The first race of the J Class Regatta 2012 in Falmouth started with a delay caused by fog, with luxury charter yacht Ranger, currently taking the first place. She is followed by superyachts Velsheda and Rainbow, respectively.
The overall winner of the Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 has become the 40m Royal Huisman charter yacht Maria Cattiva, followed by charter yachts Atalante and Highland Breeze, respectively.
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.
For the first time in 20 years, the live America’s Cup racing will come back to network television in the USA, with the transmission of the final day of competing at the Newport AC World Series on NBC.
Sunday saw the beginning of the practice for four luxury vessels, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta. These comprise charter yacht Ranger, sailing yacht Lionheart, luxury yacht Rainbow as well as superyacht Velsheda.
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.
Lewmar will be present at this year’s superyacht regattas, including the J Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup. Four spectacular vessels competing in the J Class Regatta, such as luxury charter yacht Ranger and others will be fitted with Lewmar equipment, while the company will act as one of the sponsors in the Pendennis Cup.
Competing through a confused wind pattern, Day 2 of this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma brought the victory of the superyacht Firefly in Class 1, followed by charter yachts Atalante and Maria Cattiva, respectively, both belonging to Class 2.
Running from June 28 to July 1, the Newport America’s Cup World Series will see the maximum effort of the ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL to obtain the overall victory in the final event of the 2011-12 ACWS season.
The Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race fleet competing in Race 13 from Nova Scotia to Derry-Londoderry overcame the tropical storm ‘Chris’ ahead of the finish line victory, with the Welcome to Yorkshire coming first, followed by Geraldton Western Australia.
In order to make it available for purchase or lease, the company Multi One Design S.A has purchased the MOD70 trimaran yacht No. 02 (ex Veolia Environnement), fully prepared to compete in the Multi One Championship. This spendid vessel was launched on June 18, 2011.
This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma started with perfect weather conditions. Class 1 is currently led by the 34m charter yacht Highland Breeze, built by Nautor Swan and designed by Frers, while the current winner of Class 2 is the 30m luxury yacht Reesle, designed by Hoek.