Yacht Racing

Top spot in the Round Robin of the Louis Vuitton Cup for Emirates Team New Zealand

Race Day 9 of the currently running Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, saw the Emirates Team New Zealand reach the top spot in the Round Robin.

Launch of new AC72 yacht Artemis Racing

Artemis Racing launched and christened its second AC72 yacht Artemis Racing yesterday, on July 22, 2013. Featuring navy blue hulls, the vessel, dubbed “Big Blue,” will undergo dock tuning in an effort to get it ready for sailing.

30th Anniversary for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week this year

The iconic Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Set to kick off on August 17, the anniversary event will be marked by the amazing shore-side social calendar. More than 135 yachts have already entered and dozens more are expected in the upcoming weeks.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2013, September 1 to 7

The next Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to kick off on September 1, 2013. To be hosted by the beautiful Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Sardinia’s Porto Cervo in Italy, the event will be attended by such majestic vessels as the 66-metre mega yacht Hetairos.

Louis Vuitton Cup 2013: Emirates Team New Zealand defeats Luna Rossa Challenge

It has been an impressive victory for Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, today, on July 21, 2013. The Kiwi crew defeated Luna Rossa Challenge, despite their first breakdown during racing.

Louis Vuitton Cup 2013: Third point for Luna Rossa Challenge

Today, July 20, 2013, saw the Italian team, Luna Rossa Challenge, gain its third point at the currently running Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, setting up an anticipated showdown tomorrow.

Multihulls to become permanent feature at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

As a result of the recent completion of a new 40-berth marina arm in the Hamilton Island’s harbour, a structure that is perfect for accommodating catamarans as well as trimarans, the multihulls are to become a permanent feature at the popular Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.

Louis Vuitton Cup 2013: Emirates Team New Zealand sets new top speed for AC72s

Race Day 6 of the currently running Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, in San Francisco, saw Emirates Team New Zealand raise the bar by setting a new top speed for the AC72s.

A great success of Royal Huisman’s Huisfit-refitted HEARTBEAT Yacht at Superyacht Cup Palma 2013

It has been a huge success for the Royal Huisman’s Huisfit-refitted luxury yacht HEARTBEAT at this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma, taking both class honours as well as First Overall.

Cheoy Lee to attend P1 Superstock USA Championship Race with Alpha 76 Express Yacht on display for viewing

Set to take place in Florida’s Pahokee this weekend, the next P1 Superstock USA Championship Race will feature the CL-Alpha.com boat, with the powerboat veteran Gene Weeks and his wife Paula at the helm. Luxury motor yacht Alpha 76 Express by Cheoy Lee will be available for inspection during the event.

Louis Vuitton Cup 2013: Second point of the series for Luna Rossa Challenge

Italy’s Luna Rossa Challenge has scored its second point of the series on Race Day 6 of the 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup.

RAINBOW Yacht and Holland Jachtbouw team participated in Superyacht Cup 2013

Taken place last month, this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma was attended by the majestic J-Class superyacht Rainbow. Her crew included four of the Holland Jachtbouw team.