Yacht Racing & Regattas

The second event of the 2012-13 America’s Cup World Series, October 2-7

Tuesday 2 October will be marked by the start of the second 2012-13 America’s Cup World Series, attended by AC45 catamaran yachts and hosted by San Francisco Bay. This popular event will last until October 7.

An amazing week of Rolex Swan Cup attended by four classes of Nautor’s Swan yachts

Another successful edition of the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo came to its end on September 16. Its 18th edition will take place in 2014, while a new event, the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup – Caribbean, will be held in BVI’s Virgin Gorda on March 11 to 15, 2013.

Hoek Design enjoys a Golden Year of Regatta Performances

Hoek Design is celebrating an exceptional year of achievements by its sailing yachts during this most memorable of racing seasons. From the summer’s historic J-class events […]

Claasen Shipyard donates trophies for the J-Class Regattas

Two historic trophies have been donated by Claasen Shipyards to the J-Class association for presentation to the winners of J-Class Regattas. The annual series for these […]

34th Régates Royales-Trophée Panerai to start tomorrow.

The famous bay of La Napoule is ready to welcome the 34th edition of the Régates Royales-Trophée Panerai which starts tomorrow. The weather will be crucial […]

Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2013 – The 4th Edition dates announced

The 4th Edition of the “Les Voiles de Saint-Barth” will run from 8th to 13th April 2013.  It has taken just three years for the “Les […]

International Super Yacht Rule adopted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

In order to offer close competing in fleets of superyachts widely differing designs, dimensions as well as technical characteristics, the next year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht & Rendezvous and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will feature the International Super Yacht Rule.

Final day at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup

The overall winners of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta held in Sardinia are: sailing yacht Bronenosec in Max, Natalia yacht in Grand Prix, Ondine in Classic and Earlybird in Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.

Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – Day 4

Day four at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta was marked by calm weather coupled with intense racing at Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 3 – Morning’s competition postponed due to strong winds

Due to strong winds caused by Mistral, the morning’s competing on Day 3 of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup was postponed untill 14:00 CEST. Day 3 victory went to charter yacht Highland Breeze (NED) in Maxi; sailing yacht Merel Four (NED) in Grand Prix; luxury yacht Shirlaf (ITA) in Classic while Earlybird (GER) took the first place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.

Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 2 – Swan yachts started competition as scheduled

Day 2 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by a 20-knot breeze, allowing to start the racing as planned. Victory went to Swan 80 yacht Berenice Bis in Maxi Class, Magical Mystery Tour yacht in Grand Prix class and Ondine yacht in Classic. Talj yacht has become the best performer in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012 attended by Hall Spars equipped yachts

This year’s 23rd edition of the popular Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was attended by several Hall Spars equipped vessels, taking victory in three of the five Divisions. These include Bella Mente yacht, superyacht Nilaya or luxury yacht Aegir.