Yacht Racing & Regattas

Kaiser Permanente – the Official Medical Services and Health Care Partner for the 34th America’s Cup

The health care during the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco will be enhanced by Kaiser Permanente, one of the best health care organizations in the USA.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to start this Saturday

This Saturday will see the official start of the 29th edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, with almost 2000 yachts present to enjoy this highly anticipated race. The largest luxury vessel to participate is the 98ft superycht Wild Oats XI.

The first ORACLE TEAM USA catamaran yacht AC72 to be launched by the end of August

In build at the ORACLE TEAM USA base at Pier 80 as required by the America’s Cup rules, the first of the two wingsail catamarans, AC72 yacht is due to be launched by the end of this month.

100ft luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2 to compete in the 8th Palermo – Monte Carlo yacht regatta

Starting on August 18th, the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 will participate at the 8th edition of the Palermo – Monte Carlo regatta, with the main aim to break the 2010 record.

Antigua Sailing Week team visits Cowes in the UK

The Antigua Sailing Week team will bring the Caribbean spirit to the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. There will also be a unique opportunity to enjoy English Harbour Rum.

Giants Enterprises becomes the official spectator experience partner for America’s Cup events in San Francisco

Giants Enterprises, a subsidiary of the San Francisco Giants, will assist in the promotion and ticketing of all sanctioned America’s Cup public viewing locations beginning with the ACWS in San Francisco on 21 August. The company provides a unique possibility to watch this popular race from an exclusive ticketed viewing area – The Deck, offering unforgettable view.

Ocean Village Marina plays host to J Class Yachts

MDL’s Ocean Village Marina was delighted to host three J Class yachts during the J Class Solent Regatta, including luxury yacht Velsheda, superyacht Lionheart as well as charter yacht Ranger. The marina also played host to Athos superyacht and sailing yacht Adela, participating in the Superyacht Cup.

All teams are winners at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

Kicking off on August 18, the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 provides a unique opportunity to everybody to enjoy a parade by Australia’s gold medal winning Olympic sailing team, vibrant parties as well as entertainment for an entire week. There will also be a pre-regatta photo competition, offering amazing prices and free beer!

ETNZ’s first AC72 catamaran yacht New Zealand wing by Southern Spars completed

Another successful result of an excellent collaboration between America’s Cup and Southern Spars is a completion of the massive 40m carbon fibre wing for the freshly launched AC72 sailing yacht New Zealand, belonging to Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ).

55 exciting days of competing in the 2013 America’s Cup

The 2013 America’s Cup program in San Francisco offers up to 55 days of racing, including the Louis Vuitton Cup, America’s Cup Finals and Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. Four challengers entered in Louis Vuitton Cup. The first competing in the 2012-13 AC World Series in San Francisco will run from August 21 to 26, attended by 11 crews.

Dockwise Yacht Transport teams up with New Zealand Millennium Cup

Dockwise Yacht Transport has recently announced a partnership with NZ Millennium Cup. Sailors participating in this popular yacht regatta will receive a special discount by DYT.

Dates for Dubois Cup 2013 revealed

The 4th edition of the Dubois Cup will be once again hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, situated in a popular Italian yacht charter destination – Porto Cervo in Sardinia. It will be held from June 1 to 3, 2013.