The Shipyard Cup 2011 Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Overall

August 15, 2011

Hodgdon Yachts welcomed over 250 big boat racing sailors and their guests at the opening event of Shipyard Cup IX. In the relaxed Maine style, the Shipyard Cup final line-up included sailing yacht VIRAGO, (100′) S/Y ISOBEL (76′) superyacht CHRISTOPHER (150′) yacht WHITEHAWK (92) TENACIOUS sailing yacht (115′) sailing yacht WHISPER (116′) SUMURUN (94′) and... ... read full story

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Day One

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Under a beautiful Maine sky and fair breezes the 2011 Shipyard Cup fleet saw a great day of sailing. After a one hour delay to let the breeze build to a pleasant 10-15 kts., the staggered start spread the fleet out over 52 minutes. After 3 hours of racing on a delightful afternoon sailing yacht... ... read full story

Superyacht fleet arriving for 2011 Shipyard Cup

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boothbay Harbor is starting to buzz with excitement as the entrants for this weekend’s Shipyard Cup start to arrive. The Shipyard Cup is a big boat sailing regatta held annually in the Boothbay Region (racing Saturday and Sunday from about noon – 4:30 P.M. depending on conditions). This year’s Shipyard Cup is of special interest... ... read full story

Hodgdon Yachts introduces the Custom Tenders Line for superyachts

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hodgdon Yachts has nearly two centuries of experience combining art and function. In collaboration with Michael Peters Yacht Desgn, Hodgdon is presenting a series of artful tenders designed to please not only the discriminating owner with good taste but the crew with high standards as well. Beautifully designed, artfully styled and expertly built, these tenders... ... read full story

Hodgdon Yachts offering a taste of Maine at the Monaco Yacht Show 2011

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The oldest American shipyard, Hodgdon Yachts based in Maine will be at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show Hodgen Yachts will introduce their Limo Custom Tender on board the 86m Oceanco superyacht Seven Seas, and will also unveil information about new superyachts constructions. Hodgdon Yachts will then give an update on the 9th edition of the... ... read full story