The Clipper Race is the longest ocean race, with over 40,000 miles of race, 15 ports to visit on six continents. The 2013-14 edition of the event is the largest in its history and will include over 670 crew from 40 different nationalities, on board twelve brand new designed 70-ft ocean racing yachts.
Emirates Team New Zealand yacht is ahead in the series 6-0 after the victory of the Race 6 by 47 seconds and Race 7 by 1:06.
Ron Holland has once again participated in this year’s Perini Navi Cup, taking place in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo from August 28 to 31. The latest collaboration between Ron Holland and Perini Navi, the 60m superyacht Seahawk, also attended the 2013 event.
Representing the pinnacle rendezvous of the annual Maxi yacht racing calendar, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup continues to set the high standards, being attended by the finest sailors, most passionate owners, and beautiful yachts.
This year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by the overall victory of the Baltic 112′ superyacht Nilaya in the SuperMaxi category. She has been designed by Nauta Yachts and Reichel Pugh.
The majestic Swan 90 superyacht Altair has become the winner of the 2013 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in the Maxi Racing/Cruising division and she has also win the prestigious Swan Maxi Class Trophy.
Igor Simcic, owner of superyacht Esimit Europa 2, was awarded for a great success of his crew at the official prize giving ceremony, held at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London.
The popular St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, as well as the fabulous Caribbean yacht charter destination – St. Maarten have been both promoted at the recently concluded ‘HISWA te Water’ boat show in Amsterdam.
Following the victory of Challenger Emirates Team New Zealand in Race of the 34th America’s Cup, Defender ORACLE TEAM USA used its one and only “postponement card” to try and put a halt to the Kiwi’s winning days.
Emirates Team New Zealand has won Race 5 of the 2013 America’s Cup Finals, leading Defender ORACLE TEAM US 4-0.
More than 45,000 fans enjoyed yesterday’s racing from the America’s Cup Park, at Piers 27/29, and America’s Cup Village, at Marina Green.
Oracle Team USA won the fourth race of the 2013 America’s Cup Finals in San Francisco Bay.