As one of the most inclusive regattas in the world, Cowes Race Week (6-13 August) can attract nearly a thousand yachts each year. When casual sailors compete with world champions, mistakes and accidents are bound to happen, and below is a list of the 8 most common mistakes to avoid. The following is a press... ... read full story
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Exciting 33m Sailing Yacht MISSY Launched by Vitters
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Vitters have sent word that their impressive 33 metre sailing superyacht ‘MISSY’ has now been successfully launched. MISSY has a wonderful swept back glass deck house giving a clean ultra modern twist to the traditional mono hull sailing yacht design. The yacht is also interesting in that it is a collaboration from different specialist yachting... ... read full story
Looking ahead to the third RORC Transatlantic Race
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Saturday the 26th of November marks the start of the third Royal Ocean Racing Club Transatlantic Race between some of the most experienced and competitive RORC racers. From the start gate at Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, competitors will sail a course of 2,995 nm and past competitors have already voiced their intention to race this year.... ... read full story
Video hi-lights: The results of Race Week at Newport
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The final race has decided the champions for the 2016 New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport. The biggest fleet of the event was J/109 with 19 yachts competing: watch the hi-lights from the event and read up on the results of the final day below. The following is a press release from the... ... read full story
Part II of NYYC Race Week commences
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A strong breeze provided powerful racing conditions for the start of Part II of NYYC Race Week. In the powerful six-boat IRC 1 fleet, SPOOKIE and VESPER vied for the finish line with under a minute to spare between them. There was drama in IRC 2 when a snapped lifeline sent three crewmen overboard, which... ... read full story
WPNSA to host 2016 SAP 505 championships
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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