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New SCOD catamaran yacht DynaWing AC72 – the only AC72 Challenger that isn’t designed to capsize

October 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sauter Carbon Offset Design (SCOD) presents their latest DynaWing AC72 yacht. This magnificent vessel boasts a Schooner Rig measuring only 32 meters, but keeping the same sail area as the 40-metre Wingsail rig. This ensures a significantly reduced heeling moment. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: One of the slowest races in recent years

October 22, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Rolex Middle Sea Race can be considered as one of the slowest races in recent years. Esimit Europa 2 superyacht continues to lead the fleet, followed by Ran 2 yacht and sailing yacht Stig. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 18 yachts now passed the Strait of Messina

October 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race is well underway, marked by very close top positions among the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, sailing yacht Ran 2, as well as luxury yacht Stig. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Grand Start for 83 Yachts

October 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A record number of 83 yachts started this year's Rolex Middle Sea Race today, leaving the Grand Harbour Marina in Malta. At 15:00 CEST the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2 was leading. ... read full story

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race to host a record number of yachts

October 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Kicking off tomorrow, the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race will host more than 80 luxury yachts. The largest as well as fastest will be the 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 to start tomorrow

October 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Tomorrow will see the start of this year's 33rd edition of the popular Rolex Middle Sea Race. There are expected to be blue skies and warm weather. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Royal Malta Yacht Club Crew Party

October 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Last night saw the largest gathering ever organized at the Royal Malta Yacht Club - the Rolex Middle Sea Race Crew Party. The race will kixk off tomorrow, hosting a record number of 82 yachts. ... read full story

Benchmark time for the passage record between Trieste and Valletta set by Esimit Europa 2 superyacht

October 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 has established the benchmark time for the passage record between Trieste and Valletta by finishing the course in 68 hours, 42 minutes and 24 seconds. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 30 yachts competed in the 16-mile Coastal Race

October 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As part of preparation for the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race, kicking off this Saturday, 30 luxury yachts took part in a 16-mile Coastal Race, held yesterday. The JV72 luxury yacht Stig also participated. ... read full story

ORACLE TEAM USA capsizes its catamaran yacht AC72 on San Francisco Bay

October 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 8th day of the ORACLE TEAM USA training session was marked by a capsize of the team's newest AC72 yacht. Luckily, no one on the crew was injured. This is the first ORACLE TEAM USA yacht. The second is scheduled for launch in early 2013. ... read full story

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