ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of... ... read full story
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Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares
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Ocean Theatre, Dramatic Spectacle in the Transatlantic Race 2011 This Morning
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Newport, R.I. USA – This morning, the tension was mounting dockside as 14 yachts made final preparations before they took the second start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 in a spectacular scene full of drama. With a huge number of spectator boats gathered to see the fleet off, the breeze started to build just as... ... read full story
Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Video Photos and Audio
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The overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds ahead... ... read full story
24m Hoek Sailing Yacht Drumfire wins the Superyacht Cup Palma 2011
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The Owner and crew of 24m Hoek Design sailing yacht Drumfire were crowned Overall Winner of the 2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma. A spectacular prize giving ceremony at the Es Baluard Museum overlooking the Bay of Palma marked the end of the 16th edition of the popular superyacht regatta. After showing an early dominance in... ... read full story
Sailing yacht Ranger wins J Class Regatta Newport
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The J Class Newport Regatta finished on Sunday 19th June with a thrilling final race; a wonderful tactical exhibition that showcased the very best of the J Class yachts superyachts and the very best of sailing. Thousands of enthralled spectators were at Fort Adams, Castle Hill, and the headlands around Newport Bay over five days,... ... read full story
2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes
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There’s no doubt that the 2011 fleet of the Superyacht Cup in Palma was nothing short of superb, with a collection yachts to rival any gathered here before or elsewhere. Certainly, Andre Hoek and his many collaborators must be extremely proud of the twenty-five years of floating excellence and a distinct style which we’ve been... ... read full story
Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins
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The surprise overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds... ... read full story
Panerai British Classic Week and HERO combine forces
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Sixty classic yachts and sixty classic cars will come together in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in July during Panerai British Classic Week when Officine Panerai, the British Classic Yacht Club and The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO) will host an event for classic yacht and car enthusiasts. The week-long sailing regatta, (16th-23rd July),... ... read full story
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 Wrap up report
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THRILLS AND SPILLS AT RECORD ENTRY RACE AS WEATHER DOMINATES After a day dominated by the weather which threw everything it had to offer at the record-breaking fleet that competed in Saturday’s 80th Anniversary J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, the last of the 1900+ yachts home, Pendragon of Dartmouth, a Jeanneau Sun... ... read full story
Southern Wind Sailing Yachts at The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta
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The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (LPSR) was an amazing week for Southern Wind – full of fun, at the sea as well as ashore. It took place in Porto Cervo, from June th 7th to 11th. The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (LPSR) is an annual event co-organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda... ... read full story