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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

P/R: Final leg of Clipper world yacht race commences

June 21, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The final leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race commenced on the 21st of June with 12 teams heading to their final destination at Derry Londonderry in Northern Ireland. See the race viewer for current positions and overall team rankings as the race unfolds. The following is a press release from Clipper Ventures.... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Puritan available for charter for the first time in 25 years

June 20, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

For the first time in a quarter of a century, sailing yacht PURITAN is available for charter in the Mediterranean. Built by Electric Boat Company in 1931, 36m/118ft PURITAN is a model example of meticulous restoration work to maintain original appearance and features 85 years on from its first launch. Built in the early 20th... ... read full story

Sail yacht Twlight available for Mediterranean charter

June 19, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Sail under the stars aboard luxury yacht TWILIGHT, a 38.1m/125ft craft custom built in 2013 by Oyster Marine that is now available for charter. A finalist in the category for ‘Best Sailing Yacht in 30m to 40m size’ at the Superyacht Awards 2014, TWILIGHT has state of the art features and graceful styling from Dubois... ... read full story

Press Release: Perini Navi delivers 60th yacht – 38m S/Y Dahlak

June 18, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Perini Navi celebrates it's 60th yacht launch with a 38m sailing yacht. ... read full story

Press Release: The winners of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

June 14, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The winners of the final day of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Sardinia, Italy were announced on the 11th June 2016. Victors in Superyacht Class A were Saudade, while Grande Orazio took first place in Superyacht Class B. Open Season placed first in the Wally Class and Saudade placed first again in Grande Superyacht... ... read full story

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