Sailing Yachts

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014: 100ft sailing yacht COMANCHE leads the fleet

Jim Clark’s 100-ft Maxi yacht Comanche (USA) is currently leading the fleet in the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, followed by seven-time line honours winner superyacht Wild Oats XI by one nautical mile.

Wild Oats XI Yacht ready to participate in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014

The legendary 100ft Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is ready to participate in the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, set to kick off tomorrow, on December 26, 2014. The greatest challenge is expected to come from the newly launched superyacht Comanche.

Preparations for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014 in full swing

Preparations for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014, set to start on Friday’s Boxing Day, are in full swing. The race will be attended by five 100-foot Maxis, including the all-new superyacht Comanche.

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI suffers boom damage in lead-up to Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The majestic 100-foot super yacht Wild Oats XI broke her 13-metre boom as preparing for the upcoming Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel is going for a historic eighth line honours in this year’s race.

RORC Transatlantic Race is Born

The inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 was attended by an international fleet of yachts, including crew from at least 12 different nations, racing majestic Maxi yachts. The overall winner of the race has become the Baltic 78 charter yacht Lupa of London.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 Prizegiving

The Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, a lovley Grenada yacht holiday location, nestled in the Caribbean, has recently played a host to the RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 Prizegiving. The overall winner of the race has become the Baltic 78 charter yacht Lupa of London.

Nominations for 2015 MDL Sail Training Awards now open

It is now possible to register for the 2015 MDL Sail Training Awards. The nominations are open until Friday, January 16, 2015.

A torrid start likely for Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet

The famous 100ft sailing yacht Wild Oats XI is going for an unprecedented eighth line honours in what is the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The final sea trial for the yacht and crew is planned to run on Christmas Eve.

Sailing catamaran Sea-Voyager 83’ concept

Superyacht Sea-Voyager 83’ concept is a beautiful 83-foot sailing catamaran, superbly penned by Sea Voyager from Latvia. The vessel can accommodate its guests in utmost in luxury.

Video: 45m classic sailing yacht MALCOLM MILLER refitted by Conrad Shipyard

A video showing the newly refitted 45m classic superyacht Malcolm Miller, recently re-launched by Conrad Shipyard in Poland.

Exclusive Interview: Southern Italy and Aeolian Islands Yacht Charter aboard Sailing Catamaran OMBRE BLU

An exclusive interview with the owners and the crew of the fantastic Lagoon 500 charter yacht OMBRE BLU, available for rent in Mediterranean’s Italy, including Aeolian yacht charters, Sardinia, Sicily, Naples, Amalfi, Capri or the Tuscan isles.

Atlantic Record broken by 100ft Maxi superyacht LEOPARD 3

December 3, 2014, saw the 100ft Maxi charter yacht Leopard 3 set a new record for the ARC Race, when she crossed the finish line off Rodney Bay, a fabulous St.Lucia yacht holiday destination, nestled in the Caribbean.