Photos of Dykstra-refitted sailing yacht Shamrock V at Argentario Sailing Week 2014

Photos of the beautiful J Class charter yacht Shamrock V from her participation in the 2014 Argentario Sailing Week. This outstanding classic vessel has been beautifully refitted by Dykstra Naval Architects.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014, August 31 – September 6

To be hosted by the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo from August 31 to September 6, this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will kick off in less than two months. The popular Mediterranean regatta will be attended by such outstanding vessels as 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 and the 216ft mega yacht Hetairos.

Dramatic conclusion to inaugural Frers Cup 2014

The very first Frers Cup 2014, hosted by the fantastic Sicily yacht holiday location – Trapani, was marked by a dramatic conclusion. The overall prize went to the Swan 80 yacht Plis Play.

Frers Cup 2014: Day 2

After an intense battle, German Frers Swan 112 charter yacht Mystery was the winner of Race Three at the inaugural Frers Cup, after time correction. Vincente Garcia Torres’ Swan 80 yacht Plis Play was second with Armando Grandi’s Wally 100 superyacht Gibian taking third place.

Hoek-designed sailing yacht Lionheart Crowned King of the J-Class fleet

The overall winner of the J-Class in this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma has become luxury yacht Lionheart. This majestic vessel was built by Claasen Shipyards to a design by Andre Hoek, a regular race crew member of the Lionheart team.

Frers Cup 2014: Day 1

Being hosted by the lovely Sicily yacht holiday destination – Trapani, the first edition of the Frers Cup started today with a dockside Welcome Party.

A great regatta season for McConaghy yachts in USA and Europe

So far, it has been an exceptionally successful 2014 regatta season for McConaghy-built yachts. These include Reichel/Pugh-designed sailing yacht Shockwave, which claimed Line Honours in the 2014 Newport Bermuda Race.

Giraglia Rolex Cup: A symbol of friendship between countries, yachtsmen and yacht clubs

Attended by an amazing number of 242 yachts, this year’s 62nd Giraglia Rolex Cup was another great success. The overall winner has become Bernard Vananty’s Swan 42 yacht TIXWAVE, while superyacht ESIMIT EUROPA 2 secured her fouth Line Honours victory in this popular Mediterranean regatta.

Huge success of Royal Huisman yachts at Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

The recently concluded Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was a great success for Royal Huisman yachts. Frers-designed sailing yacht Unfurled became first overall.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014: Overall victory for sailing yacht LIONHEART in J Class

The recently concluded Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was marked by the overall victory of luxury yacht Lionheart in the five strong J Class.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 attended by five Claasen yachts

This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma came to its end last week, marked by a great success of five Claasen yachts. These included such beauties as luxury charter yacht Atalante.

Always exceptional Giraglia Rolex Cup

Attended by an impressive number of 206 yachts, the recently concluded 62nd Giraglia Rolex Cup was marked by the overall victory of Bernard Vananty’s sailing yacht Tixwave. Igor Simcic’s superyacht Esimit Europa 2 took the line honours trophy as the fleet’s fastest boat.