Yacht Racing & Regattas

New Zealand to host new A2B Ocean Race in February 2014

February 2014 will see New Zealand play a host to its all-new national boat race, the A2B Ocean Race. This is expected to be attended by international participants, including super yachts as well as maxi yachts.

BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2013: Day Two

Day Two of the currently running BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival saw the Caribbean Insurers Island Invitational Race to Norman Island, while tomorrow will bring the Tortola Island Day – ‘Wind, Water & Wander’ in order to see what the beautiful Caribbean yacht charter destination – Tortola has to offer when not sailing.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2013 to kick off tomorrow

The eagerly awaited St Barths Bucket Regatta will start tomorrow, hosting the spectacular fleet of superyachts, including the Perini Navi charter yacht Maltese Falcon. It will also be the first time since the 1930s, so many J Class yachts have gathered for a single racing event.

Ron Holland to sail aboard BLUE TOO Yacht at St Barths Bucket 2013

The prominent yacht designer Ron Holland will be attending the upcoming St. Barths Bucket, racing aboard his 110ft superyacht Blue Too (ex Charlatan).

Round Tortola Race for Nanny Cay Cup: Victory of Alia 82 charter yacht AIYANA

Today’s Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup saw the overall victory of the Alia 82 charter yacht Aiyana, smashing the monohull record.

Carbon free America’s Cup Summer of Racing

America’s Cup Summer Racing in San Francisco is promising to be carbon neutral thanks to a new partnership announced today.

Entries for 2013 C&N Marinas Trophee Bailli de Suffren now open

Entries for this year’s C&N Marinas Trophee Bailli de Suffren are now being accepted. The ‘Mediterranean’s most beautiful yacht race’ has been attended by such breathtaking vessels as the 56m charter yacht Atlantic.

International Rolex Regatta 2013 marked by sunshine sailing and worthy winners

The 40th International Rolex Regatta was running in the popular yacht charter location – St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands from March 21 to 24. The Baltic 78 charter yacht Lupa of London won all six of the weekend’s races in the IRC division.

Claasen Yacht LIONHEART to compete in St Barths Bucket 2013

J Class superyacht Lionheart by Claasen Shipyards will be one of the five J Class yachts to race at the 2013 St Barths Bucket Regatta that will kick off on March 28.

Luxury charter yacht SALPERTON by Fitzroy wins Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2013

Following her victory at the 2013 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, the magnificent Fitzroy charter yacht Salperton is currently preparing to race at the upcoming St Barth Bucket, together with superyacht Zefira.

BMW Asia Boating Awards 2013 Nominees

The complete list of nominees for the upcoming BMW Asia Boating Awards has been released, including such spectacular vessels as the Heesen charter yacht Quinta Essentia. The winners will be presented on March 29.

Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2013 to kick off in two weeks

Set to run from April 8 to 13, this year’s 4th edition of Les Voiles de St Barth will be hosting the luxury vessels built by renowned Nautor’s Swan, including the 100-foot superyacht Varsovie. Registrations to compete are open until April 8.