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WPNSA to host 2016 SAP 505 championships

July 11, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The location has been selected for the upcoming SAP 505 World Championships: Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, UK. From the 27th July to the 5th August, the venue will play host to both national and world championships.  The following is a press release from WPNSA. Press Release: 2016 SAP 505 World Championships at Weymouth... ... read full story

P/R: Sailing yacht Courageous takes first win at Newport

July 10, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The New York Yacht Club Race Week commenced this Saturday with old favourites COURAGEOUS, LAURA and FLOW making an appearance in the Classics category. Part I of the regatta will conclude tomorrow with the multi-hull category, before Part II commences mid-week. The following is a press release from the New York Yacht Club. Press Release Courageous... ... read full story

Award-winning Twizzle available for Mediterranean charter

July 07, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The multi-award-winning 2010 built luxury sailing yacht TWIZZLE is available for immediate charter in the Mediterranean and has availability for winter in the Caribbean. Built by Royal Huisman, 58m/189ft TWIZZLE features external design from Redman Whitely Dixon. Todhunter Earle designed her recent 2015 interior refit focusing on a clean, light contemporary appearance to emphasise TWIZZLE’S... ... read full story

P/R: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race draws to a close

July 07, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The first competitors have arrived at the finish line in Derry-Londonderry to complete the final leg of the 2016 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Both experienced and amateur crew members were encouraged to participate in the regatta, making it unique amongst other events in the racing calendar. The following is a press release from... ... read full story

P/R: Cygnus Montanus delivered to owners

July 06, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Sailing yacht CYGNUS MONTANUS - Galley

New Zealand based hull builders Yachting Developments has delivered its latest launch, 33.8m CYGNUS MONTANUS, to her new owners. The carbon sloop is a beautiful example of modern engineering and interior design to create functional and spacious living areas aboard an ocean-going vessel. The following is a press release from Yachting Developments. Press Release Cygnus... ... read full story

P/R: Veteran crew sailing around UK coast

June 29, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The charity ‘Turn to Starboard’ is helping UK veterans suffering from physical health issues or mental trauma to reintegrate and learn new skills. 38 veterans will voyage on an 8 week counter-clockwise course around the UK, starting from and returning to Falmouth in Cornwall. The following is a press release for the Turn to Starboard charity.... ... read full story

Racing: days two and three in Palma de Mallorca

June 29, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

After three intense days of racing, the 20th Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca has drawn to a close. Every crew put in a prime performance that made for attention-grabbing races on all three days of the event. The following article summarises the class winners for days 2 and 3 and names the overall winner... ... read full story

Medevac for clipper race crew member successful

June 27, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

On Friday the 24th, a Clipper Round the World Yacht Race crew member from aboard the IchorCoal was airlifted to hospital after experiencing severe chest pains. Chris Drummond, 62, from High Wycombe, UK was in the North Atlantic Ocean 220 miles from Canada’s Nova Scotian coast when the symptoms first appeared. ClipperTelemed+, the race’s Emergency Medical... ... read full story

An intense first day of racing at Palma de Mallorca

June 24, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The first day of the 20th edition Palma de Mallorca regatta got off to a fine start with sunny skies and favourable winds on the 22nd this month, with 22 competing teams signed up for the three day event. The energy between crewman and competitors was electric as each luxury yacht was primed for the... ... read full story

New 70m superyacht design from Adam Voorhees

June 23, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Adam Voorhees has partnered with Dykstra Naval Architects to create a brand new design for a 70m/230ft sailing yacht. The ketch design brief required the coming together of state of the art equipment in a build that reflected maritime heritage without faltering on comfort. High speed was also a priority in the design. Keeping these... ... read full story

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