Yacht Racing & Regattas

The inaugural MOD70 trans-oceanic KRYS OCEAN RACE set for July 7, 2012

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.

Swan yachts attended the Mapfre PalmaVela yacht regatta

Swan yachts, including the Swan 60 sailing yacht Emma, the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg´s Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, as well as the Swan 80 superyacht Alpina were present at this year´s Mapfre PalmaVela regatta. Emma took 3rd place, Bronenosec came 7th, while Alpina 9th.

Yachting World Round Antigua Race to kick off on Saturday 28 April

One of the best Caribbean yacht charter destinations – Antigua – will play host to the Yachting World Round Antigua Race, starting this Saturday 28 April. The 43 spectacular vessels competing in this popular race include the 63ft trimaran yacht Paradox, the Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana, as well as the Tripp 75 yacht Blackbird.

Venice America’s Cup World Series, May 15-20, 2012

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.

Ocean Village Marina to welcome the Clipper 11-12 Round the World yachts

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.

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 13 – “A day of Champagne sailing”

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 – a New Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

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.

Superyachts invited to compete in Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

Registrations for the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 are now open and superyachts are encouraged to compete in this world´s best yacht regatta, taking place from August 17 to 25 around the amazing Hamilton Island in Australia.

30.2m Hodgdon sailing yacht WINDCREST placed third in St. Barth´s Bucket

The prominent US shipyard Hodgdon Yachts is proud to present its 30.2m superyacht WINDCREST, finishing 3rd overall in the popular Caribbean race, St. Barth´s Bucket. This beautiful 2006 vessel boasts three lovely staterooms with ensuites, and a spacious salon.

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 12 – Three teams start Ocean Sprint battle

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.

Go Yachting – an official broadcaster for 2012 Top of the Gulf Regatta

One of the top marine TV production specialists in Asia, Go Yachting, has been given the possibility to film the 8th edition of the Top of the Gulf Regatta for a second year.

ORACLE Racing to start its 2013 training program in New Zealand

ORACLE Racing will kick off its 2013 training program at Marsden Point in Northland, New Zealand. This location has been selected thanks to being situated quite close to Core Builders Composites in Warkworth, the company which constructs plenty of the key components for ORACLE Racing’s two AC72 wingsail catamaran yachts.