Yacht Racing & Regattas

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2013: Gill Commodore’s Cup

The Commodores will take in Racing Action at the Gill Commodore’s Cup. The event is part of the upcoming St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, that will be attended by around 200 yachts, including Swan 100 superyacht Varsovie.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, March 11 – 15

To be hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in a fabulous BVI yacht charter destination – Virgin Gorda, the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean will be held from March 11 to 15. The event will be attended by such beautiful Swan vessels as the Swan 90 superyacht Freya.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: RORC Increase Entries

In order to satisfy demand for places, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has increased the number of places available for IRC rated boats by an extra 40 places, to 340. To cope with this, the event will be moved to Plymouth Yacht Haven, featuring the extra berthing, if needed.

Five of the best youth sailing teams in the world qualify for Red Bull Youth America’s Cup

Today, February 25, saw the highly anticipated selection of the best youth sailing teams in the world that have now qualified to compete in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup from September 1-4.

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2013: Prize Giving hosted by Antigua Yacht Club

The prestigious Antigua Yacht Club hosted the RORC Caribbean 600 Prize Giving with the racing Manager, Nick Elliot presenting the prize winners with RORC Commodore, Mike Greville.

2013 America’s Cup Yacht Charter – A thrilling race close up!

America’s Cup is one of the most exciting sailing regattas in the world offering a thrilling experience not only to the participants, but also to those who are following this race. To enhance your experience, CharterWord has a selection of lovely sailing yachts (and not only) available for charter during the event.

Swan 90 charter yacht NEFERTITI becomes Winner of Swan Caribbean Challenge Award

The magnificent Swan 90 charter yacht Nefertiti has received the prestigious Swan Caribbean Challenge Trophy at the recently concluded RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race, held in Antigua.

Red Bull Youth America’s Cup: 12 teams to learn their fate on Monday

Monday, February 25, will see the 12 teams hoping to qualify for September’s Red Bull Youth America’s Cup learn their fate.

Wrap up of the last night of the NZ Millennium Cup 2013

Organisers of the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup played host to a stellar evening of cocktails, dancing and the all-important prize giving on the final day of the regatta. The overall victory went to superyacht Zefiro, followed by Silvertip yacht and luxury yacht Ohana, respectively.

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: First yachts finish

It has been a great success for the Mike Slade’s luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard, taking Line Honours at the popular RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race for the second time.

RORC Caribbean 600: Monohull Line Honours for Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP LEOPARD

Monohull Line Honours for the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race went to the Farr 100 charter yacht ICAP Leopard.

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: Day 3

Measuring 63 feet in LOA, the luxury trimaran yacht Paradox completed the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race in less than two days. She will be followed by charter yacht ICAP Leopard that will claim Monohull Line Honours.