Yacht Racing & Regattas

Rolex China Sea Race 2014 to kick off on April 16

The biennial Rolex China Sea Race will start on April 16, 2014. The 2012 edition of this popular race was won by the 90ft superyacht Genuine Risk, competing this year as ‘Ragamuffin 90’.

America’s Cup Trophy to come to Antigua next month

The America’s Cup Trophy, the oldest trophy in the history of sports, will be coming to Antigua for two days, Saturday, 26th April and Sunday, 27th April, coinciding with the official start of the Antigua Sailing Week 2014.

Five Emmy Award nominations for America’s Cup

Media production for the 34th America’s Cup has received five Emmy Award nominations, including nomination for Outstanding Live Sports Special. The winners will be revealed on May 6, 2014.

Successful Caribbean regatta season for Oyster-built yachts

So far, it has been a very successful Caribbean regatta season for Oyster-built vessels, including such outstanding yachts as the Oyster 100 superyacht Sarafin, as well as the Oyster 885-03 charter yacht Clare.

The Perini Navi Group to once again sponsor St Barths Bucket Regatta

The prominent Viareggio-based shipyard, Perini Navi, will be once again a partner at the St Barth Bucket, running from March 27 to 30. Seven Perini Navi vessels will be competing, including such beauties as charter yacht Parsifal III.

Video message from Eddie Jordan from aboard his Oyster 885 Yacht LUSH to Rob Humphreys

Formula One legend, Eddie Jordan, reflects on his relationship with Rob Humphreys, who has designed his Oyster 885 superyacht LUSH. Eddie has just completed a global circumnavigation aboard this beautiful vessel.

Nauta Design / Reichel Pugh yacht NILAYA Overall Winner of Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta 2014

Beautifully designed by Nauta Design and Reichel Pugh, the 112′ Baltic superyacht NILAYA has become the overall winner of the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta 2014.

Pendennis Cup 2014 to feature Red Arrows display

Set to take place in UK’s Falmouth from May 26 to 31, the 2014 Pendennis Cup will feature the Red Arrows display, in order to celebrate the conclusion of an exciting week of racing.

Inaugural Oyster World Rally to conclude next month

The very first Oyster World Rally will come to an end at its point of origin, in the popular Caribbean yacht charter location – Antigua, next month.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous: Victory of superyachts NILAYA, FREYA and MOONBIRD

Superyacht Nilaya, luxury yacht Freya and charter yacht Moonbird were victorious in their respective divisions at the 2014 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous: Day 2

Day Two of the currently running Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2014 saw division leaders superyacht Nilaya and luxury aycht Freya held fast, with charter yacht Moonbird claiming the first place overall in her division.

The success story of Yacht Club Portofino’s Owner

The top superyacht directory, Yachting Pages, has published the success story of the owner of Yacht Club Portofino – Giovanni Copello. Today, the club represents one of the best yacht clubs in the popular Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Italy.