Yacht Racing

Hodgdon announces launch of 100ft carbon race yacht COMANCHE

September 27, 2014, was marked by the launch of the impressive 100-foot pre-preg carbon race yacht Comanche at Hodgdon Yachts facility in East Boothbay, Maine. She will compete in this year’s Sydney to Hobart Race.

Oyster Palma Regatta 2014 – Race Day 3

Race Day Three of this year’s Oyster Palma Regatta saw the overall victory of the beautiful Oyster 885 superyacht Karibu in Class 1.

Oyster Regatta Palma 2014: Race Day 2

Race Day Two of the currently running Oyster Regatta Palma 2014 saw the lovely Oyster 885 charter yacht Clare place first in Class 1.

Oyster Palma Regatta 2014: Race Day 1

Yesterday, October 2, 2014, was marked by the first day of racing in the currently running Oyster Regatta Palma 2014. The event is hosting 26 Oyster yachts, measuring up to 33m in LOA.

Absolute Boat Care – A major sponsor of 1st Ibiza Rendezvous Superyacht Regatta

To take place next week at Marina Ibiza, a lovely Ibiza yacht holiday location, the very first Ibiza Rendezvous Superyacht Regatta will be sponsored by Absolute Boat Care, a superyacht finishing service provider.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2014, October 18 – 25

This year’s 35th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race will kick off from Grand Harbour, a lovely Malta yacht rental location, on October 18, and will last until October 25, 2014. The event is expected to host the biggest fleet in its history.

2014 Oyster Palma Regatta – Day One

First day of the renowned Oyster Regatta Palma 2014 has taken off at the fantastic Spain yachting destination Palma, on the island of Mallorca, with a fleet of 26 yachts from 11 nations.

Photos from launch of 100 Super Maxi Yacht COMANCHE by Hodgdon Yachts

Photos from the launch of the brand new 100′ sailing superyacht Comanche at Hodgdon Yachts, released by North Sails President Ken Read and shared by Hodgdon Yachts.

Pendennis sailing yacht CHRISTOPHER travels to London

Launched from Pendennis in 2011, the outstanding 46m super yacht Christopher has recently arrived in London. At 53,4m, her main mast is the largest to have ever passed under the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.

Video: Highlights of the 2014 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

Video showing the highlights of this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The 2015 event will be held from August 15 to 22.

America’s Cup: AC45s to be modified into fully foiling catamarans

The six America’s Cup teams have agreed to convert the existing fleet of AC45 sailing yachts into hydrofoiling catamarans for racing in the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS).

Rolex Swan Cup 2014 Summary

Following 30 years of fantastic racing at the beautiful Sardinia yacht charter location, Porto Cervo, the Rolex Swan Cup looks forward to the next 30 years ahead!