Yacht Racing & Regattas

Sailing Yacht Wild Oats XI sets new race record at 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Sailing Yacht Wild Oats XI completed the course of the Rolex Sydney Horbart Yacht Race in a record time of 1 day 18 hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds, taking the sixth line honours victory in eight years.

Second day at the 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race’s second day demonstrated the larger yachts, especially sailing yacht Wild Oats XI, taking full advantage of the wind direction change to northeast.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts with great conditions

The popular sailing regatta, Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, started in outstanding conditions with the forecasted southerly breeze offering perfect angle for a spinnaker start and run down the harbour.

Full inventory of sails by Doyle Sails and Stratis for Fitzroy superyacht OHANA

Set to make her debut at the upcoming NZ Millennium Cup, the 50m Fitzroy luxury sailing yacht Ohana will feature a full inventory of sails by Doyle Sails as well as Stratis.

Partnership agreement between Marina Rubicon and Iles de Soleil Rally

The Spanish superyacht marina, Marina Rubicon, in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, has recently signed a partnership agreement with the Iles de Soleil Rally, organised by GPO. The marina will be the reception port in the Canaries for the RIDS fleet coming from Madeira.

Fitzroy luxury yacht OHANA installed with Dometic Marine’s custom chilled water system

Set to be delivered this month, the magnificent 50m superyacht Ohana by Fitzroy Yachts has been installed with Dometic Marine’s custom chilled water system. This beautiful flybridge sloop will make its debut at the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2013

The popular yacht race, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year by inviting the ‘First Fleeters’ that took part in the inaugural Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in 1984. They will be given a possibility to win a unique 30th Anniversary Race Week Trophy.

Antigua Sailing Week 2013, April 28 – May 3

The prominent Antigua Sailing Week will return to the beautiful Caribbean yacht charter destination – Antigua, from April 28 to May 3. Its 2013 edition will feature a new racing event, The Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge.

Great success for the McConaghy built maxi yachts ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI and Esimit Europa

It has been a very successful period for the McConaghy constructed luxury vessels, including charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI yacht as well as Esimit Europa 2 superyacht.

IMA Transatlantic Race Winner charter yacht LEOPARD 3 with new interior by Design Unlimited

The overall winner and record breaker of the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta, the magnificent charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, has been refitted this year. She boasts a beautiful interior design by Design Unlimited, just like the 72′ yacht Ran 2.

A unique international agreement between Malta’s Birgu and St Tropez

As a direct result of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular classic sailing yacht race Trophee Bailli du Suffren, a historic agreement has been signed between St Tropez and Malta’s Birgu, in order to promote sustainable tourism.

February Selection Series for Red Bull Youth America’s Cup extended to 12 top youth teams

A total number of 12 top youth sailing teams will compete in the February Selection Series for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup that will run in San Francisco from September 1 to 4.