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The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race open for entries

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race organized by the Barbados Cruising Club in association with Mount Gay Rum and The Barbados Tourism Authority is now open for entries! Following the success of the 75th anniversary race, held annually on Errol Barrow Day the 21st January a national holiday honouring Barbados’ first Prime Minister,... ... read full story

F-class sailing yacht Firefly racing debut at Superyacht Cup

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Firefly, a classically lined racing yacht recently launched in Amsterdam and the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs made her racing debut at the latest SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca. Superyacht FireFly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull and superstructure designed by Hoek Design and... ... read full story

8th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2011 begins

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over the years Image Asia Events Co. Ltd. in conjunction with Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa have created an event that today rivals the best in the region. Now in its 8th year Phuket Raceweek’s reputation has grown in stature, for delivering four days of world-class yacht racing from the superb 5 star Evason... ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Lighter Conditions For Day 3

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Although somewhat grey and dank conditions prevailed for much of Day 3 of the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes, the fleet of vintage and classic sailing yachts were able to successfully complete Race 2 of the regatta in winds which eventually ranged from 6 – 12 knots. With the earlier morning breeze evaporating at... ... read full story

Audi MedCup – Region of Sardinia Trophy practice race won by sailing yacht Ran

July 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

When they won today’s 52 Series Practice Race Niklas and Catherine Zennström and their Ràn team enjoyed a morale boosting reminder that they are just one of several 52 Series teams which are in shape to leave the capital city of Sardinia next Sunday with the Region of Sardinia Trophy in their possession.           Their... ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Tough Conditions on Day Two

July 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The crews of the 71 classic yachts competing at Panerai British Classic Week 2011 were delighted when they awoke this morning to discover that yesterday’s strong winds had abated somewhat.  Race Officer Tony Lovell confirmed his intention to start today’s single race at noon and set up his course to the east of Cowes with... ... read full story

4th RIVA TROPHY 2011 in Monaco and St Tropez

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fourth Riva Trophy, an annual event reserved for Riva owners organised by Monaco Boat Service, Riva’s Monaco based dealer, was held from 8th to 10th of July 2011 in the beautiful setting of Monaco and St. Tropez. Taking part in this exclusive RIVA TROPHY 2011 event were Owners from all over Europe who have made Riva... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Force 10 Atlantic Finale

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 18, 2011) – Experiencing the roughest weather conditions of any yacht in the Transatlantic Race 2011, Sasha, skippered by Albrecht and Erika Peters (Munich, Germany), crossed the finish line at The Lizard at 20:10 UTC on 17 July.  At sea for over 22 days, the husband and wife team sailed their... ... read full story

Swan European Regatta 2011: All four Class winners decided on final race

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fifth and final day of the Swan European Regatta got underway again in bright sunshine. There was a simmer of tension detected on the dock as crews were preparing for their ultimate day of racing. A lack of wind early this morning meant it was touch and go but a full 11 knots West... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Fight to the Finish

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 14, 2011) – After racing nearly 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, the two Class 40s in the Transatlantic Race 2011 are set to provide a dramatic finish as they approach The Lizard on the south coast of England.  Sailing yacht Concise 2, skippered by Ned Collier-Wakefield (Oxford, U.K.), is just... ... read full story

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