Newport, R.I. USA (July 9, 2011) – For the last 24-hours of the Transatlantic Race 2011, light air has persisted for virtually the entire fleet — frustrating the progress of nearly every boat. Small gains in these conditions can be turned into massive advantages as finding breeze under a patch of cloud or during a... ... read full story
Latest News
Popular News this Week
Popular News this Month
Featured Locations
Yacht Racing & Regattas Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News
Superyacht regattas and luxury yacht racing around the world.
Transatlantic Race 2011: Joy and Pain
Written by
Newport, R.I. USA (July 8, 2011) – Breaking news from the North Atlantic is that just over 24 hours into the Transatlantic Race 2011, at 20:20 UTC on July 4th, ICAP Leopard had a major problem onboard when the bowsprit broke off on the 100’ Maxi yacht. None of the crew was injured and the... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Close, But No Cigar
Written by
Newport, R.I. USA (July 7, 2011) – Although conditions in the North Atlantic for the 26 yachts competing in the Transatlantic Race 2011 put at least one on pace to break speed sailing records, the existing record, set in 2008, will stand for a while longer. Via satellite link, navigator Peter Isler (San Diego, California)... ... read full story
Nautor’s Swan Hoists Flags for the 15th Swan European Regatta
Written by
Nautor’s Swan is hoisting flags at Cowes, Isle of Wight, marks the final lead up to the 2011 Swan European Regatta, running 9 – 15 July. 2011 marks the 15th edition for one of Swan’s flagship events. Hosted by the globally renowned Royal Yacht Squadron, the regatta has attracted a number of international entries from 8... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Locked and Loaded
Written by
Newport, R.I. USA (July 6, 2011) – In the last 24 hours, the arrival of big breeze and sea state for the fleet in the Transatlantic Race 2011 has seen boat speeds whipped into near record-breaking pace. Rambler 100 has just recorded a 12-hour run of 288.8 nautical miles, and, with the breeze building, a... ... read full story
Swan European Regatta 2011: Nautor’s Swan and PANTAENIUS Join Forces
Written by
Nautor’s Swan, manufacturer of the ultimate ocean-going, performance, luxury sailing yachts of unrivalled build, is pleased to announce an extension to their long term partnership with PANTAENIUS, the leading yacht insurance specialist. PANTAENIUS will become the title sponsors of the Owners Dinner during the Swan European Regatta 2011. The Swan European Regatta, one of Nautor’s Swan’s flag... ... read full story
FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.
Written by
The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, Porto Cervo, Italy
Written by
BLUE SKY, BLUE SEA, BLUE RIBBON The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the veritable highlight of the Mediterranean sailing calendar, will take place from 5-10 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Open to yachts over 18.29-metres (60-feet), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup pits together the largest, finest and most technologically-advanced monohull yachts in direct competition. The event additionally... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 Sets The Pace
Written by
The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011. Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Final Start
Written by
Newport, R.I. USA (July 3, 2011) – One of the greatest moments in the history of offshore racing took place today with the final start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 setting six yachts on their course from Newport to The Lizard off the southeast coast of England. And as the six magnificent yachts hoisted their... ... read full story