Yacht Racing & Regattas

2013-2020 ClubSwan Programme announced

ClubSwan announced its 2013 to 2020 extensive programme, offering excellent occasions for Swan owners to share their enthusiasm in breathtaking locations, while taking part in regattas, cruises or social events.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012 to host a fleet of 79 yachts

Set to kick off on December 26 at 13:00 local time, the 68th edition of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will be attended by a total number of 79 yachts. These will include the spectacular Wild Oats XI superyacht that has won the race five times.

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2012 with participation of 24 Oyster yachts

A total number of 24 Oyster yachts have participated at this year’s 27th edition of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. These included the beautiful Oyster 885 superyacht Lush that will also take part in the Oyster World Rally in January.

Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta 2012: Line honours claimed by charter yacht Rán Leopard

Zennström’s crew aboard the Farr 100 charter yacht Ran Leopard crossed the finish line in the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta in 7 days, 8 hours, 59 minutes and 12 seconds, smashing the course record that was set by Hetairos yacht in 2011.

New Commodore & Flag Officers for the Royal Southern Yacht Club

One of the premier yacht clubs in the world, the prominent Royal Southern Yacht Club has recently apppointed David Mead as its new Commodore. A second generation Club member, Andrew Sinclair, has been also honoured with America’s Cup GBR Youth Challenge selection.

ORACLE TEAM USA Presents Two Teams to Train for Red Bull Youth America’s Cup

Today, November 29, saw the ORACLE TEAM USA announce two teams that will train for Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. The event will run in San Francisco Bay from September 1 to 4, 2013.

Southern Wind launch SW 94 WINDFALL yacht – sistership to S/Y Kiboko Dos

Southern Wind Shipyard has recently launched the sistership to superyacht Kiboko Dos, the beautiful SW 94 performance cruise WINDFALL superyacht of 28 metres, which we might see at a number of upcoming regattas in the Mediterranean as well as the MYS 2013.

Six maxis and superyachts participating in the Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta 2012

Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the International Maxi Association (IMA), this year’s Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta kicked off yesterday, with participation of such spectacular vessels as the 35m Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana.

Dubois to sponsor the 2013 St Barths Bucket

A total number of 7 luxury vessels, designed by Dubois Naval Architects, have confirmed their participation in the 2013 St. Barths Bucket as of 15 November. These include such spectacular vessels as the 45m Vitters sailing yacht Lady B or the 45m Fitzroy charter yacht Salperton IV. Dubois has also confirmed the sponsorship of this popular race.

Southern Wind Launches New SWS Blog Community

The new blog community has been recently launched by the prestigious luxury yacht manufacturer, Southern Wind, from South Africa. The community will also christen sailing blog of the beautiful SW 100 RS superyacht Cape Arrow that will participate in this year’s Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta.

Transatlantic Challenge: Swan yachts to participate in the 2012 ARC

This year’s Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) will officially kick off this Sunday. The total number of 19 Swan vessels will participate in this popular race, including the Swan 80 superyacht Berenice Bis.

A record number of Oyster yachts to cross Atlantic

November 12 saw a joint departure of 12 Oyster yachts from Gran Canaria in order to take part in the Oyster World Rally that will kick off in Antigua on January 6. The record number of 39 Oyster yachts will participate in this 2700 mile transatlantic race.