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Les Voiles de Saint Tropez celebrates 30 years

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The sailing calendar for classic yachts in the Mediterranean includes stops in idyllic ports including Antibes, Monaco, and Cannes. But it is the finale in St Tropez that is the not-to-be-missed conclusion for classic and modern yachts alike. This year Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – which began life as La Nioulargue – marks the 30th... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Sailing yacht Nan, S/Y Moonbeam IV, Arcadia, Léonore and Classic yacht Shamrock V win

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Régates Royales last and decisive event of the 2011 Panerai Trophy ended today in Cannes. Due to the extremely light easterly wind on the bay of La Napoule organizers had no choice but to abandon racing and the eye-catching traditional yachts had their final “red carpet” coming back to the old port. Sailing yacht... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Italy’s Giuseppe Duca wins in the Dragon class

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wind was not on the Dragon crews’ side this Friday for the last and decisive rendez-vous. A light and flimsly air, not enough to have the boats moving, forced the Committee to calli it a day and send the 58 strong fleet back ashore. The final ranking has then been decided taking into consideration the... ... read full story

America’s Cup dazzles at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following a successful America’s Cup World Series in Plymouth, the America’s Cup trophy is in Monaco this week to be part of three events during the Monaco Yacht Show. The stunning backdrop of Monte Carlo is the setting for Superyacht owners, captains, brokers, designers, media and other industry leaders during the annual yacht show. Iain... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Light Winds on Day 3 in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The light easterly wind put at test the crews’, and especially the tacticians’ ability on day 3 of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai in the sun bathed bay of La Napoule. The race committee was forced to wait until the early afternoon hours to fire the start signal for the classic yachts. Two races... ... read full story

Régates Royales 2011: Sun shines on Day 2 in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The stunning bay of La Napoule provided the competitors with great sailing conditions, ideal for close, fast racing. Under blue skies, in bright sun and good breeze the sixty-eight classic yachts and fifty-eight Dragons completed the second day of the Régates Royales, final and decisive event of the Panerai Trophy 2011. The Big Boats sailing... ... read full story

Superyacht Cup Double for 2012 Olympic Year – Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Organisers of the Superyacht Cup regattas are pleased to confirm dates for two editions of the popular Superyacht Cup Regatta they will host next year including the first ever Superyacht Cup in Cowes, UK. The 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma will take place in the traditional venue of Palma, Mallorca from 20-23 June,... ... read full story

ORACLE Racing Spithill win AC Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Spithill and crew thrived to win treacherous Fleet Racing Championship as capsizes and collisions mark the final day in Plymouth. Crowds on Plymouth Hoe were treated to thrills and spills, capsizes and collisions, as the America’s Cup World Series raced to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday. ORACLE Racing Spithill won the Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship... ... read full story

Feature: Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC at the Voiles de St.Tropez after busy summer

September 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

So far, Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC has been reeling off some 4500 miles this season, starting in St. Tropez, she participated in the “Bailli de Suffren”, a great event, unique for the combination of racing and cruising in company whereas the latter is taken more seriously than the first. After the finish in Malta, Atlantic... ... read full story

Audi MedCup 2011 – Conde de Godo of Barcelona Trophy: Day of Judgement

September 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A big day, perhaps even the biggest yet on the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit. After 41 races spread over four countries, Portugal, France, Italy and Spain and wind conditions from fierce 35 knot gusts in windy Cascais at the start of the season in May, to this finale regatta in the light, sometimes capricious sea... ... read full story

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