Yacht Racing & Regattas

Designers discuss a new boat class for America’s Cup

An important step was taken towards creating the next America’s Cup boat when 19 designers met in Valencia. The main point of discussion was, whether to […]

Velux 5 Ocean Yacht Race 2010 / 2011 – Hill & Knowlton to handle media

The VELUX 5 OCEANS, the solo round-the world yacht race which starts October 17, 2010, has appointed leading strategic communications agency Hill & Knowlton to handle […]

Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero win the Portugal Trophy Cascais

The current Audi MedCup champions Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero proved they have lost nothing from their competitive edge as they both opened their respective 2010 season with resounding wins in the Portugal Trophy, Cascais.

Jessica Watson – Australia’s Sailing Hero

Just two days shy of her 17th birthday, Watson sailed her 10-metre yacht Ella’s Pink Lady up Sydney Harbour, the same spot she left from almost seven months ago.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010 entries top 1000

The J.P. Morgan Asset Management the Round the Island Race yacht entries top 1000 in 2010. What’s in a name? Boat names, not unlike people, can […]

America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct 6 new nominees.

The America’s Cup Hall of Fame, in Bristol Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the selection of Simon Daubney, Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean Phipps, Mike Drummond, and Halsey Herreshoff for induction into the Hall of Fame on September 18, 2010.

Royal Thames Yacht Club & the Cumberland Cup as sponsored by Audemars Piguet

The international battle for the honour of winning the world’s oldest yachting trophy – dating back to 1775 and established some 76 years before the America’s […]

New Esimit Europa 2 Race Yacht – Fastest in the World?

Sponsored and supported by numerous European institutions, the 30-meter sailboat is among the fastest boats in the world and an ambassador for European Energy. Igor Simcic […]

Audi MedCup: Preparations end and yacht racing begins today

Preparations and planning come to an end today as the first races of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit’s TP52 series are scheduled to get under way […]

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 Sees Strong Yacht Fleet Including the Newcomer Sailing Yacht P2

Demand is still strong for a place in the fleet of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the diversity exemplified by the substantial entry list of yachts is testament to the first class racing conditions of the Costa Smeralda and the popularity of this annual event.

The 2010 Pendennis Cup Sailing Yacht Regatta

On Tuesday night the large marquee on Events Square in the centre of Falmouth throw’s open its doors and gives Pendennis Cup participants their first chance of the week to rub shoulders with other competitors in the other fleets taking part in the wider regatta.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week Australia 2010

The centuries old saying, ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,’ will be ringing true for Melbourne yachtsman Ross Wilson and his crew at […]