Yacht Racing

Southern Wind SW 94 sailing yacht WINDFALL to compete in 2014 RORC Transatlantic Race

Southern Wind SW 94 super yacht WINDFALL will participate in the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race, set to kick off tomorrow, on November 29, 2014. This majestic vessel has been superbly penned by Reichel Pugh and Nauta Design.

Registration for Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 now open

Registration for Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 is now open, with the Notice of Race available online. The popular Caribbean regatta will run in the enchanting Virgin Gorda yacht rental location from March 11 to 14.

Heysea Yachts signs contract for new 40M CAT motor yacht Hull 40M-01

Last month saw Heysea Yachts from China sign a contract for the new 40M CAT super yacht Hull 40M-01, due to be delivered in October 2016. This striking catamaran will be used mainly for VIP guests watching the China Cup International Regatta.

Westerhall Rums hosts a wonderful rum party for RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 Competitors

Tuesday night, November 25, 2014, saw Westerhall Rums play a host to an amazing rum party for competitors of the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race. This is set to kick off on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

35th St.Maarten Heineken Regatta: Changes to Racing

Organizers of the 35th St.Maarten Heineken Regatta have announced many changes to the racing, logistics, as well as safety rules. This popular Caribbean event is annually hosted by the lovely St. Maarten yacht holiday destination.

UK’s Portsmouth to host two America’s Cup World Series events over next two years

The America’s Cup World Series, the preliminary race series of the 35th America’s Cup, will be hosted by Portsmouth, a city on the south coast of the UK over the next two years.

The America’s Cup World Series event to be hosted by Bermuda in 2015

Bermuda will play a host to the America’s Cup World Series in 2015. This is the first stage of competition in the 35th America’s Cup and is set to kick off next summer.

Oyster Yachts to once again attend 29th annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)

Oyster Yachts will once again participate in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), set to start on November 23, 2014. The company will be present with an impressive fleet of 13 yachts, including the Oyster 825 superyacht Reina.

New livery revealed for sailing yacht WILD OATS XI for her 10th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Campaign

Luxury German carmaker, Audi, has become one of the primary sponsors of the famous 100ft supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI. The vessel is currently preparing for next month’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 to kick off this month

The highly anticipated RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Grenada is set to start in just 11 days. The race will be attended by such outstanding vessels as the 28m Southern Wind sailing yacht Windfall, as well as the 30m Finot Conq superyacht Nomad IV.

21 confirmed participants for Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2015 so far

Next year’s 2nd edition of the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup will run from July 9 to 11, 2015. So far, 21 teams from all over the world have signed up for three days of exhilarating racing in the Mediterranean Sea.

Two targets for supermaxi yacht WILD OATS XI over next nine months

The upcoming nine months will see the Bob Oatley’s supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI participate in the 70th anniversary Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in December 2014, as well as the Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu in July 2015.