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2012 Rolex Volcano Race: Awards for Jethou yacht and Nilaya superyacht

May 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2nd edition of the Rolex Volcano Race was concluded with the Rolex party and prizegiving at La Canzone del Mare on Friday 25 May, with Sir Peter Ogden’s 60ft Mini Maxi yacht Jethou winning the Rolex Trophy and timepiece as well as the 112ft superyacht Nilaya receiving a Rolex timepiece as a line-honours winner. ... read full story

Vripack Solar Team to race in the 2012 Frisian Solar Challenge

May 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Frisian Solar Challenge will be attended by Vripack Solar Team, competing on the new 6m solar boat, sponsored by Whisper Power and built by Epomat. The race will take place from July 8 to 14, 2012. ... read full story

2012 Samui Regatta: Day 2 – Snakes and ladders

May 29, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 2 of the 2012 Samui Regatta saw perfect weather conditions for competing. The Dubois designed 90ft sailing yacht Genuine Risk took line honours in the IRC Zero category. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Focus shifts to the USA

May 29, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Preparations for the Newport AC World Series are well underway, with ORACLE TEAM USA currently taking the leading position. This famous US team has also taken part in celebrations of the 75th birthday of the legendary Golden Gate Bridge. ... read full story

The highest placed Swan at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race: Swan 80 superyacht Berenice Bis

May 29, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

At this year's Rolex Volcano Race, the Swan 80 luxury sailing yacht Berenice Bis won the 'highest placed Swan' award, received during the Rolex party at the legendary La Canzone del Mare. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Race 11 from Panama to New York – Arrivals

May 28, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

All ten 68ft yachts taking part in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race have successfully managed to complete Race 11 from Panama to New York. The overall victory went to Gold Coast Australia, with Visit Finland taking the second place and De Lage Landen placing third. ... read full story

2012 Samui Regatta: Day 1 – Good winds and close competing

May 28, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Stable winds as well as close racing marked Day 1 of the Samui Regatta, with Marcus Blackmore's sailing yacht Hooligan winning over the 90ft Dubois superyacht Genuine Risk. ... read full story

A Special Year for Great Britain to mark Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012

May 28, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following the highly anticipated Olympic Games of London, the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week will run from August 11-18, with participation of sailors coming from all over the world. ... read full story

Technology behind the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

May 28, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race have revealed the scene behind this famous yacht race, including a new photo gallery, GPS tracking facility, Live Race Viewer, Live Race Blog, EventTV as well as an unique opportunity to win an amazing 5-night stay in a luxurious hotel. ... read full story