Newport, R.I. USA (July 6, 2011) – In the last 24 hours, the arrival of big breeze and sea state for the fleet in the Transatlantic Race 2011 has seen boat speeds whipped into near record-breaking pace. Rambler 100 has just recorded a 12-hour run of 288.8 nautical miles, and, with the breeze building, a... ... read full story
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Swan European Regatta 2011: Nautor’s Swan and PANTAENIUS Join Forces
July 07, 2011
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Nautor’s Swan, manufacturer of the ultimate ocean-going, performance, luxury sailing yachts of unrivalled build, is pleased to announce an extension to their long term partnership with PANTAENIUS, the leading yacht insurance specialist. PANTAENIUS will become the title sponsors of the Owners Dinner during the Swan European Regatta 2011. The Swan European Regatta, one of Nautor’s Swan’s flag... ... read full story
FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.
July 07, 2011
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The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, Porto Cervo, Italy
July 07, 2011
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BLUE SKY, BLUE SEA, BLUE RIBBON The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the veritable highlight of the Mediterranean sailing calendar, will take place from 5-10 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Open to yachts over 18.29-metres (60-feet), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup pits together the largest, finest and most technologically-advanced monohull yachts in direct competition. The event additionally... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 Sets The Pace
July 06, 2011
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The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011. Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Final Start
July 04, 2011
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 3, 2011) – One of the greatest moments in the history of offshore racing took place today with the final start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 setting six yachts on their course from Newport to The Lizard off the southeast coast of England. And as the six magnificent yachts hoisted their... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: South pays for now
July 04, 2011
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Sailing yacht Nordwind and Carina have opened up a significant lead on the rest of the fleet that started the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. These two yachts have stayed in good pressure, whilst the yachts behind that stayed north have not — leaving them well over 100 miles behind the frontrunners. There was,... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: The Rhythm of the Sea
July 04, 2011
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 1, 2011) – Carina, skippered by Rives Potts Jr. (Essex, Conn.), has put on a stellar performance over the last six days since starting the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. This morning, Carina had pulled out a lead of 33 miles over British Soldier crewed by the British Army Sailing... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: A Great First Day onboard Superyacht Maltese Falcon
July 01, 2011
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The 289ft Perini Navi designed superyacht Maltese Falcon which is one of the largest privately-owned sailboats in the world had a fantastic start to the 2011 Transatlantic Race on the 29th of June, as described in Jeremy Smith’s blog, a Deckhand onboard sailing yacht Maltese Falcon. “Yesterday afternoon, we had a fantastic start for the... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Racing Machines Readying For Battle
July 01, 2011
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Since 1866, the cornerstone of offshore yacht racing has been transatlantic races, due, in part, to legendary yachts sailed by icons of the sport. Few, however, would disagree that the impending showdown between Rambler 100 and sailing yacht ICAP Leopard ranks right up there with the best battles of all time. Sunday, July 3, the third... ... read full story
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