Yacht Racing & Regattas

13th Annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous ‘wrap up’

The 2013 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous ended up being an exciting experience with many promising to return to next year’s event to be held for the 14th year December 16-18, 2014 in Phuket, Thailand. The event is open to vessels 100’ and longer.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – Day 1

First day of the 69th Sydney Hobart Race was accompanied by 15-18-knot southeasterly winds with sunshine and blue skies.

Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2014 expected to host more than 70 yachts

Next year’s 5th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is expected to be attended by over 70 yachts and 1000 sailors. This popular Caribbean event will take place from April 14 to 19, 2014.

69th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to start on December 26

As tradition dictates, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is expected to kick off from Sydney Harbour on December 26, 2013. The 69th edition of this popular event will host an amazing fleet of 94 yachts, including the 2012 Line Honours and Overall Winner – the 100ft superyacht Wild Oats XI.

34th America’s Cup: Economic impact to the city of San Francisco of $550 million

The recently released independently commissioned report shows the $550 million in economic activity generated by the 34th America’s Cup, representing a substantial economic impact to the city of San Francisco.

SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2013 to kick off today

A preview of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the 20th edition of SOLAS Big Boat Challenge is set to start in Sydney Harbour today, on December 10, 2013.

Full calendar of events for 2014 through to 2020 presented by ClubSwan

ClubSwan has presented the full calendar of events for Swan yacht owners for 2014 through to 2020, including the 30th anniversary edition of the popular Rolex Swan Cup.

McConaghy Boats preparing for Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

McConaghy Boats, including the 30-metre superyacht Wild Oats XI as well as the 30-metre luxury yacht Wild Thing, are currently preparing for the upcoming Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, which will kick off later this month.

Ben Ainslie at 2014 London Boat Show & 2014 Round the Island Race entries opening

Entries for the next year’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race will open on Friday, January 3. The 2014 edition of this popular event, marked by the 2013 multihull record set by Sir Ben Ainslie aboard his AC45 J.P. Morgan BAR yacht, is expected to kick off on June 21.

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI to have repaired mast re-stepped tomorrow

Sydney Hobart race record holder, Bob Oatley’s supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI, will have her repaired mast re-stepped tomorrow, on December 5, 2013.

Sir Ben Ainslie and his AC45 catamaran at upcoming London Boat Show

The next year’s 60th edition of London Boat Show will be attended by Sir Ben Ainslie, the four times Olympic gold medallist as well as America’s Cup winner. His iconic AC45 catamaran will be also displayed during the event, running from January 4 to 12.

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2014 to start on February 24

The next year’s edition of the classic 600 mile offshore race, the RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race, will kick off from Antigua on Monday, February 24.