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Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 wins 43rd Barcolana Regatta – the Largest Regatta in the World

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Esimit Europa 2 sailing yacht has won the 43rd Barcolana regatta among the 1761 entrants and thousands of spectators, completing the 16,5-miles long course in 58 minutes and 5 seconds. Weather conditions with winds up to 24 knots were favourable for European flagged maxi yacht, which sails under the patronage of Jose Manuel Barroso,... ... read full story

Quantum Racing wins 2011 World 2011 Audi TP52 World Championships

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With a second and first on the final day of racing at the Audi TP52 World Championship off the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Ed Baird and the crew of sailing yacht Quantum Racing lifted their third world TP52 world title from four challenges. They added to worlds wins in 2008 in Lanzarote and defended the... ... read full story

Whales join in at the Clipper Fraser Island Regatta

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sighting a whale a few hundred metres away as it plays in the ocean is a thrill for most people. A close encounter is rare. The families who participated in the annual Clipper Fraser Island Regatta 2011 are still talking about one of the most extraordinary encounters. “They were right beside us,” said John Seymour... ... read full story

2011 Audi TP52 World Championships – Day 4

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Azzurra ride the Mistral to win Race 5 – Quantum Racing lead into final day. When the Mistral whistled in to break the deadlock at the top of the Audi TP52 World Championship off Costa Smeralda early on the fourth day of racing it was the local team on Azzurra which won, but fourth place... ... read full story

Classic Sailing yachts at Dennis Conner’s North Cove for New York Classic Week

October 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Columbus Day Weekend means it time for New York Classic Week which inlcudes three great days of racing for classic sailing yachts from the 8th – 10th of October. Some beautiful classic sailing yachts were docked at Dennis Conner’s North Cove in New York During the event. Sailing yacht Bernice, pictured above, won the Concurs... ... read full story

2011 Audi TP52 World Championships – Day 3

October 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Early lack of breeze imposes a delay to the start of the third racing day at the Audi TP52 World Championships. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race achieves 10 year partnership with Rolex

October 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 32nd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race is coming on Saturday 22nd October, starting as usually in Grand Harbour´s unique almost square course shape, hosting the competitors from all over the world. This time the reasons to celebrate will be two, besides the winner of the race, also the RMSR´s celebrating of the 10 year partnership with Rolex. ... read full story

FT Wally Grand Prix regatta – final results

October 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Yacht Team Magic Carpet2 takes the first place in the individual FT Wally Grand Prix regatta and the overall series for 2011, as well. ... read full story