The organisers of the 2012-13 AC World Series have unveiled the format of competition for the upcoming season, with each race kicking off on Wednesday, with a gran finale on Sunday.
Following the recent J Class Regatta in Falmouth, the four luxury vessels participating in this popular race, comprising charter yacht Ranger, luxury yacht Lionheart, Rainbow superyacht as well as sailing yacht Velsheda now moved to the Solent, facing challenging weather conditions on the first day of racing. Charter yacht Ranger is currently taking the leading position.
Running from February 14 to 17, the dates for 2013 NZ Millennium Cup have been announced, with three entries already confirmed, including this year’s overall winner, the 34m Yachting Developments superyacht Silvertip, the 39.6m Alloy luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming, as well as the 31m Alloy charter yacht Pacific Eagle.
Running from September 29 to October 7, this year’s Les Voiles de St Tropez will bring five days of exciting racing for modern yachts, while the classic yachts compete over four days. With a limit of 300 entries, the race is open for both modern as well as traditional yachts over 9 meters in length.
This year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week provides a unique opportunity for one of the yacht owners competing in this popular race to win the spectacular Audi A1 Ambition compact car for $45,000 by winning the Audi Final Drive Challenge, demonstrating the driving skills at the wheel of an amazingly fast Audi R8 sports coupe.
Corporate Charter Events aboard sailing yachts are a perfect way to motivate your staff and organise fun team-building activities or make your business partners and clients feel appreciated and valued.
This year’s Pendennis Cup in Falmouth was concluded with the overall victory of the superyacht Mariette and Firebrand yacht, taking the leading positions in their classes. Firebrand is owned by the renowned yacht designer Ed Dubois, participating in the race.
It was another day of exciting competing for 18 yachts participating in the Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012. Day 3 saw the newest Oyster 575 yacht Isis taking the first position in her class on corrected time, followed by Asante, Sotto Vento and Starry Night, respectively.
Belonging to the successful Nautor’s Swan Maxi Range, the latest Swan 80S luxury yacht I AMSTERDAM was launched at the end of May 2012. This beautiful vessel provides two internal layout options, with the owner’s cabin situated either aft or forward, plus 3 futher guest cabins.
Day 2 of the Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012 saw the flagship Oyster 82 sailing yacht Starry Night of the Caribbean taking the leading position.