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Agreement to host the America´s Cup 2013 in San Francisco approved

March 28, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today approved the agreement to host the America’s Cup in San Francisco from September 7 to 22, 2013. One of the most fiercely competitive and sought after trophies in all of sport, the America’s Cup, was first raced in 1851 around the Isle of Wight, 45 years before the modern Olympics. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Georgia to compete in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

March 28, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Kiwis Jim Farmer and Chris Meads 52ft sailing yacht Georgia is to compete in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012. Georgia was the 25th entry in a fleet that is expected to be near 200 when entries close in early August. ... read full story

Noteworthy sailors present at BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2012

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Registration for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival opened at noon today and a steady stream of noteworthy sailors were enjoying a cold drink at the Regatta Beach Bar at Nanny Cay. ... read full story

International Rolex Regatta 2012: Nice and Close

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today is the last day of the International Rolex Regatta 2012, which kicked off on Friday and hosted 68 yachts as well as more than 500 sailors. ... read full story

International Rolex Regatta 2012: Checks and Balances

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A second day of racing for 68 yachts at the International Rolex Regatta 2012 showcased the coastal beauty of St. Thomas and St. John islands with IRC as well as CSA distance courses. ... read full story

International Rolex Regatta 2012: An Energetic Outing to Town and Back

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The three-day International Rolex Regatta started on Saturday, March 24 with “town races”. ... read full story

America’s Cup streamlines and re-organises staff

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

America’s Cup streamlines and re-organizes staff to promote efficiencies. The staff reductions will impact 14 in San Francisco and another 14 staff at other offices around the world. ... read full story

4 Dykstra designed J Class Superyachts started the J Class Racing Season

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been the first time in 75 years, that four Dykstra Naval Architects designed J’s, including the 130´ charter yacht Endeavour, the 129´ sailing yacht Velsheda, the 138´ superyacht Hanuman and the 41.55m charter yacht Ranger competed together in the St Barths Bucket Regatta. ... read full story

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: What A Difference A Day Makes!

March 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Race Day Two offered another fantastic day at the Saint Barths Bucket, full of the sun. Besides the sunshine, a steadily freshening breeze brought the massive fleet just what it needed to move around the “Not So Wiggly” course at a quick and exciting clip. ... read full story

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Day 1 – Natures Deck Wash

March 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today´s St. Barths Bucket racing proved about as good as it gets, despite the unseasonable weather, featuring as usual the ‘Round the Island Race’ clockwise and an incredible fleet of 47 most impressive sailing yachts, hailing from every yacht building nation on earth, with a LOA of close to two kilometers in length total is mind boggling to any normal human being, even us hundreds of die-hard Bucketeers. ... read full story

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