Yacht Racing & Regattas

2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

The British Classic Yacht Club, with their event sponsor Panerai, have announced the dates for the 10th edition of the Club’s annual Cowes regatta for classic yachts of all sizes.
Renamed for 2011 as ‘Panerai British Classic Week’ next year’s regatta in Cowes will run from Sunday 17th July to Saturday 23rd July

Sea Temperature and Currents Heating up for 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

According to oceanographic data specialist Tidetech, a large eddy of warm water is forming offshore from Sydney which indicates strong southerly surface currents. With favourable wind, this potentially means massive gains for astute competitors.

World Yacht Racing Forum starts tomorrow.

The long awaited World Yacht Racing Forum, co-located with the Yacht Racing Design and Technology Symposium and the International Superyacht Coatings Conference will begin tomorrow morning in Estoril, Portugal.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011.

The Island Sailing Club (ISC) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management are busy putting together their plans to most fittingly commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the famous Round the Island Race in 2011, being held on Saturday 25th June.

2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Review

With high winds bringing the 2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta to a slightly premature end participants were left toasting what has been one of the most competitive series of races in regatta history.

ARC 2010 : Swan 80 sailing yacht Berenice receives Line Honours

The Italian Swan 80, Berenice, is celebrating an excellent end to the year after taking line honours in the 2010 ARC, with a passage of just over 14 days to cross the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia.

World Match Racing Forum to close 2010 Racing Series

Leaders of international yacht racing industry will gather to Estoril, Portugal, 14-15 December, for third edition of World Yacht Racing Forum, Yacht Racing Design and Technology Symposium and second International Superyacht Coatings Conference.

North Sails to make sails for the MOD 70 series

Multi One Design S.A. and North Sails are pleased to announce the beginning of a unique collaboration in offshore racing: an exclusive partnership over the 2011-2014 period. North Sails will supply the entire MOD 70 fleet for the Multi One Championship. A unique challenge for a unique multihull!

Porsche Driver backed by Fairline takes podium position in Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

Fairline, the luxury motor yacht brand, is focusing on owner lifestyle in Australasia and backing high profile events and sportsmen, including international racing car driver Rodolfo Avila. In his first year Jebsen Marine, Avila finished an impressive 2nd position at the final round of the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in Zhuhai, China this month.

St.Maarten Heineken Regatta: Decades of Dedication

After more than 25 years of commitment to the event, Heineken has signed another three year contract to full support the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta.

Phuket Kings Cup 2010: Luxury sailing yachts to chase Premier honours

The Phuket Kings Cup Premier Class members, ranging in size from 15 metres to over 30 metres, will be the elegant giants of the modern racing boats competing in this year’s event starting on 4th December.

2011 Audi Med Cup Dates

The 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit season is set to follow a very similar schedule of dates as 2010, with one regatta in each of France, Italy, Portugal and two regattas in Spain. As yet most of the city venues have been decided, but final negotiations are continuing.