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Sailing yacht Ranger wins J Class Regatta Newport

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 superyachts and the very best of sailing. Thousands of enthralled spectators were at Fort Adams, Castle Hill, and the headlands around Newport Bay over five days,... ... read full story

2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There’s no doubt that the 2011 fleet of the Superyacht Cup in Palma was nothing short of superb, with a collection yachts to rival any gathered here before or elsewhere. Certainly, Andre Hoek and his many collaborators must be extremely proud of the twenty-five years of floating excellence and a distinct style which we’ve been... ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The surprise overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds... ... read full story

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 Wrap up report

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

THRILLS AND SPILLS AT RECORD ENTRY RACE AS WEATHER DOMINATES After a day dominated by the weather which threw everything it had to offer at the record-breaking fleet that competed in Saturday’s 80th Anniversary J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, the last of the 1900+ yachts home, Pendragon of Dartmouth, a Jeanneau Sun... ... read full story

Abu Dhabi building “Destination Village” for Volvo Ocean Race

June 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A specially designed “Destination Village” is being built on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater to host the Volvo Ocean Race fleet and its fans this New Year. Infrastructure work is due for completion this September. Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the company appointed to develop the 55,000m2 site, will dredge a section of the Corniche lagoon... ... read full story

Impressive Lineup at the Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup: 194 entrants for the offshore race; 20 countries and territories in attendance; around 2,200 competitors; numerous, challenging hours at sea; 18 hours 3 minutes 15 seconds the line honours record to beat; Esimit Europa 2 (SLO), the largest yacht on the roster at 30.5-metres/100-feet and the Vismara... ... read full story

Sir Richard Branson & Cigarette Racing stage ‘Miami Vice’ scene to celebrate

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sir Richard Branson, dynamic founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, lives life on the cutting edge. It was no surprise then, that he would commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Virgin Atlantic Airways London-Miami route with a “splash” landing with Miami’s own Cigarette Racing Team. After landing at Miami International Airport with an entourage of British media and... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon largest in fleet

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The extremes of crossing the Atlantic Ocean will be experienced very differently by crews on the longest and shortest yachts competing in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011).  This adventure challenge, which aims to add 2,975 nautical miles to its participants’ log books, is co-organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal... ... read full story

New logo for Louis Vuitton Cup revealed

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

 A new logo has been created to celebrate one of the most enduring relationships in the history of sports. Louis Vuitton has built a very close partnership with the America’s Cup over a period that now approaches 30 years – since the advent of the very first Louis Vuitton Cup, in 1983. Over that time,... ... read full story

America’s Cup Teams welcomed to San Francisco

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today the field of international competitors for the 34th America’s Cup revealed their game plans for winning the trophy and bringing the honor of hosting the Cup to their home country. Teams representing China, France (with two teams), Italy, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden and USA made their first appearance together in the host... ... read full story

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