Half of the fleet brought to the end the Ocean Sprint on Day 14 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, with Geraldton Western Australia setting new time to beat in the Ocean Sprint.
The new MOD70 trans-oceanic KRYS OCEAN RACE was proudly presented for the very first time yesterday at the French Consulate in New York, as the start city to this race, set for July 7, 2012. The race is expected to be attended by the world´s best sailors, with the finish line in Brest, France between 13 and 14 July 2012.
HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show 2012 has launched a new promotion for exhibitors – a reduction of 15% on rates for stand space and berths, as well as volume discount, based on the total number of yachts present at the Show. Held for the very first time at the heart of Amsterdam, the Show runs from September 4 to 9, 2012.
One of the largest yacht clubs in the world, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, has won once again the “Yacht Club of the Year” award, organised by The Asian Marine & Boating Awards for the 3rd year running.
Princess Yachts has proudly presented its new official range of merchandise, collaborating with the popular Italian marine clothing brand SLAM.
America’s Cup World Series is now moving from Naples to Venice, Italy for the penultimate yacht regatta, running from May 15 to 20, 2012. The ACWS sailors will have to face one of the narrowest and most challenging race course in competitive sailing. Everybody is asking now whether the Italian team Luna Rossa Challenge can win two races in a row.
MDL´s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, UK will host the successful return of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World yachts, after almost 41,000 miles of competing in this world´s longest race.
Day 13 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race has been called ‘Champagne sailing’ as speeds make it back up to double figure knots.
Champagne Lanson, including White Label, Black Label, Rosé Label as well as Gold Label Vintage Champagne Lanson, has been selected as a New Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012, taking place from August 11 to 18.
It has been a great success for the Venice International Boat Show/NauticShow 2012 with increase of over 30% of yachts as well as exhibitors in comparison to the last year. Around 25.000 visitors were present at the Show, admiring 220 yachts on display.
On Day 12 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race crews keep fighting despite frustrating lack of winds and three teams out of the ten competing teams start Ocean Sprint battle to obtain a vital additional point.