Yacht Racing & Regattas

Superyacht Cup Palma 2015, June 17 – 20

A total number of 90 yachts have registered for the Superyacht Cup Palma 2015 so far. These include such beautiful vessels as the 47m Royal Huisman charter yacht Hyperion.

J Class Yachts to return to the America’s Cup

Showcasing the tradition of the event, the majestic titans of the 1930s will return to the America’s Cup after 80 years. J Class yachts will compete in the J Class regatta, scheduled for June 2017.

US Broadcast Rights for 35th America’s Cup acquired by NBC

NBC has acquired the US broadcast rights for the upcoming 35th America’s Cup. The first event of the America’s Cup World Series will take place on June 6 to 7 in the fabulous Cagliari yacht vacation destination, nestled in Sardinia, Italy.

BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2015, March 30 – April 5

The BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival will return to the fantastic British Virgin Islands yacht holiday destination next month. The event will be hosted by Nanny Cay Marina from March 30 to April 5, 2015.

Dramatic finale to 4th Superyacht Challenge Antigua

The recently concluded Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015 was marked by a dramatic finale, delivering one of the closest finishes in the history of superyacht racing. The overall winner has become the 102′ superyacht Marama.

Sailing yacht COMANCHE and RAMBLER 88 Yacht to compete in Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015

Superyacht COMANCHE and sailing yacht RAMBLER 88 will compete head-to-head for the first time ever in the upcoming Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015. The popular Caribbean regatta will be hosted by the lovely St. Barth yacht holiday destination from April 13 to 18.

New renderings of 33m Yachting Developments superyacht Hull 1012

Works on the 33,5m superyacht Hull 1012 are advancing well at Yachting Developments in New Zealand. Due to be delivered next year, this elegant performance ocean cruising sloop has been designed by Frers Naval Architecture, with interior design by Adam Lay Studio.

Antigua Sailing Week 2015: April 25 – May 1

This year’s Antigua Sailing Week will be hosted by the fantastic Antigua yacht holiday destination from April 25 to May 1. Sixty five boats have already registered for this popular Caribbean regatta.

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2015: Lots of changes on the water

The organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta have announced lots of changes on the water at the 2015 regatta, including the opening up racing to non spinnakers in the Gill Commodores’ Cup.

Sailing yacht COMANCHE with unique custom solutions by KZ Marine Group

The second place winner at the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the 100-foot maxi yacht Comanche boasts unique custom solutions by KZ Marine Group, including the big custom furlers to ensure a safe working load.

35th America’s Cup: Training of Ben Ainslie team in Bermuda

Last week saw Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) test the waters of the America’s Cup’s recently announced location of Bermuda. The team’s objective for the training camp was to get acclimated with the conditions on the race course area and to work on improving its foiling skills.

Registration for Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous to close on January 30

Registration for this year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will close on January 30, 2015. Set to run in the beautiful Virgin Gorda yacht vacation location from March 11 to 14, the popular Caribbean regatta will host such outstanding vessels as the 60m Perini Navi charter yacht Seahawk.