Classic Yachts

Pendennis Cup 2012: Day 3 – Mariquita and Mikado superyachts leading their Classes

Marked by a more stable 5-7 knot wind, Racing Day 3 of the Pendennis Cup 2012 in Falmouth was won by superyacht Mariquita in Class 2 and luxury yacht Mikado in Class 3.

Pendennis Cup 2012: Day 2 – Luxury yachts Unfurled and Firebrand taking top positions in their class

Racing Day 2 of the 3rd Pendennis Cup saw much lighter as well as changeable winds. At the moment, superyacht Unfurled leads in Class 2, while the overall winner in Class 3 is currently Firebrand yacht.

The 3rd Pendennis Cup: Racing Day 1 – Superyacht Mariette of 1915 currently leading in Class 2 and luxury yacht Mikado in Class 3

A closely fought battle was seen on the water during the first day of racing at the 2012 Pendennis Cup, with luxury yacht Mariette of 1915 taking the top position in Class 2, The Pendennis Cup Class, while Mikado yacht is currently leading in Class 3, The Little Dennis Classic Class.

Carlo Riva celebrates his 90th Birthday

Three reasons to celebrate for the prestigious Italian boatbuilder RIVA: 170 years of the RIVA yard, 50 years of the Aquarama and Carlo Riva’s 90th Birthday.

The best Dutch yachtbuilders on display at the 2012 HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show

There will be an impressive selection of Dutch as well as international yards presented at the 2012 HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show, such as Mulder Shipyard, K&M Yachtbuilders, Princess Yachts, Ferretti, Pershing and many others.

76m charter yacht STAD AMSTERDAM to be open to the public during the 2012 HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show

Measuring 76 meters in length, the exceptional classic charter yacht Stad Amsterdam will be berthed at this year’s HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show, open to public on Friday afternoon and over the weekend. Built by Damen Oranjewerf and designed by Gerard Dijkstra & Partners, this spectacular tall ship provides an impressive number of 14 lovely and elegant cabins to her guests.

34th Régates Royales Trophée Panerai, September 23-30, 2012

Exceptional classic sailing boats, such as Eilean superyacht or luxury yacht Mariquita will meet once again in this year’s 34th edition of the Régates Royales Trophée Panerai, held from September 23 to 30 in the stunning bay of Cannes.

Hoek designed 25.9m sailing yacht VELACARINA by Claasen Shipyards to compete in the Pendennis Cup

At the moment, the 2005 luxury sailing yacht Velacarina by Claasen Jachtbouw is getting ready for this year’s Pendennis Cup, held from July 2 to 7. Designed by well known Andre Hoek, Velacarina is a Truly Classic vessel, boasting beautiful interior made of wood.

Winner of the 2012 Westward Cup – the 1915 classic yacht Mariette by Herreshoff

The overall winner of this year’s Westward Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Mariette, followed by the charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora) and the superyacht Mariquita, respectively.

Westward Cup 2012: Day 3 – An early conclusion

With no competing on the final day Saturday 16 June, this year’s Westward Cup, attended by three big class vessels, including charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), Mariette superyacht and luxury yacht Mariquita, was concluded today.

Westward Cup 2012: Three Big Class yachts racing for the Yacht Club de Monaco Trophy

The three Big Class yachts racing in this year’s Westward Cup gathered today the Eatern Solent to compete for Yacht Club de Monaco Trophy. These include the 49.5m (160ft) charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), the 42.06m (138ft) luxury yacht Mariette, and the 38.1m (125ft) superyacht Mariquita. Today’s race was won by Mariette, now having 3 points in the overall competing.

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