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Superyacht regattas and luxury yacht racing around the world.

Cabbage Tree Island Race: Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI claims new record

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bob Oatley’s 100ft supermaxi Wild Oats XI, with Mark Richards at the helm, has smashed the Cabbage Tree Island Race record, finishing the 180 nautical mile race at 10:13:35am, slicing more than two hours off the time set by Stephen Ainsworth’s RP63 Loki in the race last year. ... read full story

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2010: Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia.

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 25th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) started in spectacular style as 233 yachts from 26 nations sailed across the start line off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria heading for their final destination, 2,700 nautical miles away in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: Longest running Caribbean Regatta shaping up

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just over five months until Antigua Sailing Week, entries are coming in thick and fast, from all over the world. Compared to this time last year, there are over twice the number of entries received for the most prestigious and longest running regatta in the Caribbean calendar. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 5, Split Races Bunch Leaderboard

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just one match remaining in the first round robin, BMW Oracle Racing is unassailable at the top of the leaderboard with nine points. After that, the fleet is tightly grouped with just half a point separating the next four boats. ... read full story

The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the success and reputation that was established with the maiden event last year, François Tolède, Luc Poupon and the whole team of organisers are working hard to promote The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011 scheduled from the 4th to 9th April 2011. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 4, Kiwis One-Second Victory

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand exposed the first cracks in the armor of the dominant BMW Oracle Racing team today. The New Zealanders split race wins with the regatta leader, winning their second match by a nail-biting one-second margin over the fast advancing Americans. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 3, BMW Oracle Racing Extends Dominance

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill, the youngest skipper to win the America's Cup, continued an unbroken record today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai as his BMW Oracle Racing team posted two more victories in close match racing. The American team’s record is 6-0 and six points. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 2, Russians and Kiwis Come From Behind

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Synergy Russian Sailing Team and Emirates Team New Zealand both featured in come-from-behind victories during close competition today at the Louis Vuitton Dubai but it is James Spithill’s American team BMW Oracle Racing that enjoys first place with a perfect 4-0 score. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 1 America’s Cup Winner BMW Oracle Racing Leads

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill, winner of the 33rd America's Cup and defender of the 34th America's Cup, topped the standings on the opening day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Brad Van Liew wins first leg in Cape Town

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

American ocean racer Brad Van Liew sailed into Cape Town to claim victory in the first ocean sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS. The 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, blasted across the finish line in Table Bay at 5.51pm local time (3.51pm UTC) doing 10-12 knots in a 15-knot wind. ... read full story

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