Sailing Yachts

Nautor’s Swan launch newly refitted Swan 90 sailing yacht Altair (ex Kora 5)

Nautor’s Swan have carried out a comprehensive refit on the Swan 90 sailing yacht ALTAIR (ex Kora 5).

Classic sailing yacht Stavros S Niarchos on display at the upcoming PSP Southampton Boat Show

Stavros S Niarchos superyacht of 200 feet will be available to view for visitors of the PSP Southampton Boat Show, on Friday 14th September.

Luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2 winner of the 2012 Palermo – Monte Carlo regatta

For the third consecutive year, the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 has become the overall winner of the Palermo – Monte Carlo yacht regatta. This spectacular vessel is now preparing to compete in the upcoming Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, as well as the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

JFA Yachts signs order for the first catamaran yacht Long Island 85 by Marc Lombard

Designed by Marc Lombard, the 26m catamaran yacht Long Island 85 is currently in build at the French shipyard JFA Yachts. Due to be delivered in 2014, Long Island 85 is a spectacular, semi-custom sloop, easily sleeping up to 8 guests.

Luxury motor sailor yacht HORTENSE refitted by JFA Yachts

Launched by the well known French builder JFA Yachts in 2009, the 27,5m superyacht Hortense returned home for a 6-month refit, successfully completed in June. Providing luxurious accommodation to 8 guests, this splendid motor sailer ketch is now cruising in the Northern Europe.

The Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – up to 100 Swan sailing yachts expected to participate

One of the most iconic sailing events, the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta is to start in less then a month, from 10-16 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. Around 100 Swan yachts are believed to participate this year, with almost 70 Swans already having confirmed their participation.

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 competes in the 2012 Palermo – Monte Carlo regatta

Following a great success reached at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 is now participating in this year’s 8th edition of the Palermo – Monte Carlo yacht regatta, which started on Saturday 18th August.

Hodgdon charter yacht SCHEHERAZADE winner of the Shipyard Cup X

This year’s Shipyard Cup X was won by the 115′ luxury charter yacht Scheherazade, constructed by Hodgdon Yachts in 2000, with last refit in 2011. She was followed by charter yachts Rapture and Whisper, respectively. The 2013 edition of this popular event will take place from August 9 to 13.

Special rate for the New England charter yacht AXIA by Palmer Johnson

Luxury sailing yacht AXIA is currently available in New England for a great price and two additional free nights if booked for one week. She is an excellent charter yacht with accommodation for 8-9 guests in total.

Lewmar and Navtec outfit the newly launched Hoek designed 108ft sailing yacht SIMBA and the 33m Soyaslan MUSIC superyacht

Lewmar and Navtec have commissioned their products on two, newly launched sloops: the classic Hoek-designed 108ft superyacht Simba as well as the 33,5m modern yacht Music, a sistership to Jazz Junior yacht, constructed by the Turkish builder Soyaslan Yard.

2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup to start in less than one month

Running from September 2 to 8, the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is to kick off in less than one month. This year’s 23rd edition will be marked by the competitive premiere of the 164ft sailing yacht Better Place as well as the 216ft superyacht Hetairos.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to start this Saturday

This Saturday will see the official start of the 29th edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, with almost 2000 yachts present to enjoy this highly anticipated race. The largest luxury vessel to participate is the 98ft superycht Wild Oats XI.