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34th America’s Cup: Portugal to host first event of World Series

April 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The coastal town of Cascais will play host to the first America’s Cup World Series event, scheduled Aug. 6-14. Cascais, about 30 kilometers west of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, has hosted many world championship sailing events and now it’ll host the first event of the ACWS. ... read full story

The 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic gains momentum

April 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maricuda project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic has gained significant momentum recently with its association and assistance from General Electric, Renk, Wartsila and Devonport Yachts. The design process of the 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Atlantic Challenger, the craft that is being designed to cross the Atlantic in under two days is closer to becoming a reality. ... read full story

Auckland International Boat Show

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Auckland International Boat Show will again be held in the heart of Auckland City in the magnificent Viaduct Harbour. This venue was developed to serve as the base for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cups and now provides an ideal sheltered haven for the boat show. It is surrounded by seaside restaurants, bars, bistros and world class hotels. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Venezia Challenge is an official challenger

April 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With a letter addressed to Club Canottieri Roggero di Lauria, the Golden Gate Yacth Club has accepted officially the Venezia Challenge into the 34th America’s Cup. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Second AC World Series Event to be Held in Plymouth

April 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Plymouth, England has been unveiled as the second stop in the inaugural America’s Cup World Series (AC World Series). The event will be held September 10-18, 2011, and will feature both fleet and match racing. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Entry Period Closes, AC World Series Venues Revealed

April 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new era of America’s Cup racing has attracted 15 teams from 12 countries who will begin their quest for the Cup with 2011 America’s Cup World Series stops in Cascais, Portugal; Plymouth, England; and San Diego, California. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts to attend Hainan Rendez-vous, Antibes Boat Show and La Grande Motte

March 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef Yachts will exhibit its most popular yacht model, the Sunreef 62 Sailing, at the incoming HAINAN RENDEZ-VOUS in 1-4 April 2011. Sunreef Yachts will also be participating in two forthcoming Spring boat shows in South of France, namely, the Antibes Yacht Show 7-10 April 2011 and the multihulls show in La Grande Motte 14-17 April 2011. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Exceptional Yachts and Crews

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There will be more than fifty of them: yachts of every size and class from all over the Caribbean, competing at Les Voiles de St. Barth. For the second year, the St. Barth Yacht Club and their partners have come up with a spectacular program for this international yachting event that runs from April 4 – 9. Some of the most notable yachts with their experienced crew will be on hand for a week of racing on the fantastic sailing waters of the Caribbean ... read full story

40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta fleet features firsts and favorites

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The final countdown has begun and racing will commence next week at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (March 28-April 3, 2011), giving attending sailors reason to celebrate. Historically, the BVI Spring Regatta has attracted some of the world’s fastest yachts and sailors, and this year’s exceptional entry list is proof that this tradition continues. ... read full story

Estimated Media Impact Value of the 2010 Audi MedCup grows by 65,6% year on year since 2009.

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sport+Markt, one of the leading sports research and consultancy companies, have concluded their research and evaluation of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit with a result that ascertains the world's leading regatta circuit returned 41,1 million euros in terms of media impact over the course of the year. ... read full story

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