With its technical shakedown now complete, it is handover day for the new AC45 wing-sailed catamaran, marking the beginning of the next era of the America’s Cup. America’s Cup Race Management (ACRM) will now manage the logistics, care and maintenance of the prototype as competitors test the boat over the coming weeks. The AC45 is the forerunner to the larger AC72, which will be used in the 34thAmerica’s Cup. ... read full story
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Sunreef 114 Catamaran CHE nominated for Superyacht Design Awards 2011
January 31, 2011
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Sunreef’s biggest superyacht, the Sunreef 114 CHE catamaran is a finalist in World Superyacht Awards 2011 in category: Best Sailing Yacht in range 30-45 m! Final results on winning yachts will be announced on 7th May 2011 during the official gala dinner in London ... read full story
Superyacht KAORI to the Rescue
January 25, 2011
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The sailing superyacht KAORI came to the aid of a small sailing yacht in distress off Hobart, Tasmania, Australia the Mercury reported yesterday. The 38.1 meter Palmer Johnson S/Y Kaori left Hobart at 6am yesterday, where she has been admired by locals since she arrived on January 13, but took an unexpected detour in response to a... ... read full story
Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50
January 23, 2011
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Fitzroy Yachts if New Zeland, started work in July 2010 on sailing yacht G50, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design G50, with interior design and styling by the owner. Fitzroy have collaborated with Dubois on many of their boats including the international... ... read full story
Fitzroy Yachts 40.50m fast cruising sailing yacht F41
January 23, 2011
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Fitzroy yachts, New Zealand have recently begun construction on a 40.5m (131’) Sailing Yacht Project named F41. The sleek Frers designed sloop features a silver hull and superstructure, offset by extensive Teak decks. Dick Young is responsible for the interior design. ... read full story
Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2011
January 18, 2011
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A full fleet of sailing craft from the graceful Jessie Logan, built in 1878, to the grunty Ports of Auckland tugboats and nippy P class yachts skippered by the next generation of racing sailors will bring the Waitemata Harbour alive in a maritime spectacle to celebrate the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, on Monday, 31 January 2011. ... read full story
AC45 Americas Cup Wing-Sailed Catamaran Launched in Auckland
January 16, 2011
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The New Catamaran Class Centerpiece of 2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series is launched in New Zealand – the AC 45 cat. Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour showcased a glimpse into the future of the America’s Cup with the debut of the wing-sailed AC45 catamaran. The forerunner to the next generation of America’s Cup boats, the AC45 made... ... read full story
Velux 5 Oceans: Brad Van Liew wins 2nd leg in Wellington, New Zealand.
January 16, 2011
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AMERICAN solo ocean racer Brad Van Liew today made it two wins from two ocean sprints as he sailed into Wellington, New Zealand, to claim victory in second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. For the 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, it brought to an end a gruelling month-long slog through the Southern Ocean from Cape Town in South Africa alone on his Eco 60 yacht Le Pingouin. ... read full story
Velux 5 Oceans: Yachts approach the south of New Zealand
January 13, 2011
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To go east, or not to go east – that is the question facing the VELUX 5 OCEANS skippers as they approach the south of New Zealand, less than 1,000 nautical miles from the finish line in Wellington. After four gruelling weeks at sea sailing through one of the most inhospitable oceans in the world, the end might be in sight for the tired ocean racers but the race is by no means over. ... read full story
Pendennis Sailing yacht Christopher selects Williams Performance Tenders
January 12, 2011
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Williams Performance Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, has been selected by leading superyacht builder Pendennis to provide a customised tender for the newly launched Sailing yacht Christopher. ... read full story
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