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Yacht Racing & Regattas Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Superyacht regattas and luxury yacht racing around the world.

Yacht ‘Timoneer’ wins Dubois Cup 2011 Yacht Race

June 08, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Timoneer wins light-airs gybing duel at Dubois Cup 2011 Luck, judgement and light airs conspired to create classic competition during Race 2 of the 2011 Dubois Cup. Veteran cruising yacht Timoneer took full advantage of contrary conditions and fickle breezes that ought not to have favoured the heavier boats, and took both line... ... read full story

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 Porto Cervo Sardinia

June 07, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA – Tuesday 7th June, 2011 – THE MEDITERRANEAN RACING SEASON BEGINS IN STYLE IN PORTO CERVO Twenty-seven of the most spectacular sailing yachts on the water are today berthed in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, eagerly anticipating the first day of racing at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011. The fourth edition of this... ... read full story

First race of the 2011 Dubois Cup in Porto Cervo cancelled

June 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A day of showers and fickle breezes left racers frustrated in Porto Cervo as conditions forced the cancellation of the first race of the 2011 Dubois Cup. ... read full story

J.P. MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUND THE ISLAND RACE PREVIEW NEWS: 80th Anniversary Race starter 2011

June 06, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Looking set for a record year as 80th Anniversary Race starter is confirmed as TV personality Denise van Outen •           Denise van Outen starts the 80th Anniversary Race •           Team Volvo for life entries announced •           Ben Ainslie tackles Race with Will Greenwood on board •           Tracking enhancements for 2011 •           Cowes Yacht Haven Race... ... read full story

Dubois Cup Superyacht Sailing Regatta 2011

June 05, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In the matchless surroundings of “the best yacht club in the world” the stage is set for a classic superyachting event. The regatta village at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Sardinia) is buzzing, the yachts have assembled, and registration is under way for the third Dubois Cup. “We’re really looking forward to it,” says Amy Galloway,... ... read full story

Emirates Team New Zealand testing rather than racing

June 03, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand has decided on the South Island in the winter rather than tropical Fiji  for the next phase of testing sails, systems and crew training on the Volvo Ocean Race yacht CAMPER. Skipper Chris Nicholson decided today to withdraw from the Auckland-Musket Cove race which starts at Auckland  tomorrow in favour of... ... read full story

Yachts gather at Oban Marina Scotland for the Malts Cruise

June 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The season is in full swing at Oban Marina based on the picturesque Isle of Kerrera, gateway to the Scottish Western and a short distance from Oban. This summer, the marina will welcome several new regattas with competitors from afar afield as Denmark. Following expansion in 2010, the marina can now accommodate up to 145... ... read full story

Green Revolution in Cascais: Quantum Racing and Iberdrola Team win the Cascais Trophy

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new chapter of their green revolution was completed on the fierce blue waters of the Atlantic off Cascais, Portugal when Quantum Racing and Iberdrola won the Cascais Trophy for the TP52 and the Soto 40 series respectively, the opening event of the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit.               Green flashed hulls and sails are... ... read full story

Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story

Mount Gay Rum sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’. Around 8,500 competitors sailing in nearly 1,000 boats and many more visitors will be able to enjoy ‘the rum that invented rum’ which has a heritage dating back to 1705. Alvin Saal, Brand Manager for Mount Gay... ... read full story

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