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Superyacht Zefira’s debut BVI Superyacht Regatta

March 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Known by many as the ‘yachting capital of the Caribbean,’ the BVI Superyacht Regatta is the perfect setting for a unique gathering of some of the world’s finest sailing superyachts. It will be Zefira's debut regatta after her launch in New Zealand last year. Zefira's experienced owners are looking forward to sailing in the fleet of 12 sailing superyachts. ... read full story

Superyacht Cup Palma 2011: Palma De Mallorca gears up with new entries

March 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Preparations are well underway for the 2011 Superyacht Cup regatta from 22-25 June in Palma. So far, 16 yachts have registered for the event including five brand new entries that have never competed in the event before. Space at the Muelle Viejo only allows for a maximum of 20-22 entries. ... read full story

31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Day 3

March 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On a strange, squally day where it rained early and often—and in many divisions, both skill and luck, sometimes in heavy doses, played a major role in the final results—the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta came to a close this afternoon following a single, extremely taxing point-to-point race from Marigot to Simpson Bay. ... read full story

2012 Around Tasmania Challenge for maxi yachts

March 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Matthew Flinders achieved it more than two centuries ago, 40 cruising yachts are currently doing it – circumnavigating Australia’s island State of Tasmania. Now the challenge is for maxi yachts to race around Tasmania in January, 2012! ... read full story

31st Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Day 2

March 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Racing sailors know it as Moving Day, the midpoint in a regatta when the time has come to make a move, either to solidify your place in the standings or, for boats that have not yet sailed to their potential, to elevate your position in the fleet. And on Day 2 in the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with a pair of contests conducted for the CSA racing classes 1-6, the opportunity to move up—or down—was at hand. ... read full story

31st Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Day 1

March 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 31st edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta kicked off in surprising style today as nearly 200 boats in 18 classes set sail anticipating both serious fun and, of course, serious competition. While most everyone enjoyed a good time and tight racing, they also encountered seriously challenging conditions thanks to squally skies, fluky breeze, and more than one or two windless holes on the racecourse. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: Grand finale of the Caribbean yacht racing season

March 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In less than two months, Antigua Sailing Week, the Caribbean's longest
running and best-known regatta, will be in full flow and there is still time to experience one of the top sailing regattas worldwide. Competitors will be
flocking to Antigua from all over the world, sailors and yachts from well-over a dozen countries are coming to the magical island in the central Caribbean. 

 ... read full story

The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2011 Calendar Announced

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The classic yacht season kicks off again with a schedule that promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before: Officine Panerai presents the 2011 season of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the leading international regatta circuit reserved for classic and vintage yachts, in which over 500 classic sailboats, including many of the most beautiful watercrafts in the world, will challenge each other in water courses that have made yachting history. ... read full story

The Dubois Cup 2011 at the YCCS in Porto Cervo, Sardinia

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Dubois Cup is an exciting regatta that brings together many Dubois designed yachts, owners, crew industry associates and media alike. There are currently eight yachts confirmed Including three of Dubois' prominent launches from the last year. Superyacht Kokomo (58.4m) sailing yacht Twizzle (57.5m) and yacht Zefira (49.7m ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: One Month to Go

March 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With one month to go until the start of racing, the Les Voiles de St. Barth has registered no fewer than 49 yachts, divided according to their size and class in five divisions:“Don’t change a thing!,” said Read about the Les Voiles des St. Barth format, which features short daytime race courses that will have Rambler 100 and Leopard 3 facing off for the first time with that type of racing. ... read full story

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