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Superyacht regattas and luxury yacht racing around the world.

Superyacht Cup 2011 in Palma welcomes strong industry support

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma which celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, is once again receiving valuable support and sponsorship from many leading superyacht industry companies who contribute significantly to the success of the event which this year runs from 22-25 June 2011. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011: Stage set in Portofino for Wally Sailing Yachts

May 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Wally contenders for the 2011 Nespresso Cup have arrived in the exquisite Italian harbour of Portofino as preparations get underway to contest for ‘The Ultimate Cup’. The Wally crews have been out training today ahead of the official racing that starts tomorrow. “Our hopes are, of course, to win but we are not the only ones who are hoping,” said Claus-Peter Offen, owner of Y3K who finished 2nd overall last year. “There are a few boats who have the same hopes! The level of the boats and the crews is very high and very competitive and it’s going to be an exciting weekend.” ... read full story

Swan Sailing Yacht Arethusa Wins Swan Caribbean Challenge

May 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The crew of Club Swan 42 sailing yacht Arethusa came away from the 2011 Antigua Sailing Week as the champions of the Swan Caribbean Challenge following their impressive win in Class 3. The Club Swan 42 was entered by Phillip Lotz, of the USA and also gained the title of Best American Yacht. Yacht Arethusa won the class by a fair margin; the Club Swan 42 registered three race wins across the five days of racing and not once faltered out of the top three. ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011 Entry List Includes Charter Yachts

May 03, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

While the water views from anywhere along Newport Harbor (R.I.) are already magnificent, they will be absolutely breathtaking in late June and early July when 32 ocean-going yachts set sail in the Transatlantic Race 2011, which charts a course that stretches 2,975 nautical miles from Newport to Lizard Point, at the end of a peninsula... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Endeavour, replica of Captain James Cook’s ship HMB Endeavour sails for Perth 2011

May 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Endeavour, the magnificent replica of Captain James Cook’s ship, HMB Endeavour, was escorted out of Sydney Harbour by a fleet of Olympic class Laser yachts to mark the vessel's flagship role in Fremantle during the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships in December. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: The 44th edition final countdown

May 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hugo Stenbeck’s Dubois 90, Genuine Risk, left it until the last race to snatch overall victory in Class 1 from Richard Matthews’ Humphries 54, Oystercatcher XXVIII by a single point. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup: Wally sailing yachts prepare for 2nd edition off Portofino

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With only one week to go until the start of the second edition of the Nespresso Cup to be held over the 6th to 8th May, eight Wally Yachts representing a diverse range of these unmistakable sleek and stylish sailing yachts will be gathering in the beautiful harbour of Portofino in the coming days ahead of official registration on Thursday, 5th May. ... read full story

Bordeaux 60 Yacht Rendez Vous in Bonifacio

April 28, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

10 Bordeaux 60 are boats expected for the Bordeaux 60 Yacht Rendez Vous in Bonifacio, Italy. The magnificent site of Bonifacio in south Corsica will welcome the 3rd Bordeaux 60 Rendez Vous on June 10, organized with the support of Raymarine, SGB finance and Volvo Penta. About 10 of the CNB built yachts will meet... ... read full story

59th Giraglia Rolex Cup

April 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Giraglia Rolex Cup. Renowned. Respected. Prestigious. Historic. The ‘Fastnet of the Mediterranean’ is back for a 59th year as Corinthian sailing talent from around the world compete for one of the most illustrious and sought-after prizes in the sport. Given the prospective talent on show and enthralling encounters experienced in recent years, the 2011 edition promises to be another rich fixture in the sailing calendar. ... read full story

Perini Navi Cup Book: The most beautiful images from the Perini Navi Cup

April 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A hundred and eighty three pages to tell the story, through breathtaking photographs, of one of the most exclusive and evocative events in sailing: the Perini Navi Cup. The book- on sale in the best Italian bookstores- was born from the desire on the part of the Group to share the emotions and the highlights of the third edition of their regatta, a highly anticipated event in the nautical world. ... read full story

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