Yacht Racing

Pendennis Cup 2012: Day 2 – Luxury yachts Unfurled and Firebrand taking top positions in their class

Racing Day 2 of the 3rd Pendennis Cup saw much lighter as well as changeable winds. At the moment, superyacht Unfurled leads in Class 2, while the overall winner in Class 3 is currently Firebrand yacht.

The 3rd Pendennis Cup: Racing Day 1 – Superyacht Mariette of 1915 currently leading in Class 2 and luxury yacht Mikado in Class 3

A closely fought battle was seen on the water during the first day of racing at the 2012 Pendennis Cup, with luxury yacht Mariette of 1915 taking the top position in Class 2, The Pendennis Cup Class, while Mikado yacht is currently leading in Class 3, The Little Dennis Classic Class.

America’s Cup Hall of Fame New Members: Bertelli, Wright and Lambert

Patrizio Bertelli, Jonathan Wright and Gerard Lambert were officially inducted to the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s America’s Cup Hall of Fame at a gala dinner at the Marble House Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island on Friday evening.

2011-12 AC World Series won by ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill

The final AC World Series event in Newport brought a huge success and victory to the ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill, earning 102 points in the overall championship leaderboard. Racing continues with the 2012-13 AC World Series in San Francisco, running from August 21-26, 2012.

81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: Winners emerge

The 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race yachts gradually complete the race, with around 400 teams still competing. The largest yacht ever competing in this popular race, the 162ft luxury yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), took 47th place in IRC 0 class.

2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Prizegiving

Hosted by the Island Sailing Club, the 81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race prizegiving rewarded charter yacht ICAP Leopard with Observer Trophy, while Gold Roman Bowl went to Manroland Sheetfed yacht and Silver Roman Bowl to Sundowner yacht.

Newport AC World Series: Day 3 – The success of ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill continues

Racing Day 3 of the Newport America’s Cup World Series was marked by the victory of Emirates Team New Zealand in race four, but ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill still continues to impress, taking the leading position in the overall championship leaderboard.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: 2012 Gold and Silver Roman Bowl winners

With the official prizegiving taking place at the Island Sailing Club on Sunday 1 July, the 81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race has unveiled its winners. The prominent Gold Roman Bowl for first boat overall on IRC handicap went to Tony Langley’s TP52 sailing yacht Manroland Sheetfed. Charter yacht ICAP Leopard completed the race in 03hrs, 59mins and 04secs.

The J Class Falmouth Regatta 2012 won by charter yacht Ranger

The overall winner of the 2012 J Class Regatta in Falmouth has become the luxury charter yacht Ranger, followed by superyachts Velsheda and Lionheart, respectively. The J Class beauties are now getting ready to compete in the upcoming J Class Solent Regatta, starting on July 18.

81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race started

With the presence of over 1,600 participating yachts, the 81st edition of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race kicked off today. The race is attended by such spectacular vessels as the 100ft charter yacht ICAP Leopard or the 162ft superyacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora).

Newport AC World Series: Day 2 – A great success for ORACLE TEAM USA

After Racing Day 2 of the Newport America’s Cup World Series, held on Friday 29 June, the ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill keeps its leading position with 84 points, followed by Emirated Team New Zealand, gaining 80 points.

Karpaz Gate Marina hosted the 2012 Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR)

Situated in the Northern Cyprus, the fabulous Karpaz Gate Marina, providing 300 berths comprising 15 berths for super yachts as well as mega yachts up to a maximum of 60 metres in length, played host to the 82 participants, taking part in the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR).