Yacht Racing

Six teams enter 35th America’s Cup

Six teams have entered the race for the 35th America’s Cup, including ORACLE TEAM USA – the winner of the last two America’s Cup matches.

Dates for 2015 Dubois Cup announced

Dates for the 2015 Dubois Cup have been unveiled. Next year’s regatta will run in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo from May 28 to 30.

Monaco Yacht Show to once again feature New Zealand Street

Set to run in the lovely Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Monaco next month, the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show will once again feature the New Zealand Street, displaying the strength of New Zealand’s superyacht industry.

Artemis Racing announces its challenge for the 35th America’s Cup

Artemis Racing has recently announced that it plans to challenge for the 35th America’s Cup. The team announced their second Cup campaign on August 19 in the Swedish capital.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014: Day 4

Following three days of light weather, the trade winds are steadily building at currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014. The forecast is for up to 25 knots for the last day of the 6-day regatta on Saturday, August 23, 2014.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 halfway mark

The 182-strong fleet is currently at the midway point at this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Today’s race saw Bob Oatley race aboard his 100-foot superyacht Wild Oats XI. Tomorrow is a day of rest for crews.

Racing comeback for sailing yacht MAXI RAGAMUFFIN at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

The currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 marks the racing comeback of sailing yacht Maxi Ragamuffin, built in Mona Vale in Sydney in 1979. She has been beautifully designed by German Frers.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014: Day 2

A mother and baby humpback were the stars of Day 2 of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014. Tomorrow’s forecast is for sun and SW-S winds 8-14kn becoming SE-NE at 5-10kn during the late morning into the afternoon.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: CYCA SOLAS Trusts supported by Audi Ambassador Vincent Fantauzzo

The currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 will see Audi brand Ambassador and celebrated artist, Vincent Fantauzzo, donate 20 percent of exhibition sales to CYCA Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Trusts. Fantauzzo’s ‘Offshore’ exhibition was created for the 2014 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 kicks off

Today, August 17, 2014, was marked by the official start of racing at the 2014 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Day 1 saw plenty of sunshine and light winds.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2014 to kick off tomorrow

Tomorrow, August 17, 2014, will mark the opening day of racing at the 31st edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The forecast for this year’s Race Week indicates fickle winds at least for the first half of racing.

Branagh Marine Composite provide race support for top placed Shockwave, Bella Mente and Robertissima III yachts in Copa del Rey 2014

Branagh Marine Composite has provided race support for the three top placed Mini Maxis of this year’s Copa del Rey. These include sailing yacht Shockwave, luxury yacht Bella Mente and Robertissima III yacht.