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Superyacht regattas and luxury yacht racing around the world.

Velux 5 Oceans: Christophe Bullens buys sailing yacht Eco 60 Artech days before race

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens has confirmed he expects to be on the start line of the VELUX 5 OCEANS after securing a new boat the Eco 60 Artech just five days before the start of the 30,000-mile solo round the world race. ... read full story

America’s Cup: New AC45 catamaran class takes shape in Auckland

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new AC45 catamaran class is taking shape in Auckland, New Zealand. The AC45 is the little sister with attitude to the AC72. Both classes are fundamental parts of the transformation of the America’s Cup. ... read full story

Synergy Sailing Team to build new TP52 for the 2011 Audi MedCup

October 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Russian Sailing Team Synergy announced, they will build a new TP52 for the upcoming Audi MedCup Circuit regatta. ... read full story

VELUX 5 OCEANS: Race Village in La Rochelle open

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The VELUX 5 OCEANS race village in La Rochelle opened today, the 17th of October. The race village is the largest in the VELUX 5 OCEANS’ 28-year history and 8 days of festivities are planned to celebrate race. ... read full story

Lady Pippa Blake first Ambassador to the Volvo Ocean Race Legends Regatta.

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lady Pippa Blake, wife of the late, great Sir Peter Blake, is to be the first Ambassador to the Volvo Ocean Race Legends reunion and regatta, which takes place on 1-5 November in Alicante 2011. ... read full story

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: New Assistant Race Director Justin Taylor

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has grown with each biennial race and as next year’s 11-12 event is set to be the biggest yet, race organiser Clipper Ventures plc has appointed accomplished yachtsman and former engineer and construction manager, Justin Taylor, as the new Assistant Race Director. ... read full story

RHKYC China Coast Regatta 2010

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010 China Coast Regatta, running from 15-17 October 2010, organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club have confirmed 45 boats in eight Divisions. Yachts range in size from the 75’ Reichel Pugh, Jelik III to a brand new fleet of J/80’s who will contest China Coast Regatta in the waters to the south east of Hong Kong Island. ... read full story

TP52 World Championship: Quantum Racing wins second world title

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Quantum Racing have won their second TP52 World title in three years, containing the 2009 world champion Matador crew in the final race of the TP52 World Championship off Valencia. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup regeneration

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Richard Worth & Craig Thompson, two of the most distinguished figures in world sport will lead the regeneration of the America’s Cup. Richard Worth will be Chairman of the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) Management Board and Craig Thompson has been appointed CEO of ACEA. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Christophe Bullens determined to sail.

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens and his team are working hard to find a new Eco 60 for the start of the VELUX 5 OCEANS in one week. Christophe Bullens yacht Five Oceans of Smiles was cruelly dismasted on the way to La Rochelle earlier this week. ... read full story

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