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RORC CARIBBEAN 600: Superyacht Hetairos in front

February 22, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 214ft supermaxi sailing yacht Hetairos claimed poll position in the RORC Caribbean 600 at 1500 local time, passing to leeward of George David’s 90ft maxi yacht Rambler off the east coast of Montserrat. S/Y Hetairos let loose on a broad reach, blasting through the Caribbean surf at a speed in excess of 22 knots.... ... read full story

2012 RORC Caribbean 600: The George David’s RP90 sailing yacht Rambler out in front

February 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The George David's RP90 sailing yacht Rambler is currently winning the 2012 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race, being over 20 miles ahead of the 214ft superyacht Hetairos, even though Rambler is less than half the size. ... read full story

The launch of America´s Cup Business Connect

February 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The America's Cup Event Authority launched America's Cup Business Connect, a web-based business portal that will serve as a one-stop shop for local companies to compete for America’s Cup business. ... read full story

RORC Caribbean 600: A Dazzling send off to Start Class Zero

February 21, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Right from the start of the 4th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 there was drama. Low cloud enveloped Antigua and a massive squall caused a torrential downpour. With the wind gusting up to 20 knots, the crew were scrambling for wet weather gear. The feisty conditions caused some hair-raising action under the cliffs of... ... read full story

2012 NZ Millennium Cup won by the 34m Superyacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 NZ Millennium Cup has been won by the 34m superyacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments. This beautiful composite sloop won both the International Superyacht Society award for Best Sailing Yacht and the Showboats Design Award for Best Sailing Yacht when launched in 2002. ... read full story

4th RORC Caribbean 600 Crews Welcome by Antigua

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 4th RORC Caribbean 600 crews were hosted in Antigua by the Antigua Yacht Club, preparing the biggest party ever organised for over 500 sailors. ... read full story

34th America´s Cup: Ground on the Port of San Francisco’s James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 officially broken

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The ground on the Port of San Francisco’s James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 was officially broken on February 1 with a ceremonial mechanized punch through the roof of Pier 27, arranged by the City, Port and Event Authority officials. ... read full story

Works on the Naples Infrastructure for the America´s Cup in Progress

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Works on the Naples infrastructure necessary for the America´s Cup World Series event in 2012, starting on April 7 are well underway. ... read full story

Compagnia della Vela to welcome the 34th America´s Cup in Venice

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Compagnia della Vela will welcome the 34th America´s Cup in Venice, Italy in May. There will be four conferences, during which some of the best international sailing players will speak about their experience in the America's Cup world. ... read full story

34th America´s Cup: Sustainability Plan Revealed

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 34th America´s Cup, to be held in San Francisco in 2013 has revealed its sustainability plan to become a model sporting event and leave a positive legacy in the community as well as on the sport of sailing. ... read full story

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