive event of the season. On December 2nd , a fleet of gorgeous classic and vintage sailing yachts will cast off on the final leg of the Panerai Transat Classique 2012, the only transatlantic regatta devoted exclusively to classic yachts. The fleet leaves from Clube Naval de Cascais in Cascais. Read More
Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta 2012 underway
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
The six maxis and superyachts participating in the Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta 2012 crossed the starting line off Santa Cruz de Tenerife yesterday at 1 p.m. The fifth edition of the event, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the International Maxi Association, will see the fleet navigate approximately 2700 miles. Read More
Victory for Genie in the Wally class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Thursday, 25 October 2012
The great performance by the Wally Genie, early in October, proved both indisputable and spectacular in Group 2 of the highly exclusive Wally fleet during Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2012. The Prince Charles de Bourbon-Siciles’ yacht, one of the oldest of the Wally fleet given her launch in 1995, dominated proceedings. Read More
83 Yachts start 606-mile Rolex Middle Sea Race
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
On saturday, at 10:50 local time, the Saluting Battery, high up in the Maltese capital of Valetta, signaled the start of the 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race. Thousands of spectators crowded the medieval bastions to watch the start of the race, with many thousands more tuning in to the live Maltese television transmission on TVM2. Read More
Rolex Middle Sea Race starts today
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
With less than 5 days to go to the start of the 33rd edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, a steady stream of boat captains have been making their way to the Royal Malta Yacht Club making their final registrations for the race. Yachts from 18 different nations are taking up their berths at The Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Grand Harbour Marina. Read More
Incidences Sails on the Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Friday, 12 October 2012
From September 29 to October 7, the Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathered the largest Classic, Modern or Wally Yachts for a week of regatta. There were nearly thirty boats equipped with Incidences Sails such as Moonbeam 3 and 4, Lelantina or Thendara in the Classic Class, who had a wonderful time on the different races held in the Bay of Saint-Tropez. Read More
Gucci sisters win Rolex Trophy at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
For the second year in a row the elegant gaff-rigged cutter Avel has won the Rolex Trophy at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Owned by the sisters, Alessandra and Allegra Gucci, the Charles Nicholson design overcame stiff competition to top her class and, at the same time, hold off a valiant challenge by Tara Getty’s Marconi yawl, Skylark. Read More
Caribbean Sailing Association measurers review CSA Rule
Friday, 5 October 2012
Last weekend the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) measurers congregated in Antigua for their annual review meeting in advance of the 2013 racing season. The managers of the CSA rating rule travelled from Barbados, St. Maarten, the British Virgin Islands, Grenada and St. Thomas to agree on their approach. Read More
Leonore, Naïf and Moonbeam IV triumph in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challange 2012
Thursday, 4 October 2012
After 10 international events that attracted more than 600 classic sailing yachts, the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012 drew to a close with the 34th edition of the Régates Royales (25th-29th September) at Cannes. The stunning Cote d’Azur provided the backdrop as around 90 stunningly beautiful classic yachts did battle over four races held in very variable conditions. Read More
In Pictures: Panerai Régates Royales Cannes 2012
Thursday, 4 October 2012
After 10 international events that attracted more than 600 classic sailing yachts, the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012 drew to a close with the 34th edition of the Régates Royales (25th-29th September) at Cannes. The stunning Cote d’Azur provided the backdrop as around 90 stunningly beautiful classic yachts did battle over four races held in very variable conditions. Read More
Video: Panerai Régates Royales Cannes 2012
Thursday, 4 October 2012After 10 international events that attracted more than 600 classic sailing yachts, the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012 drew to a close with the 34th edition of the Régates Royales (25th-29th September) at Cannes. The stunning Cote d’Azur provided the backdrop as around 90 stunningly beautiful classic yachts did battle over four races held in very variable conditions. Read More
The tradition at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is as fine a display of traditional values as one could desire. The classic yachts present are reminiscent of a museum piece; the row of varnished spars and white hulls moored to the harbour wall offering a glimpse into yesteryear. It is the human element that marks this display apart. Read More
Glorious sunshine on final racing day at the Oyster Regatta Palma
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
The final day of racing at the Oyster Regatta Palma, sponsored by Dolphin Sails, was blessed with glorious sunshine in the Bay of Palma. 20 knots of breeze and considerable swell provided sparkling conditions for the Oyster fleet. Two dozen Oysters enjoyed a magnificent day’s racing with a points scoring windward - leeward race. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez kicks off today
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Around 300 yachts grace the 14th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, one of world’s most captivating nautical spectacles taking place this week. The cosmopolitan fleet comprises both modern and vintage designs representing over a century of yachting history. The most inspiring racing will be within the Tradition division. Read More
Joint broker partners for the America’s Cup Superyacht Program
Tuesday, 2 October 2012Ocean Independence and Fraser Yachts have been appointed the joint brokerage partners for the America’s Cup Superyacht Program, offering berthing packages for the 34th America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in sport. The packages include exclusive access to the teams, the closest positioning to the Race area, and live race feeds. Read More
Spectacular third day of the Oyster Regatta Palma
Monday, 1 October 2012
The third day of racing at the Oyster Regatta Palma, sponsored by regatta partner Raymarine, will be long remembered for spectacular sailing conditions. A solid 15 knots of breeze from the northeast built to near gale force conditions. The Oyster fleet powered along the southwest coast of Mallorca. Read More
A rainy and gusty second day of the Oyster Regatta Palma
Friday, 28 September 2012
Even light rain and gusty conditions could not dampen the spirits of the competitors for the first race at the Oyster Regatta Palma. A 20-mile coastal race sponsored by Oyster Regatta partner Lewmar, finishing at the enchanting natural haven of Puerto Andraitx. The Oyster armada left Real Club Nautico to make their way to the starting area. Read More
The Oyster Palma Regatta to start today
Thursday, 27 September 2012
An impressive fleet of 26 Oyster Yachts, flying the flags of Brazil, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom have gathered on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Mallorca for the latest Oyster Regatta, the 30th event in the Oyster Regatta series and the eighth to be held in Palma. Read More
80 Historic yachts provide sailing spectacular in Imperia
Thursday, 27 September 2012
After days of spectacular clashes between some of the world’s most historic yachts, the penultimate round of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the international circuit reserved for classic and vintage sailing yachts sponsored for the eighth consecutive year by Officine Panerai, drew to a close on September 9th at Imperia. Read More
Dates Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean announced
Thursday, 27 September 2012Nautor's Swan together with historic partners Rolex and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) has announced the creation of the Rolex Swan Cup - Caribbean. Taking place from 11th to 15th March 2013 at the YCCS Virgin Gorda, the Rolex Swan Cup - Caribbean will include four days of racing under IRC rules, as well as a range of social events. Read More
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Competition heats up among maxi yachts
Friday, 7 September 2012
Sunshine, blue skies and a fresh mistral breeze provided near perfect sailing conditions for the 34 maxi sailing boats competing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia. With two more race days remaining and some tight situations at the top of the classifications in the five competing divisions, the heat is on at the event.Read More
New kid on the block to make debut at NZ Millennium Cup
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Auckland’s NZ Millennium Cup kicks off on February 14, 2013, and organisers have announced a new entrant promising to cause a stir among competitors. Dubois-designed Ohana is in build at Fitzroy Yachts and will be joining the line-up of the February regatta, after she is launched later this year.Read More
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Smooth comback
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Following Tuesday’s abandonment, racing resumed on schedule for the third day of the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Gusts of 15-16 knots heralded the start of racing as the 12-strong Mini Maxi fleet tackled two windward/leeward races of approximately 10-nautical miles. The remaining 22 boats spread across four classes.Read More
Conditions halt racing at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Porto Cervo, Italy. 4th September 2012. Torrential rain, hail, thunder and lightning, churning seas and 35 knots of wind left the YCCS Race Committee with no alternative other than to abandon racing on Day Two of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.Read More
70 yachts confirmed so far for Rolex Swan Cup
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
The Rolex Swan Cup is one of the most visually captivating sailing competitions with some of the world’s finest yachts. So far, nearly 70 Swan yachts have confirmed participation and the final figure is expected to reach 100, an impressive showing for one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic yachting occasions. Read More
Scheherazade wins Shipyard Cup 2012
Monday, 20 August 2012
Scheherazade skillfully outmaneuvered the fleet Sunday to take first place honors and winner overall at Shipyard Cup X. True to the spirit of the event, the "winner overall trophy" was an engraved bucket and large bottle of Dom Pérignon. The bucket was filled with champagne and passed around to the winning crew. Read More
Dahm International’s Jubilee Regatta report
Friday, 17 August 201217 Sailing yachts, including 12 super yachts up to 42 meters in size, met from 7-10 June 2012 at the 25 th running of the Club Yachting Life Regatta (CYLI) hosted by dahm international. The Monaco based brokerage company is the only one in the world to host such a yearly sailing event for its clients. Read More
Dockwise Yacht Transport partners with New Zealand Millennium Cup
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has announced its partnership with the New Zealand Millennium Cup to offer an attractive discount. The discounted DYT voyage for 2013 will sail from Palma de Mallorca, at the end of November and stop in Le Marin, Port Everglades and Golfito in December before arriving in Auckland. Read More
The Superyacht Cup day two race report
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Courtesy of Colin Baldwin, CEO of RIB-X who builds custom superyacht tenders, I was travelling around the course on Day 2 of the Superyacht Cup between the fleet at 56 knots! This enabled us to follow both Classes in the race perfectly and I also benefitted from Colin’s superb knowledge of the Solent and the tricky tides. Read More
Superyacht ICAP Leopard back in action
Monday, 30 July 2012Mike Slade’s Supermaxi ICAP Leopard has returned to competitive racing after a substantial refit, including a new super-light composite interior design, conceived by styling specialists, Design Unlimited. Taking line honours in the JP Morgan Round the Island Race, just 3 minutes shy of their own course record. Read More
J-class yacht Lionheart winner of historic Kings Hundred Guinea Cup
Monday, 30 July 2012The J-class yacht Lionheart has won the historic Kings Hundred Guinea Cup and came within a whisker of winning the Corinthian Kings Cup during the Solent regatta around the Isle of Wight. It was an exceptional performance for a yacht in her first racing season and a testimony to the years spent optimising Lionheart’s design by Andre. Read More
Day one at the first UK edition of the Superyacht Cup
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
The first ever UK edition of the Superyacht Cup regatta started yesterday from the famous Royal Yacht Squadron, organised by Informa Yacht Group. Yesterday’s light wind conditions certainly did not affect the huge excitement building around Cowes, The Solent and the South Coast of England. Read More
Difficult first day at J Class Solent Regatta
Friday, 20 July 2012
A difficult first day began with strong winds and a fierce outgoing tide facing the four yachts at the start of the Solent regatta. Ranger crossed the start line first, followed extremely closely by Velsheda and Lionheart, with Rainbow a few seconds behind. Lionheart and Rainbow crossed onto the North shore for the long beat into a strong wind. Read More
Magnificent day's racing for the Js
Friday, 20 July 2012
Thursday saw another magnificent day's racing for the Js. Race 2 got underway on the wind towards Lymington against the last of the flood tide in a 15 knot Westerly breeze. Ranger and Velsheda approached the leeward end of the line early and Ranger found herself trapped between the inner distance mark and the committee boat. Read More
The 2012 edition of Panerai British Classic Week
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
The 2012 edition of Panerai British Classic Week, an annual highlight of the global regatta calendar, saw a record entry of 83 yachts. Following a week a celebration and exciting competition, Jap claimed the regatta’s prestigious Panerai British Classic Week Racing Trophy and a beautiful Officine Panerai timepiece. Read More
Preview of the 2012 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Wednesday, 18 July 2012Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, organized by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, aspires to maintain the spirit of yesteryear. Mixing vessels from the past with those from the present is a key feature of their approach. It has proved highly successful, as participants throughout the fleet share a genuine camaraderie. Read More
Great final day to the 2012 Oyster Regatta
Monday, 16 July 2012
What a great final day to the 2012 Oyster Regatta in Cowes, a week short of sun but full of fine sailing, and with no clear overall winners as yet in either of the two classes, everything hung on this last, fourth race, with the discard the final decider. After the light breeze of the previous day the wind was up and the fleet was in for an exciting contest. Read More
Second day of racing in the Oyster Regatta in Cowes
Friday, 13 July 2012
With a forecast that lay to the light side of reality, in a rapidly building westerly the Oyster fleet named its choice of sails, white or downwind, and headed for the Royal Yacht Squadron start line on this second day of racing in the Oyster Regatta in Cowes. 18 Yachts, from the Oyster 41 to the Oyster 82, crossed the finish off Portsmouth’s Spit Sand Fort. Read More
Pendennis Cup round up: Superyacht Mariette wins 2012 cup
Friday, 13 July 2012
Following four days of racing and six days of shore-side events the conclusion from all guests and crew is that the Pendennis Cup provides one of the best social scenes and that Falmouth presents some of the most challenging racing conditions of any regatta in the world. Each day the 13-strong fleet dealt with varied conditions and challenges. Read More
The Solent stage for Oyster Regatta Cowes - 2012
Thursday, 12 July 2012
The Solent stage was set this Monday 9 July for the arrival of the Oyster fleet taking part in this great British yacht builder's 29th class regatta, hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron and based out of Cowes Yacht Haven. With four days of racing ahead, and it has to be admitted four days' of partying, this is after all a very convivial regatta. Read More
Cracking first day's racing in Oyster Regatta Cowes 2012
Thursday, 12 July 2012
In a summer that's trying to convince us to head to the Med there's a powerful counter. It's called the wind, and albeit with more than a few buckets of rain thrown in, it served the Oyster Cowes Regatta well with a cracking first day's racing. The lead boats slugged it out in fearsome competition. Read More
Friday's results in the Pendennis Cup 2012
Monday, 9 July 2012
Following work on the yachts during Thursday’s lay day, crews were up early to prepare for a third day of racing around the coast of Falmouth. The weather was uncooperative initially with very changeable light winds, leading to a delayed start. However the winds picked up and established a more constant 5-7knots NW. Read More
Both fleets still tight after day 2 of the Pendennis Cup
Friday, 6 July 2012
Day 1 saw challenging conditions for both fleets with 15-20 knot wind accompanied by choppy seas and low cloud. As Wednesday dawned the mist cleared but the difficulty now was to be much lighter winds. The start was delayed whilst the much lighter winds settled on a direction and picked up to a decent 10 knots gusting to 15. Read More
Exhilarating start to the 3rd Pendennis Cup
Thursday, 5 July 2012
After a closely fought battle in both classes the winners started to return to the Pendennis Point finish line just before 2:00pm. The full table of results has been posted online, with the winner in Class 2, The Pendennis Cup Class, named as Mariette of 1915. The winner in Class 3, The Little Dennis Classic Class, was Mikado. Read More
Exciting last day of superyacht racing in Falmouth
Monday, 2 July 2012
The last race of the Falmouth J Class Regatta took place in perfect sailing conditions; approximately 22 knots of wind and sunshine. The required results needed for each boat promised an exciting race as the regatta was Velsheda’s, with any result except a Ranger win. The start saw the four Js cross the line within seconds of each other. Read More
Close finish at third J Class racing day
Friday, 29 June 2012
The third race of the J Class Falmouth regatta started at twelve o’clock as scheduled, with the first weak rays of sunshine and patches of blue sky that anybody had seen all week. The race began with Lionheart, Velsheda and Ranger approaching the start line together. Rainbow started to windward, locking the others out. Read More
Thick fog and rain on second J Class racing day
Thursday, 28 June 2012
The second day of the J Class regatta started in very dull weather, with thick fog and light rain. However, spectators, crew, and owners alike were desperate to get out on the water and the race was scheduled to start at twelve as planned. The fog lifted slightly as twelve o’clock approached and the rain stopped. Read More
Thrilling first day of the UK J Class Regatta series
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Fog delayed the start of the first race of the UK J Class Regatta series 2012, postponing the 1200 start, positioned one mile south of Pendennis Point, by one hour. By twelve o clock, the sun was still struggling to break through but visibility had improved enough to get the UK regattas underway. Read More
Excitement is building for the 2012 Falmouth J-Class Regatta
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
All four yachts racing in the 2012 Falmouth J-Class regatta were out practising on Sunday. With a perfect 12 knots and sunny conditions the yachts were out for more than four hours practising starts. Ranger, Lionheart and Rainbow are all using new dark North 3Di sails while Velsheda is using 3Dl. Read More
Pendennis Cup fleet announced
Friday, 22 June 2012
The Pendennis Cup fleet has been confirmed at 13 yachts: Adela (55.5m), Athos (61.2m), Bare Necessities (24.8m), Bequia (27.6m), Breakaway (21.34m), Eleonora (49.5m), Firebrand (13.11m), Mariette (42m), Mariquita (38m), Mikado (12.5m), Tomahawk (14.8m), Unfurled (34m) and Velacarina (26m). Read More
The 2012 Westward Cup Prizegiving
Thursday, 21 June 2012
The 2012 Westward Cup Prizegiving, held in the Pavilion at the Royal Yacht Squadron on Saturday evening brought to an end some sublime days of racing and social events put on by the three organising clubs for this year’s invitational event, namely the Royal Yacht Squadron, the New York Yacht Club and the Yacht Club de Monaco. Read More
17th Edition of Rolex Swan Cup to take place in September
Thursday, 21 June 2012
The 17th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup takes place in Porto Cervo, Sardinia from 10-16 September directly following the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. This biennial meeting is always eagerly anticipated given its status as the most vaunted gathering of Nautor’s Swan yachts. Four classes of Swan yachts will participate at the event. Read More
Team Synergy/Heesen win the match race in the RC44 Austria Cup 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Heesen Yachts has announced that team Synergy/Heesen won first place in the match race (to stay on top of the season's rankings in that format) and sixth place in fleet racing at the RC44 – Austria Cup, which was held in Gmunden, Lake Traunsee from 30th May to 3rd June. The RC44 Austria Cup is the only leg of this circuit held on a Lake. Read More
Day three of the 2012 Westward Cup
Monday, 18 June 2012
Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita, the three Big Class yachts taking part in the 2nd running of the Westward Cup in Cowes this week, have faced four days of the best and worst that the British weather could throw at them. The owners and their guests have been enjoying this prestigious and unique invitational yachting event. Read More
Near Miss overall winner of the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup
Monday, 18 June 2012Franck Nöel’s TP52 Near Miss (SUI) has been confirmed as the overall winner of the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup. A big boat race was predicted ahead of the historic 60th edition of the race from Saint-Tropez to Sanremo. And so it proved. The 100-foot Maxi Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) smashed the four-year old race record by over three hours. Read More
Westward Cup day two race report
Friday, 15 June 2012
After a damp and windless Wednesday morning, the Race Officers at the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) took the decision to abandon racing for the three Big Class yachts vying for the Westward Cup this week in Cowes, Isle of Wight. However, the gloomy weather failed to dampen the spirits of owners and guests. Read More
Esimit Europa 2 smashes race record at Giraglia Rolex Cup
Friday, 15 June 2012
At 03:16.16 yesterday morning, Igor Simčič’s 100-foot Maxi Esimit Europa 2 crossed the finish line in Sanremo and claimed line honours at the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup, making short work of the circa 242-nautical mile course from Saint-Tropez. In the process, Esimit Europa 2 smashed the course record. Read More
170 Boats departed Saint-Tropez in 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup
Thursday, 14 June 2012
At 12:20 yesterday, a fleet of 170 boats from 18 countries departed Saint-Tropez to contest the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup. This historic 60th edition of the Mediterranean classic runs some 242-nautical miles to Sanremo, Italy via the Giraglia rock. Conditions pointed towards a big boat race with strong gusts. Read More
Day three of the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Three days of dramatic inshore competition concluded yesterday at the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup. Another exciting day’s racing unfolded with wind speeds reaching 35 knots as the fleet attacked a 26.4-nautical mile course, adjusted slightly for the smaller classes. Sir Peter Ogden’s 62-foot Mini Maxi Jethou was again the fastest boat on the water. Read More
Day one of the 2012 Westward Cup
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
The 2nd running of the Westward Cup commenced on the water yesterday at 1100hrs, bringing together the cream of the world’s Big Class yachts in a blaze of excitement and anticipation of some great racing in Solent waters for the owners and their guests. Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita also created a breathtaking sight for the spectators. Read More
All set for Audi Sardinia Cup
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
A fleet of TP52 and Soto 40 racing yachts representing six nations - Cayman Islands, France, Great Britain, Italy, Sweden and the USA - is ready for the start of racing in the Audi Sardinia Cup, scheduled to commence tomorrow in Porto Cervo at 12 midday. The biennial event is organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) since 1978. Read More
Day one and two of the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Under alluring blue skies in Saint-Tropez, the first of three days of inshore racing took place with the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup’s international fleet, in excess of a hundred yachts, divided into two groups. The larger boats, including the Maxi yachts, attacked a 31.9-nautical mile course, whilst the smaller classes had 26.4-nm challenge. Read More
Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012 – Les Voiles d’Antibes
Tuesday, 12 June 2012History, beauty, elegance, and fun in abundance, is how I would describe racing in Les Voiles de Antibes. I was privileged to have been invited to race with Nick Hill, Managing Director of Hill Robinson, onboard his beautiful yacht Dambuster. Dambuster was designed by Illingworth & Primrose, who also famously designed Sir Francis Chichester’s yacht, Gypsy Moth IV. Read More
MedAire partner with J Class Association for UK regattas
Friday, 1 June 2012The International SOS company MedAire has joined with the J Class Association to support this summer’s two major UK J Class events, providing a dedicated paramedic on the water for all race days. Although the J Class yachts are sailed by experienced crew, there is always the risk of a sail handling accident or equipment failure. Read More
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012 preview
Friday, 1 June 2012
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the highlight of the annual Mediterranean sailing calendar, will be held from 2-8 September 2012. The organisers, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the International Maxi Association, expect to attract a significant fleet of yachts all over 60 feet (18.29-metres) to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, for this 23rd edition. Read More
The eleventh Southern Wind Shipyard Trophy to start in 3 days
Friday, 1 June 2012
The eleventh biannual Southern Wind Shipyard Trophy, raced within the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda of Porto Cervo and Boat International Media, will begin in just 3 days. Five days of challenging coastal races in the spectacular setting of the La Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia. Read More
Historic trophies donated to J Class Association
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Following discussions with the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, two more important, historic trophies have been secured for presentation to the winners of the J Class Solent Regatta, in addition to the Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s “Queen’s Cup”, the The Corinthian King’s Cup and the King’s Hundred Guinea Cup. Read More
Rolex Volcano Race concluded in true Caprese style
Wednesday, 30 May 2012The second edition of the Rolex Volcano Race concluded in true Caprese style as fifteen international crews toasted a week’s enthralling sailing during the Rolex party and prizegiving at La Canzone del Mare on Friday 25 May. A combination of envious views of Capri’s Faraglioni rock formations and a famous venue once owned by Gracie Fields. Read More
Jethou overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race
Friday, 25 May 2012
Sir Peter Ogden’s 60-foot Mini Maxi Jethou is the overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race. Jethou was the third boat to finish the Leg Two of the offshore race which concluded yesterday evening following a 300-nautical mile round trip from Capri through the Aeolian Islands. She ousted two titans of the water Nilaya and Y3K. Read More
Supermaxi Nilaya claims line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Filip Balcaen’s 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya has claimed line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race following an enthralling Leg Two of the offshore race. Nilaya was the first boat to complete the 300-nautical mile course, arriving to a glorious sunset in Capri, after a challenging voyage through the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Read More
Uncharacteristic conditions in Rolex Volcano Race’s final act
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Capri’s Marina Piccola was the setting for the start of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race’s final act which commenced yesterday at 18:00 CEST as the event’s 15-strong Maxi fleet departed for a 300-nautical mile roundtrip through the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Conditions were uncharacteristic for the region at this time of year. Read More
Swan 80 Berenice Bis claims Leg One of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Marco Rodolfi’s Swan 80 Berenice Bis (ITA) claimed Leg One of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race which ran some 100-nautical miles from Gaeta, in southern Italy, to the island of Capri. Berenice Bis was the fifth boat to cross the finishing line in Capri, arriving at 03:53.04 CEST yesterday and in the process ousting two Mini Maxis. Read More
Mini Maxi Jethou wins windward/leeward race at Rolex Volcano Race
Monday, 21 May 2012
Sir Peter Ogden’s 60-ft Mini Maxi Jethou (GBR) won today’s windward/leeward race at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race, held in Gaeta, Italy. Fourteen of the 19 entered Maxi yachts contested the race which marked the first segment of this year’s event. Jethou triumphed on handicap having finished second on the water to Y3K. Read More
Sailing superyacht owners invited to the 2012 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
Thursday, 26 April 2012
A superyacht division will again be part of Australia's premier keelboat event, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week from August 17 to 25. This will be the 29th staging of the regatta, which is sailed on the tropical, island-laced waters of the Whitsunday region off the coast of Queensland. Hamilton Island sits as the centrepiece of the Whitsundays. Read More
Revised attendance at UK J-Class Regatta's
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Shortly after the end of the St Barths Regatta, Hanuman, who had come last of the four Js by the smallest of margins, was withdrawn from the 2012 UK events programme; a big disappointment to all those looking forward to seeing her in UK waters. Endeavour has also announced that the owner has business elsewhere and cannot attend. Read More
Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie to race on Eleonora E
Monday, 23 April 2012
It has been confirmed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, title sponsor of the Round the Island Race and title sponsor of triple Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE, that Ben's final public racing appearance prior to his bid for a fourth Gold medal in his Finn, will be on board the Big Class yacht Eleonora E, a schooner with some impressive statistics. Read More
Les Voiles de St. Barth: 2013 dates announced
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
For the third consecutive year, the island of St. Barth, in the French West Indies, provided an exceptional week of racing. It seems the consensus of the 700+ sailors racing there that in just three editions, Les Voiles de St. Barth has become a must-do event. Organizers have announced the dates for the fourth edition: April 8 – 13, 2013. Read More
Wally Class confirms 2012 racing calendar
Friday, 13 April 2012
The Wally Class, the largest fleet of performance yachts over 24 metres, has confirmed the final racing calendar for the 2012 season, taking in five of the world’s most important regattas in the Mediterranean’s most glamorous locations. In addition to this calendar, Wallys also race in other renowned regattas against yachts of other types. Read More
Team Synergy/Heesen takes first and third place at Cascais Cup
Friday, 13 April 2012
Heesen Yachts is thrilled to announce that team Synergy/Heesen won first place in the match race and third place overall at the RC44 – Cascais Cup, that was just held in Cascais. Fifteen teams raced over five days in a range of differing weather conditions from a potentially boat-breaking situation with gusts of 28 knots, to light breezes and sun. Read More
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club gearing up for Rolex China Sea Race
Wednesday, 4 April 2012Activity at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is gearing up for Asia’s premier Category 1 Offshore race, set to begin tomorrow, April 4th, with 26 competitors on the start line. The diverse fleet ranges from the sole participating Maxi, Geoff Hill’s Genuine Risk, to the many 50 and 40-footers competing for the China Sea Race Trophy on corrected time. Read More
Videos of last week's St Barths Bucket
Friday, 30 March 2012
A fleet of the world’s best high performance yachts gathered in the Caribbean this spring for the 17th edition of the St Barths Bucket. Held between the 22 and 25 March in St Barths’ Gustavia Harbor, the famous regatta attracted a wide selection of sailing superyacht owners and their yachts, eager to embark on a week of pure fun. Read More
The Giraglia Rolex Cup 2012
Friday, 23 March 2012
The Giraglia Rolex Cup is one of the most popular yachting events in the Mediterranean and has been a tradition for European sailors close to 60 years. The event is a pageant of sailing and runs over a full week each year in mid-June. 2012 marks the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup, an event that came to life in 1953. Read More
Historic day for J Class yachts in St Barths
Friday, 23 March 2012For the first time, J Class yachts; Endeavour, Hanuman, Ranger and Velsheda, lined up and raced against each other as part of the St Barths Bucket Regatta held this week. Fresh from the mammoth two year refit at Yachting Developments yard in New Zealand, Endeavour showed the fleet her pedigree with an impressive first race win. Read More
10 Perini Navi yachts set to sail in the St. Barth’s Bucket Regatta 2012
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Forty-seven yachts will make up the fleet of this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta, an international regatta that draws yachts and designers from all over the world to the Caribbean, for a fun yet competitive regatta where safety is held supreme. Ten participating superyachts were built by Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi. Read More
Line-up confirmed for the Westward Cup 2012: Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) has confirmed the line-up of participating yachts racing in the second Westward Cup regatta, taking place between the 11th and the 16th June 2012. The competing yachts are Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are Lulworth and Moonbeam IV. Read More
China commits to Extreme Sailing Series in new 3 year deal
Friday, 9 March 2012
China commits to Extreme Sailing Series in new 3 year deal. At an official signing ceremony last week hosted by Ms Zang Aimin, Vice President of Qingdao Major International Sailing Events Organizing Committee & Executive Vice President of Olympic Sailing City Development Association, Qingdao signed a new host venue agreement. Read More
The Pendennis Cup website gets a refit
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
The Pendennis Cup Website has been given a facelift. A new 'Resources' section has been added which will provide easy access to race schedules, accommodation information, photos, application forms etc. Alongside this, a 'News' area will contain up to date press releases on all aspects of the Cup, including daily reports. Read More
Omani double at home kicks off closest ever start to Extreme Sailing Series
Monday, 5 March 2012
Massive Omani celebrations at The Wave, Muscat as Oman Air and The Wave score a one-two, squeezing out the French team who had finished every day but the last on top. It proved to be a thrilling opening Act to the season and, after five years of Extreme Sailing Series, there is a feeling that 2012 is going to be one of the closest yet. Read More
Sailing charity selected as official partner for Cowes Superyacht Cup
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Cancer respite and sailing charity, Sail 4 Cancer, has been selected as Official Charity for the Superyacht Cup regatta at Cowes from 22 to 25 July this year. Organised in association with the Royal Yacht Squadron, the prestigious Superyacht Cup Cowes, will take place over three days and include sailing in the waters of the Solent. Read More
Video of the NZ Millennium Cup 2012
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
After three days of racing, 33.8 metre Silvertip, built by Yachting Developments, has been declared the winner of the NZ Millennium Cup 2012. Also competing for the title were 32 metre Eclipse, 48.5 metre Georgia, 44 metre Imagine B and 39.6 metre Janice of Wyoming, all built by Alloy Yachts. Read More
Heesen's Team Synergy wìnd third place at the RC44 Puerto Calero Cup
Friday, 24 February 2012
Heesen Yachts has announced that Team Synergy won third place in the match races at the RC44 – Puerto Calero Cup, held in Lanzarote (Canary Islands) from February 8 to 12. Fourteen teams returned to Puerto Calero to start the 2012 RC44 Championship Tour, three months after the final of the RC44 World Championships. Read More
J Class Association announces official rib partner
Friday, 24 February 2012
The J Class Association has announced that Solent Rib Charter (SRC) has been chosen as the official Rib partner for this summer’s regattas. Having one official partner organisation will allow closer communication between the JCA and spectator Ribs, leading to safer on the water operations and better viewing for spectators. Read More
Extreme Sailing Series team line-ups confirmed
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
With less than two weeks to go until the Extreme Sailing Series in Muscat, Oman, the Act 1 team line-ups have been confirmed, revealing a stellar cast of top professional sailors. Following the final event of 2011 in Singapore last December, the team managers and skippers have spent the last two months securing the best crews possible. Read More
Almost full entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes
Tuesday, 21 February 2012Organisers of the Superyacht Cup are preparing for one of their biggest years in 2012 as the entry lists for the popular Palma regatta and the brand new Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK have surged over the last two months. Currently over 21 superyachts have registered for the special edition of the Superyacht Cup in Cowes, UK from 22-25 July 2012. Read More
Superyacht ICAP Leopard to defend title in Cowes
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
The property developer and internationally renowned yachtsman Mike Slade is returning to Cowes to compete in the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, Britain's favourite yacht race, with his 100ft Super Maxi ICAP Leopard and in defence of his most recent and the current monohull record set in 2008 at a time of 3.53.05. Read More
2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup won by superyacht Silvertip
Monday, 20 February 2012The 2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta held in Auckland is being heralded as a great success. The three day regatta proved a true spectacle with Superyachts sailing close in shore giving local residents and office workers of downtown Auckland an appreciation of Superyacht sailing. Silvertip took home the cup. Read More
Exceptional interest in Dahm International’s Jubilee Regatta
Friday, 10 February 2012
This year Monaco based yacht brokerage firm Dahm International will celebrate the 25th edition of their exclusive sailing event, Club Yachting Life Rally. This year the event will be held around the Balaeric Island Menora from 7 to 10th June. While the official invitations have yet to be sent out, Dahm reports that already 14 yachts have applied for registration. Read More
Heesen Yachts main sponsor of the Synergy team
Monday, 6 February 2012
Heesen Yachts has today announced their main sponsorship of the Synergy team for the 2012 RC44 Championship. With a mix of amateurs and professionals in the crew line-up, the class attracts some of the world’s leading business minds as their owner-drivers along with many of the world’s top international sailors. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons sponsors the St Barths Bucket
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
A fleet of the world’s best high performance yachts is set to gather in the Caribbean this spring for the 17th edition of the St Barths Bucket – the celebrated annual regatta for large sailing yachts. Held between the 22 and 25 March in St Barths’ Gustavia Harbor, the famous regatta will attract a wide selection of sailing superyacht owners and their yachts. Read More
America's Cup names BWA Yachting as operational partner
Tuesday, 31 January 2012The America's Cup and BWA Yachting have announce yesterday that BWA Yachting has been named as an Operational Partner of the America's Cup Superyacht Program. BWA Yachting will partner with the America's Cup to promote and sell bespoke packages to the superyacht community allowing superyacht owners, guests and charterers to be a part of the America's Cup. Read More
Another top lineup in Muscat to kick off the 6th Extreme Sailing Series
Monday, 23 January 2012
With the sixth edition of the Extreme Sailing Series kicking off in just five weeks in Muscat, Oman, a top quality team lineup has been announced from the Dusseldorf Boat Show where Marinepool, official clothing partner to the Series, unveiled their very cool new range of merchandise. Seven of the teams on the start line in Muscat are returning teams. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2012 promises best-ever edition
Monday, 23 January 2012
The Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is just three years young and scheduled for its third annual running this April 2-7. Held on the fashionable French island in the northeastern Caribbean, the regatta continues to show signs of healthy growth and popularity with a roster that promises not only to expand by almost a third over last years 47 entrants. Read More
Less than one month to go for the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup
Thursday, 19 January 2012
With less than a month to go, excitement is building for the Millennium Cup to kick off. The event, held from 15-18 February 2012 is set to become the premier Superyacht regatta of the South Pacific. A mix of harbour and passage races in the Hauraki Gulf will make the most of the spectacular yachting environs. Read More
Cardiff wins bid to host UK round of Extreme Sailing Series
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
The UK round of the award-winning Extreme Sailing Series™ now in its sixth year will be staged in Cardiff the capital of Wales between the 24-27 August, 2012. In a three-year deal, Cardiff won the bid to host the UK event of this global sailing circuit that is only one of four events with ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Special Event status. Read More
The Westward Cup 2012 confirmed
Thursday, 5 January 2012The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) has confirmed that it has extended invitations to eight of the most beautiful Big Class yachts in the world to come and grace the shores of the Solent and race in the second edition of the Westward Cup regatta, taking place 11-16 June 2012. The RYS will run the racing along the successful lines of 2010. Read More
Yachting Developments become Platinum Sponsor of 2012 NZ Millennium Cup
Monday, 2 January 2012
Renowned superyacht builder and refit specialist, Yachting Developments, has committed to a 3-year partnership with the NZ Millennium Cup as a Platinum Sponsor. The major sponsorship will begin with the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, which will be held on the sparkling waters of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf on February 16-18. Read More
Growing entry list for Superyacht Cup 2012
Friday, 16 December 2011
Organisers of the Superyacht Cup are preparing for one of their biggest years in 2012 as the entry lists for the popular Palma regatta and the brand new Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK have surged over the last two months. Currently over 20 superyachts have registered for the special edition of the Superyacht Cup in Cowes. Read More
Sailing superyacht owners invited to the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
Thursday, 15 December 2011The organisation of the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 is inviting sailing superyacht owners to experience the unique on-water and party pleasures that have propelled Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to a point where it is ranked amongst the world’s best regattas. The Superyacht Division will be a key element in the 2012 series. Read More
Team line-ups confirmed for 2011 Extreme Sailing Series final showdown
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
The 2012 Extreme Sailing Series™ global circuit will be announced on Tuesday, 13th December, just two days after the final Act of 2011 in Singapore and coinciding with the opening day of the World Yacht Racing Forum in Estoril, Portugal. The worldwide circuit will once again span several continents as it goes in to its sixth year. Read More
Two Wally yachts to race in 2011 transatlantic challenge
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Two Wally Maxi Yachts are en route from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Virgin Gorda as part of the 2011 Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Regatta. Indio is vying for the lead among the six single-masted 'sloops’. Indio and the other Wally, Kenora, should complete this demanding 2,700 mile journey in around 10 days, depending on the conditions. Read More
The Pendennis Cup 2012 announces first entries
Monday, 28 November 2011
7th July 2012 will see the return of the Pendennis Cup to Cornwall. Organised by Pendennis Shipyard every two years the regatta entices an impressive range of superyachts to the waters of Falmouth Bay. To date next year’s growing fleet includes 14 classic and modern sailing yachts totaling a remarkable 450 metres. Read More
Record fleet expected at 25th Anniversary Phuket King's Cup Regatta
Friday, 18 November 2011
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, welcoming a record fleet of boats and over 1,000 sailors from around the world to compete in Asia's largest regatta from 3 December to 10 December at Kata Beach. With strong representation from ASEAN, more than 35 nationalities will participate. Read More
Cesme Marina hosts new Aegean yachting event
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Last month Cesme Marina in Izmir, Turkey, hosted the first Aegean Link Cup. The event was born from a collaboration between Kemal Saatcioglu, General Manager at Cesme Marina, and the yacht clubs of neighbouring Greek Islands. The inaugural event was a success with twenty eight yachts taking part.Read More
Superyachts to be part of the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012
Monday, 17 October 2011
The Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 was hailed as the most successful and satisfying in the event’s spectacular 28-year history, and superyachts will again be part of the scene in 2012. The fleet comprised 195 racing yachts, ranging from small cruisers to record-breaking supermaxis, and some impressive superyachts. Read More
Avel crowned winner of Rolex Trophy at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez
Monday, 3 October 2011
It seems the summer may never end in St Tropez this year. For more than one week straight, unseasonably hot weather has dominated the region, caused by a high pressure system that seemingly stalled over the northern Mediterranean. It was a week of hot sunny days and little breeze, unusual in its duration. Read More
Dates announced for 25th Club Yachting Life Rally
Friday, 30 September 2011Monaco-based Dahm International will celebrate the 25th edition of their traditional annual sailing event, the exclusive Club Yachting Life Rally, from 7 to 10 June 2012 with friends and clients around Menorca. Dahm International's Club Yachting Life Cruising Rally is the only sailing event sponsored and organised by a superyacht broker. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez celebrates 30 years
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
The sailing calendar for classic yachts in the Mediterranean includes stops in idyllic ports including Antibes, Monaco, and Cannes. But it is the finale in St Tropez that is the not-to-be-missed conclusion for classic and modern yachts alike. This year Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez marks the 30th running of this prestigious event. Read More
Two Superyacht Cup events in 2012
Monday, 26 September 2011Organisers of the Superyacht Cup regattas have confirmed dates for the two editions of the popular regatta they will host next year including the first ever Superyacht Cup in Cowes, UK. The 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma will take place in the traditional venue of Palma, Mallorca from 20-23 June, 2012. Read More
An early start and finish at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Thursday, 8 September 2011
A sharp start was the order of the day in Porto Cervo at the 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. After yesterday’s Mistral-inspired abandonment, this morning’s racing commenced at a prompt 10:30 CEST. With wind speeds predicted to rise dramatically across the day, Principal Race Officer Peter Craig warned: “It is an early start, or no start.” Read More
Superyacht Maltese Falcon victorious at the Perini Navi Cup 2011
Monday, 5 September 2011
Light and unstable winds led to racing being abandoned on the final day of the Perini Navi Cup 2011. Participants had been looking forward to the final duel between the top three yachts which were separated by just one point, however the final classification remained unvaried from yesterday with Maltese Falcon taking overall victory. Read More
Eagerly-anticipated 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup starts tuesday
Monday, 5 September 2011
Tuesday marks the start of racing at the eagerly-anticipated 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. A typically extravagant week is in store: the 47-strong multinational fleet present at this year’s regatta is the second largest in the event’s history. These multifarious crews arrive on the back of some starkly contrasting seasons. Read More
Wind gods smile on superyacht Panthalassa in day 2 of Perini Cup
Sunday, 4 September 2011
The 56-metre Panthalassa claimed victory on saturday in the second race of the Perini Navi Cup 2011 and now sits in third place overall behind Parsifal III in second place and The Maltese Falcon in first. Organized by the Yacht Costa Smeralda from 1st to 4th September, the event sees 13 spectacular Perini Navi sailing yachts. Read More
Exciting first day of the Perini Navi Cup
Saturday, 3 September 2011
An exciting first day of the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup came to a close with the Maltese Falcon leading the overall classification. The regatta, which sees the spectacular fleet of sailing yachts from the Perini Navi shipyard race off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, is organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Read More
Photo Gallery: Perini Navi Cup 2011 Day 1
Friday, 2 September 2011
Yesterday a fleet of super sailing yachts arrived in the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda for the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup and today was the first race day of the amazing sailing event. Although the weather forecasts weren't good for today, it turned out to be a great first race day. I sailed on the red-hulled 45 metre sloop rigged Helios. Read More
Scene is set for the start of fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup
Thursday, 1 September 2011
The scene is set for the start of fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup taking place in Porto Cervo. Eighteen Perini Navi sailing yachts have gathered in Porto Cervo for the event which is open only to yachts built by the renowned Viareggio shipyard. The regatta combines spectacular sailing with an exclusive rendezvous for the owners. Read More
Newport Bucket Regatta cancelled because of Hurricane Irene
Thursday, 25 August 2011On Wednesday evening the Captains of the yachts participating in the Newport Bucket Regatta met with event director Peter Craig and bucket director Hank Halsted. It was the consensus (among all nine boat captains represented) that Irene’s very real threat has made a no-race decision on Saturday the only choice. Transitioning from race mode to storm mode for superyachts is extremely time-consuming. Read More
Fourth edition of Perini Navi Cup to start next week
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
The Perini Navi Group is ready to begin the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup. The competition, open only to yachts from the Perini Navi fleet, will take place against the wonderful backdrop of Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The 2011 edition of the Perini Navi Cup will see 19 yachts participating in three days of racing to win the Perini Navi Trophy. Read More
Live coverage of the Perini Navi Cup 2011 on SYT
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
On the 1st of September one of the world’s most exciting and exclusive yachting events is set to take place at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, the Perini Navi Cup 2011. Following editions in 2004, 2006 and 2009, this will be the 4th Perini Navi Cup and promises to be more spectacular than ever with an additional day of sailing. Read More
Newport Bucket Regatta to feature WWII airshow for the public
Thursday, 11 August 2011
A vintage WWII Airshow featuring the Texas Flying Legends will follow racing at the ninth annual Newport Bucket Regatta on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28. From 4:30 to 5 p.m. on each of those days, the Coast Guard will literally stop boat traffic off Fort Adams and Castle Hill as the public enjoys the spectacle. Read More
The bold and the beautiful at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Friday, 5 August 2011Come early September and as the height of the Mediterranean summer season passes with the grace of a fading sunset, the eyes of the sailing world will be focused firmly on one stand-out attraction: the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. This annual meeting of the bold and the beautiful, elegance and finesse, takes place in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Read More
Amartech and Puma Racing team up for Volvo Ocean Race
Wednesday, 3 August 2011Amartech has announced they are part of the Volvo Ocean Race 2010 - 2011, being Official Drive Unit Supplying Sponsor of Puma Ocean Racing. Puma's Mar Mostro is equipped with the Amartech Retractable Propulsion Solution (RPS). Read More
Fraser Yachts operational partner of America’s Cup superyacht program
Wednesday, 20 July 2011Fraser Yachts has been appointed as one of the operational partners for the 34th America’s Cup superyacht program. As operational partner, Fraser Yachts will connect superyacht owners and charterers to opportunities with the America’s Cup World Series and the 34th America’s Cup held in San Francisco in 2013. Read More
Superyacht Firefly's debut at SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
The stunning classically lined racing yacht Firefly, recently launched in Amsterdam and the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs, made her racing debut at the latest SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca and received many positive reactions from press, visitors and other participants. Read More
Superyacht Nilaya wins Superyacht Cup
Friday, 15 July 2011
This year's Superyacht Cup has been won by Nilaya, the Baltic 112’ designed by Nauta and Reichel Pugh. Nilaya, at her very first début in a regatta after her launch last year, achieved an impressive 1st, 2nd and 6th in the three races. Now in its 15th year, the ever-popular Superyacht Cup is the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe. Read More
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the veritable highlight of the Mediterranean sailing calendar, will take place from 5-10 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Open to yachts over 18.29-metres (60-feet), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup pits together the largest, finest and most technologically-advanced monohull yachts in direct competition. Read More
Thrilling finish to the Newport Regatta
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
The J Class Newport Regatta finished on Sunday 19th June with a thrilling final race, a wonderful tactical exhibition that showcased the very best of the J Class yachts and the very best of sailing. Thousands of spectators gathered at Fort Adams, and the headlands around Newport Bay, as Ranger won four races to Velsheda’s one. Read More
Superyachts Athos and Firefly prepare for first Regatta
Thursday, 23 June 2011
The 62m double-masted schooner Athos, designed by Andre Hoek, will compete in its first ever regatta at the 2011 Superyacht Cup today. Launched in 2010 in Holland, Athos is the world’s largest privately owned double-masted schooner measuring a total 62m/203ft including a 62m carbon fibre main mast and 23.5m carbon fibre boom. Read More
Club Yachting Life Rally 2011 in Ibiza
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Earlier this month I participated in the Club Yachting Life Rally in Ibizia; a spectacular sailing event organised by superyacht broker Dahm International . 14 Sailing yachts, including eight superyachts with a length up to 42 metres, took part in the 24th edition of the Club Yachting Life Rally. The newly opened Marina Ibiza was the home base. Read More
Day four Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Harry Macklowe’s Unfurled and Irvine Laidlaw’s Highland Fling XI have been crowned the winners of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 in Porto Cervo. With strong winds forcing the final race day to be cancelled, Unfurled’s 1st and 2nd places from previous days earned victory in the Cruising Division by one point. Read More
Day two of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011
Friday, 10 June 2011There was some relief and no argument with principal race officer Peter Craig’s decision to cancel racing on day two of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 in Porto Cervo.The forecast for strong winds proved correct, and many sailors shared the race committee’s view that it would have been dangerous to send out these 27. Read More
Hodgdon Yachts announces Shipyard Cup 2011
Friday, 10 June 2011
The staging of the 2011 Shipyard Cup 12-14 August is on schedule. The “Big Boat Racing" is back in Maine. “We are very pleased with the interest thus far of 11-12 boats this year” said event chairman Ed Roberts - Hodgdon Yachts Sales and Marketing director – Main Sponsor of the event. “We expect to host nearly 250 owners. Read More
Day 1 of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Yesterday, day 1 of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 in Porto Cervo, tested the 27 crew and their yachts to their limits, and beyond in some cases. Broken sails and halyard strops meant a busy evening for some crew as they worked to have their yachts ready for today's race, but the sailors relished the challenge of the conditions all the same. Read More
Day two of the Dubois Cup 2011
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
A day of showers and fickle breezes left racers frustrated in Porto Cervo in Sardinia, Italy as conditions forced the cancellation of the first race of the 2011 Dubois Cup. A strong fleet of eight superyachts and numerous spectator craft assembled for the 13.00 start on Sunday, which was initially postponed. Read More
The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 begins tomorrow
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Twenty-seven of the most spectacular sailing yachts on the water are today berthed in Porto Cervo, eagerly anticipating the first day of racing at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011.Edoardo Recchi, Sports Director at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda comments: 'We are very happy to have twenty-seven superyachts racing'. Read More
Stage set for Dubois Cup 2011 superyachting regatta
Monday, 6 June 2011
In the matchless surroundings of "the best yacht club in the world" the stage is set for a classic superyachting event. The regatta village at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is buzzing, the yachts have assembled, and registration is under way. The intricate coastline around Port Cervo is a favourite among racing skippers, for its dramatic scenery. Read More
Club Yachting Life rally commences tomorrow
Wednesday, 1 June 2011Tomorrow, the 24th Club Yachting Life sailing rally by Dahm International will commence on the beautiful island of Ibiza. Our managing director Merijn de Waard will be there to participate in all the lively action. The event will run from the 2nd till the 5th of June, and according to the owners’ wishes, will include a racing day with two classes. The captains and crews who are the fastest to sail from Ibiza to Formentera and back will be honoured with attractive prizes. Read More
2011 Superyacht Cup welcomes strong industry support
Thursday, 5 May 2011
The ever-popular Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma, which runs from 22-25 June 2011 and celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, has once again attracted valuable support and sponsorship from many leading superyacht industry companies who contribute significantly to the success of the event. Sponsors include the Rolling Stock Group. Read More
Update on Dahm's Club Yachting Life Cruising Rally 2011
Thursday, 21 April 2011
The annual Dahm International superyacht sailing event Club Yachting Life Rally will take place from 2nd to 5th June 2011 around Ibiza & Formentera in cooperation with the new Marina Ibiza. This will be the 24th edition of the event initiated and held by Dahm. Relaxed cruising will be accompanied by a racing leg as well as an extensive evening programme. Read More
The 4th edition of the Perini Navi Cup
Monday, 11 April 2011The Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup, a regatta dedicated exclusively to sailing yachts built by Perini Navi, will be held from September 1 - 4 in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. This year’s edition will differ from previous editions held in 2004, 2006 and 2009 in that there will be an extra day of racing. Read More
Dubois Cup 2011 includes Yacht Carbon Offset
Wednesday, 16 March 2011The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo. Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, including an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Read More
Palma De Mallorca gears up for 2011 Super Yacht Cup with new entries
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Preparations are well underway for the 2011 Superyacht Cup regatta from 22-25 June in Palma. So far, 16 yachts have registered for the event including five brand new entries that have never competed in the event before. Space at the Muelle Viejo only allows for a maximum of 20-22 entries. Jongert Scorpione dei Mar will be back. Read More
Zefira to sail in the years first Superyacht Regatta
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Known by many as the ‘yachting capital of the Caribbean,’ the BVI Superyacht Regatta is the perfect setting for a unique gathering of some of the world’s finest sailing superyachts.It will be Zefira's debut regatta after her launch in New Zealand last year. Zefira's experienced owners are looking forward to sailing in the fleet of 12 superyachts. Read More
The 2011 Dubois Cup in Porto Cervo for charity
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
The Dubois Cup will take place this year on June 4th, 5th and 6th and is once again hosted by and organized in conjunction with the YCCS in Porto Cervo. This exciting regatta brings together many Dubois-designed yachts, owners, crew, industry associates and media alike. The event immediately precedes the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. Read More
Les Voiles de St. Barth, one month to go
Friday, 4 March 2011
An enthusiastic Ken Read (Newport, R.I.) got the 2011 sailing season off to a resounding start on board the new Maxi Yacht Rambler 100 in the Caribbean 600. The American skipper, who leads the Puma Ocean Racing project, has just won the event, leaving his rival Leopard 3 a long way behind and in so doing also grabbing the race record. Read More
Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: A clash between giants Leopard 3 and Rambler 100
Thursday, 24 February 2011Registrations are going well for the second edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth (4 - 9 April 2011), with 40 boats having signed up in the five categories competing (Super Maxi, Classic, Racing, Racing-Cruising, and Racing-Multihull). Moreover, the impending top-level battle between the two Super Maxis Leopard 3 and Rambler 100 is sure to turn some heads and bring an extremely high standard of racing to this major Caribbean yachting event. Read More
Video: The 2011 Antigua Superyacht Challenge
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Off the shores of Antigua’s rugged coast, under perfect sailing conditions, the three day 2011 Antigua Superyacht challenge took place. This friendly challenge was enjoyed by all those present and included superyachts: Marie, Marama, Nefertiti and This is us. Thanks to perfect sailing conditions, these superyachts. Read More
J Class regatta announced for July 2012
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
David Pitman, Secretary of the J Class Association announced that the first event in the J Class Global Calendar of events will be staged in Newport, RI. Racing in the famous waters of the America’s Cup, the J Class will use this regatta to kick off a four regatta programme culminating in a race around the Isle of Wight in July of 2012. Read More
Dates announced for the 24th annual Club Yachting Life Rally
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Dahm International is delighted to announce its 24th annual “Club Yachting Life Rally” (CYLR ) from 2nd to 5th June 2011 in cooperation with Marina Ibiza in the clear waters and beautiful landscapes of the Balearic Islands Ibiza and Formentera. The cruising rally is the only sailing event sponsored and organised by a superyacht broker. Read More
CNI yachts attending the St Barth's Bucket
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Names of the yachts entered in to the St Barth's Bucket were released at the end of November. Attending CNI yachts are the 58m (190'5) Ethereal from Royal Huisman, the 56m (184') Panthalassa from Perini Navi, the 54m (177') Parsifal III and the 45m (148'7) Helios, also from Perini Navi, and the 35m (114'8) Sojana from Green Marine. Read More
Oyster Jubilee Regatta - Sardinia 2010
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Without doubt, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) was the perfect venue for the Oyster Jubilee Regatta, the 25th event in the Oyster Regatta series. Thirty stunning examples of the Oyster range took centre stage in this glamorous marina, on the magical island of Sardinia for five days from 21st to 25th September 2010. Read More
Altair shines at Les Voiles de St Tropez 2010
Friday, 8 October 2010
Altair proves she is still a force to be reckoned with on the classic yacht racing circuit. Despite having not raced for 2 years and dashing back from her extended summer cruise in Greece and Croatia, Altair put in a very solid performance at this year’s Les Voiles de St Tropez regatta, scoring two second places a first and a third. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 5: Luck of the draw
Monday, 4 October 2010
A fitting finale for the last day of racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez as the wind gods delivered 15 knots of breeze from the southeast. All divisions went off on time, with the Moderns off starting at 11am, followed by the Tradition divisions at 12 noon. These latter were sent on a 14 nautical mile course out of the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 4: Back to the roots
Friday, 1 October 2010
Back in the early 1980s, a competition was born in a bar between two amiable sailors. On a fall day in 1981, skipper Jean Laurain had stopped in St Tropez after extended cruising in the Med. There, Laurain met Dick Jayson who was cruising on his Swan 44. After talking about the merits of their boats, soon a race was on. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3: Conditions worth the wait
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Another day in Saint-Tropez that required patience from competitors and the race committee alike. At the scheduled 11am start time for the Modern fleet, the breeze was unsettled and would take a delay of nearly two hours to get racing underway. The Moderns and Wally classes finally found breeze further offshore where they eventually started. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2010 Day 2: A gentle breeze for the classics
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Though generous earlier in the day for the Modern class with about 6-8 knots, the wind was not cooperative by midday for the first start for the Tradition class yachts, dropping to 2-3 knots on the Golfe de St Tropez. The Modern class boats were sent further off the coast where they found quite favorable conditions with 8-10 knots. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2010 kicks off
Monday, 27 September 2010
The grande finale of the yachting season – certainly for the classic yachts that all summer-long prowl the Mediterranean in search of competition and camaraderie – began today. Close to 300 yachts filled the Vieux Port and nearby marinas for the weeklong Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, a ‘don’t miss’ stop on the yachting circuit. Read More
Countdown to Oyster jubilee Regatta
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Oyster’s Jubilee Regatta, the 25th in the Oyster Regatta series, starts in Sardinia on Tuesday 21st September. Hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, owners, guests and crew from a fantastic fleet of Oysters can look forward to a programme of five days of parties and social events combined with four days of racing. Read More
Superyacht Christopher due to race at St Barths Bucket
Monday, 6 September 2010
Following a smooth and efficient build, construction Christopher is nearing completion and with the launch due this winter Christopher will be ready to race in the St Barths Bucket in March 2011. As her first public event the yacht is sure to make a stunning spectacle as she competes alongside almost 40 superyachts. Read More
Bella Pita comes first at 8th running of the Shipyard Cup
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Bella Pita (75' Bill Tripp design) earned her way to the top spot during a spectacular weekend in the Boothbay Region of Maine during the 8th running of the Shipyard Cup. After the downturn caused organizers to postpone last year's event, the Shipyard Cup came back this year in grand style. Read More
Strong winds on day 3 of the Pendennis Cup
Friday, 13 August 2010
After the first 2 days of racing the yachts were determined to use the strong winds to their full advantage on day 3. On Wednesday all yachts had a day’s rest from sailing during which all boats underwent maintenance, including fixing Adela’s 1 tonne spinnaker which was split on Tuesday and repairing the damaged mainsail. Read More
Day 1 and day 2 of the Pendennis Cup
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
As the sea mist hung over the harbour, Day 1 of the Pendennis Cup began with a dramatic start in the Big Class as Adela, Mariquita, Mariette and Velacarina planned their approach to the start line. Mariquita was set flying with her working topsail and Mariette with the jackyard. With one minute to go all four yachts were approaching the line. Read More
The excitement builds before the Pendennis Cup 2010
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
It is now less than 1 week to go until Pendennis hosts the 2nd Pendennis Cup in Falmouth. Following the success of 2008 we have seven yachts confirmed with potentially more still interested. With over 200 crew visiting for the week’s racing and another 150 guests the event will provide plenty of excitement and entertainment. Read More
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2010
Friday, 30 July 2010
With an active racing season well underway, a fleet of top maxi yachts have committed to being in Porto Cervo to compete at the 2010 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. The event is a favourite gathering for these competitive and striking sailing craft, which will meet off Sardinia’s spectacular Costa Smeralda from 5 – 11 September. Read More
Tuiga wins the Westward Cup in Cowes
Monday, 19 July 2010
After celebrating her 100th anniversary in September 2009, Monaco’s 15 M IR maritime ambassador launched her new regatta season in style by winning the Westward Cup in Cowes. Organised from 5 to 10 July 2010, the Westward Cup 2010 was an initiative of Zbynek Zak to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the launch of the original Westward. Read More
SYT weekend photo special: The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010
Sunday, 27 June 2010As always, the wind conditions can be predictable or unpredictable and in the case of Superyacht Cup Day 2, they were both. Everyone bobbed around the committee boat, saying here we go again, with delay after delay and everyone expecting a simple puff of wind, just enough to fill the myriad of sails. Read More
The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010: Day 1
Friday, 25 June 2010
Day 1 of The Superyacht Cup Palma dawned clear, bright and ominously still. Nevertheless, the diverse fleet, which features this year many yachts familiar to superyacht racing fans, representing yacht builders worldwide, including Fitzroy’s Salperton IV, Royal Huisman Gliss, Wally Saudade, and of course, the unmistakable Maltese Falcon. Read More
Port Louis Marina will host the first Oyster Regatta in Grenada in April 2011
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Oyster has announced that the new Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina will host the first Oyster Regatta to be held in Grenada in April 2011. Planning for the regatta is already well under away, with Oyster's Liz Whitman working with the team at Port Louis Marina and the local Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada. Read More
Palma prepares for the 2010 edition of The Superyacht Cup
Monday, 14 June 2010The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010 is shaping up to be the best yet, with 20 yachts already confirmed for the three days racing and a full social programme of activities for every evening. The regatta, now in its 15th year, has the reputation of being as much fun off the water as on, and this year should be no exception. Read More
Club Yachting Life Rally 2010 Day 4: Sailing to Formentor
Monday, 14 June 2010
The last day, Monday, was an optional day to sail up to Formentor for those who had time and were still enjoying the beautiful weather and good life on Mallorca. Due to time restrictions four yachts, Fidelitas, Inspiration, Danubio III and Ameena, couldn’t join us to Formentor and before departing we said goodbye to them. Read More
Club Yachting Life Rally 2010: Day 3 Sailing to Port de Soller onboard S/Y Black Molly III
Friday, 4 June 2010
Sunday morning of the Club Yachting Life Rally was at leisure, so guests had time to explore the small village of Sant Elm, relax on the beach, swim in the clear blue water, or just read a book while sunbathing on their yacht. Broker Alexander Reinsch of dahm international, was our captain for the day on board Black Molly III. Read More
Record breakers line up for Sevenstar Challenge
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
94 days and counting: It’s 14 weeks until the start of the fully-crewed non-stop 1760nm Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race - organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and 22 yachts have confirmed their participation with a number focused on the opportunity of breaking both the fully-crewed race record set by Jonny Malbon. Read More
Club Yachting Life Rally 2010: Day 1 & 2 Sailing on Passe Partout
Monday, 31 May 2010Club Yachting Life was founded in 1987 by Herbert Dahm with the idea of promoting contact among owners and yachting enthusiasts in order to encourage the exchange of ideas and to enrich community life in sailing sports. A first regatta of the Club Yachting Life, in June 1988 from Palma to Cabrera. Read More
Superyacht cup Palma full dock
Wednesday, 12 May 2010Confirmation of three more yachts in the last few days brings the total entries for The Superyacht Cup 2010 to 19; the maximum number that can be berthed at The Superyacht Cup Village in the centre of the City. Additional yachts may take part in the event, but they will need to find a berth in the Port’s marinas or at STP boat yard. Read More
Falmouth to Falmouth Rum Race 2012
Monday, 10 May 2010
Pendennis and Antigua Yacht Club partner to organise a Trans-Atlantic fun regatta to feed in to the 2012 Olympic superyacht programme in the UK. Following dockside chat during the St Barth’s Bucket, a number of yachts and crew have expressed interest in a race to the UK which follows a similar format to the “Route de Rosé”. Read More
Dahm International holds sailing event in Mallorca
Thursday, 22 April 2010
It is one of the most popular and sailing events on the calendar – and the only one sponsored by a yacht broker: The annual rally for superyacht owners at Dahm International’s Club Yachting Life. Following the event’s spontaneous resurrection last year, the team at Dahm is excited to invite owners of 24m+ sailing yachts to join for a friendly rally. Read More
Superyacht Hanuman withdraws from the Antigua Classic Regatta 2010
Friday, 16 April 2010
The J Class Association has just released a statement that the 42.10 metre Hanuman has withdrawn from the Antigua Classic Regatta 2010, which will start later today on the Caribbean island. Both Velsheda and Ranger will compete in the Spirit of Tradition Class, a fleet of around 7 yachts, schooners, yawls and sloops all over 90’ LOA. Read More
Striking regatta at the New York Bay
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
The vessels Estrella Damm and W Hotels have put their strength to the test in an in-shore regatta that took place along the New York Bay, close to the Statue of Liberty, to serve as a prelude to the New York-Barcelona Transoceanic Sailing Record, a new oceanic challenge that will set the first record between the New York and Barcelona. Read More
The Shipyard Cup 2010
Tuesday, 30 March 2010It is with great pleasure that founding sponsors The Hodgdon Group and Boothbay Region Boatyard announce that "Big Boat Racing" is back in Maine. The 2010 Shipyard Cup will be held 27-29 August, 2010. This will be the 8th running of this impressive event with some of the world's most spectacular sailing yachts participating. Read More
Perini Navi at the Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Perini Navi will attend the 15th edition Saint Barths Bucket Regatta on the Caribbean island of St. Barths. Seven Perini Navi sailing yachts will be participating in the Bucket, a regatta including 40 of the world's finest yachts. Perini Navi’s list of entries includes: P2, Helios, Antara, Andromeda La Dea, Baracuda, Salute and Riela. Read More
Maltese Falcon signs up for The Superyacht Cup Palma
Monday, 22 March 2010
This week Maltese Falcon confirmed that they will take part in The Superyacht Cup Palma, June 23–26, 2010. The iconic superyacht at 88m is the largest yacht to have ever taken part in The Superyacht Cup. Maltese Falcon always draws a huge amount of attention wherever she goes with her radical rig configuration and stylish design. Read More
Series of spectacular J-Class regattas in 2012
Friday, 19 February 2010The J Class Association has announced outline plans for a series of spectacular regattas in England during 2012 - the Olympic Year. This will be the first time in history that more than four of these imposing yachts will race together in a fleet. The outline plan has received a positive response from J Class owners and event planning is now proceeding. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2010
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
With three months to go to the start of this new event on the international superyacht sailing calendar, everyone in the Voiles de Saint Barth organizing committee is working hard to finish the racing and entertainment programmes. Les Voiles de St Barth will run from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th April 2010. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2009; Day two
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Another gorgeous day for participants as racing continues for the 2009 edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. With 296 entries in this unique, annual rendez-vous of both classic and modern boats, today the waters off Saint-Tropez were filled with yachts of all shapes and sizes. Today's racing conditions for the Traditional classes saw 10-15 knots of wind. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2009; Day one
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Racing for the Traditional classes officially began today at the 2009 edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. The wind has been gentle thus far, but a thermal breeze picked up around noon allowing for a race start in the bay of Saint-Tropez. The Wally class had its start at 12.30, followed by the Modern boats with their start at 13.30. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2009
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
It may be the end of the summer season, but Saint-Tropez is bustling with life as the 11th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez takes sail. With nearly 300 boats participating in this grand event that unites both modern and classic yachts, the 2009 edition promises spectacular racing on the water and one-of-a-kind ambiance on land in the race village. Read More
High winds cancel final race day of Perini Navi Cup
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Saturday dawned with the strong breeze of the previous day blowing across the Costa Smeralda unabated. Upwards of 35 knots were recorded off Porto Cervo, causing the YCCS race committee to announce a postponement for the start of today's racing in the Perini Navi Cup. But after one hour, it was clear from the conditions. Read More
Perini Navi Cup 2009: Day 1
Saturday, 5 September 2009
What's better than champagne sailing? Well if you're one of the select few sailing in the Perini Navi Cup off the Costa Smeralda, it was certainly more like Bellini sailing - 30+ knots from the west which provided spectacular conditions for the 18-boat fleet. Racing started pursuit style with the smallest yacht in the fleet, Elettra starting first at 1205. Read More
Perini Navi fleet fills the skyline in Porto Cervo
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Some of the world's largest sailing yachts - with rigs towering upwards of 180' off the water - have been streaming into the picturesque harbour of Porto Cervo, in advance of tomorrows start of the Perini Navi Cup. In fact the 2nd largest traditionally-rigged sailing yacht in the world, Felicita West is here, all 210' of gleaming teak decks. Read More
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup gets underway in two weeks
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
When the 20th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup gets underway in two weeks, expect nothing less than a medieval scrap between various latter day warlords and their trusted retainers. The mightiest contest is expected in the Mini Maxi division where eight of the latest exponents of this growing class will be brushing up on Sun Tzu's Art of War. Read More
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda prepares for packed September schedule
Thursday, 6 August 2009
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s September sporting calendar consolidates the entire spectrum of modern-day yachting as sailing superyachts, competitive maxis and honed racing sport boats congregate in Porto Cervo for four events which attest the Club’s decision to concentrate on two distinct areas of development. Read More
Record gathering of Perini Navi superyachts to race in Porto Cervo
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Close to two dozen Perini Navi sailing yachts will grace the quays of Porto Cervo’s New Marina for the third edition of the Perini Navi Cup scheduled to take place from September 3-5, 2009. The event has seen highly successful editions in 2004 and 2006 and in 2009 will be organized for the first time by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Read More
Perini Navi's P2 wins the Newport Bucket Regatta 2009
Friday, 24 July 2009
Following her positive debut at the St. Barths Bucket Regatta, P2 achieved 1st place among some of the most prestigious and hi-performing yachts in the world. Bringing together 19 boats over 70-feet, the Newport Bucket Regatta was held Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th. After two days of racing, P2 finished first in Class and Overall in the Fleet. Read More
Ranger and Hanuman line up in Newport R.I.
Tuesday, 21 July 2009History was made on Friday, 17th July, when the replicas of both Ranger and the Royal Huisman Endeavour II (Hanuman) lined up together, 72 years after these designs first raced each other in the America’s Cup, Newport, R.I. in 1937. In that event, the British challenger Endeavour II lost to the US Cup defender, Ranger. Read More
Dahm International renews the Club Yachting Life
Friday, 17 July 2009By creating their own sailing regatta under the flag of the “Club Yachting Life” (CYLI) Dahm International spontaneously took over the Jongert Regatta. Up to 11 Jongert yachts with their crews and guests met for a relaxed cruising trip from Palma de Mallorca to the island of Cabrera, and then via Porto Colom back to Palma. Read More
Ganesha Wins The Dubois Cup 2009
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
A showcase of the refined elegance which distinguishes Dubois-designed yachts was on display at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) from June 6-8 during the Dubois Cup 2009. The sheer dimensions of the yachts drew crowds of onlookers to the Porto Cervo Marina where they were treated to six examples ranging from 36-52 metres long. Read More
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda presents 2009 Regatta Calendar
Thursday, 9 April 2009
The calendar reflects the Club’s development in two related yet distinct areas: organization of first-class sporting events for established and emerging competitive sailboat classes and development and promotion of superyacht events designed to bring owners, shipyards, and the entire nautical spectrum together at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Read More
Silvertip wins the 2009 Millennium Cup Pacific Series
Friday, 13 February 2009
The New Zealand-built sailing yacht Silvertip has won the Millennium Cup Pacific Series superyacht regatta. A small, but spirited fleet sailed four races in three days on three very different courses in Auckland Harbour. The final two races were sailed around a 12-nautical mile triangular course off Auckland's East Coast Bays. Read More
Millennium Cup entrants now include S/Y Zenji
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
The 56m superyacht Zenji is now a confirmed entrant in the 2009 Millennium Cup Pacific Series superyacht regatta, bringing the total number of division one entrants to five. "S/Y Zenji is in Auckland with her high profile owner," says Mark Wightman, chairman of the Millennium Cup Pacific Series organising committee. Read More
Timoneer claims victory in the Superyacht Cup Antigua 2008
Monday, 15 December 2008
After a very close day of racing in what had to be one of the most nail biting finishes to The Superyacht Cup Antigua ever, Timoneer claimed a worthy victory. With winds ranging from 14 to 27 knots on the Abu Dhabi race, all of the boats left the dock with everything to sail for. The competition for first place overall was between the Timoneer and Signe. Read More
Drama on day two of the Superyacht Cup
Friday, 12 December 2008
Breakages, rough seas, squalls, sunshine and a new leader, the third day of The Super Yacht Cup Antigua had it all. After a night of high winds and huge rainstorms today’s forecast of 15-20 knots saw a calmer day than the first, but none could have foreseen the action, which occurred within the Superyacht Cup fleet. Read More
Signe steals the show on the first day of the Superyacht Cup Antigua
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Blue skies, black clouds, sunshine and rain all in one afternoon for the first day of racing at The Superyacht Cup Antigua. The forecast turned out to be pretty acurate, predicting 17 – 20 knots with occasional squalls, but no one really expected squalls on every leg, and winds to reach over 35 knots on several occasions during the two and a half hour race. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2008 comes to a close
Monday, 6 October 2008
This morning near summer conditions returned once again to Saint-Tropez and participants gathered in La Citadelle for the prize giving ceremony that marks the closing of this year's edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It is with a note of nostalgia that teams will leave this famous fishing village to return home until the 2009 edition of this spectacular event. Read More
Les voiles arm wrestle the Mistral & the Camper & Nicholsons classic collection
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Bright sun and fresh gusts welcomed the crews this morning in the bay of Saint-Tropez. Today the 300 participating yachts in this year's Voiles de Saint-Tropez were given the chance to truly test themselves for the first time this week. No more twiddling thumbs while waiting for the wind; with the Mistral in full effect. Read More
Close classic racing and a Scotsman's designs in Saint Tropez
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Racing at the 10th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez began this morning under bright sun and almost summer conditions. With a promising breeze at the start that later fell still, today was the first race for the Classics who enjoyed the chance to hoist their sails and race one another over a 24-mile coastal course. Read More
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2008: Tall masts and passionate designers
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez is known for bringing together the most beautiful of both modern and classic racing boats. One looks from Esense to Senso One, which showcase all details of the modern, to the docks filled with the astounding cathedrals of sails belonging to Créole, Altair, Lulworth and Thendara. Read More
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Hanuman and Ranger join the line-up of The Superyacht Cup Antigua 2010
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A convincing win for Gliss in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Sailing yacht Hyperion returns to the Superyacht Cup Palma to defend title
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Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charter at the 2009 St. Barth’s Bucket
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Silvertip leading race for 2009 NZ Millennium Cup after day two
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Millennium Cup Pacific Series 09: Oceanbridge shipping option to the Mediterranean
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2008 Race Day 3: Big Wind, Big Waves, Big Day
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Record breaking schooner signs up for the Superyacht Cup Palma
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Ulysse Nardin renew title sponsorship of The Superyacht Cup Palma
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Fortis renews Platinum sponsorship for The Superyacht Cup Palma
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Pendennis & S.Y Rebecca celebrate a successful St Barth’s Bucket
