Yacht Racing & Regattas

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI to be tested at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014

Bob Oatley’s 30-metre supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI will be attending the next month’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, boasting a new, more streamlined bow. The popular Australian regatta will kick off on August 16, 2014.

Photos of Dykstra-refitted sailing yacht Shamrock V at Argentario Sailing Week 2014

Photos of the beautiful J Class charter yacht Shamrock V from her participation in the 2014 Argentario Sailing Week. This outstanding classic vessel has been beautifully refitted by Dykstra Naval Architects.

Sailing yacht Amadour becomes overall winner of 2014 Trophée Bailli de Suffren

Classic sailing yacht Amadour has won this year’s Trophée Bailli de Suffren, as well as the “Sword of Admiral Satan”. Second place went to the last year’s winner – luxury yacht Lelantina.

Panerai British Classic Week 2014 to feature a host of famous sailing yachts

Cowes Yacht Haven will be hosting the 2014 Panerai British Classic Week, running from July 12 to 19. The regatta will be attended by some 50 yachts, including the 1903 Charles Sibbick-designed superyacht Thalassa.

Bermuda and San Diego selected as venues to host 35th America’s Cup

The island of Bermuda and San Diego in California have been shortlisted as potential venues for the 35th America’s Cup. The final host city will be announced before the end of this year.

Video: Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 attended by Claasen yachts

Video showing the majestic Claasen yachts during the Superyacht Cup Palma 2014, which was hosted by the lovely Mallorca yacht holiday destination, positioned in the Mediterranean.

Classic 90-year-old sailing yacht CONDESA DEL MAR to make her debut at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014

Originally launched by the US builder Wilmington Shipyard to a design by L. Francis Herreshoff in 1990, the classic 23-metre sailing yacht Condesa del Mar will make her premiere at the 2014 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The race will run from August 16 to 23.

PlanetSolar to participate as Guest of Honour in first Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup

The inaugural Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2014 will host the world’s largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, as its Guest of Honour. The race will run in the beautiful Mediterranean yacht vacation location – Monaco from July 10 to 12.

Doyle sailing yacht SHOCKWAVE takes line honours and division win in Newport Bermuda Race

This year’s Newport Bermuda Race has been marked by a great victory of Doyle sailing yacht Shockwave. Head of Design at Doyle Sails NZ sailed on board the yacht for the race, together with tactician Robbie Doyle.

J Class Superyacht Cup Palma won by sailing yacht LIONHEART using Carbo-Link’s Carbon Rigging

Fitted with Carbo-Link’s carbon standing rigging, the majestic super yacht Lionheart has become the overall winner of the Superyacht Cup Palma in the J Class. The event was hosted by the fabulous Mediterranean yacht holiday location – Palma in June 2014.

New Trophies for Winners of inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race

Two magnificent perpetual trophies will be awarded to winners of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s very first Transatlantic Race. The race will kick off from Lanzarote on November 29, 2014.

Inaugural Ibiza Rendezvous Superyacht Regatta, Marina Ibiza, October 8 – 11, 2014

The popular Ibiza yacht holiday destination, Marina Ibiza, will be hosting the very first Ibiza Rendezvous Superyacht Regatta, set to run from October 8 to 11, 2014.