Yacht Racing

Royal Huisman looking forward to 2013 superyacht regattas

The prominent Dutch luxury yacht builder, Royal Huisman, looks forward to a big year for superyacht regattas, commencing with St Barths Bucket later on this month.

A very successful Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2013

The recently concluded inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean was a great success. The Class A winner has become the Swan 601 luxury yacht Stark Raving Mad, while the Class B winner was the Swan 42 yacht Arethusa.

The Inn Challenge Trophy in Antigua, April 17 – 18, 2013

Set to run in Antigua from April 17 to 18, the inaugural Inn Challenge Trophy represents a race for classic yachts in the style of the America’s Cup. It will be hosting the 80-foot yacht Mariella, built by Fife to a design by Alfred Mylne.

Pendennis recruiting yachts and sponsors for Pendennis Cup 2014

Pendennis is now recruiting yachts as well as sponsors for the next year’s Pendennis Cup. The 2012 regatta was a great success, seeing 13 luxury vessels, such as superyacht Adela, competing. The yard will also sponsor the upcoming St. Barth’s Bucket.

Majestic 50m Fitzroy superyacht OHANA competes for the first time

Launched in 2012, the spectacular 50-metre Fitzroy yacht Ohana was racing for the first time at the last month’s NZ Millennium Cup. The yard is currently working on another magnificent sloop, the 37-metre yacht FY17, scheduled for launch later this year.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2013: Day 3

Day 3 of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean saw the start line antics dictate race leaders. This inaugural Caribbean race, being hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, will be concluded tomorrow, with the final prizegiving scheduled for 1700 local time.

Oyster World Rally 2013: Stopover in the Galapagos

The participants of the Oyster World Rally 2013 are currently enjoying an exciting stopover in the beautiful South American yacht charter location – the Galapagos Islands.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2013: Repeat Performance for Leaders

Following another day of exciting competing at the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, the Swan 80 superyacht Selene and the Swan 53 yacht Music keep the leading positions in their Classes.

Entries for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013 already exceeding expectations

Set to run from August 17 to 24, this year’s 30th anniversary edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week will host a record number of yachts, with the 50th entry to be received within the next two weeks.

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas – Proud Sponsor of Trophee Bailli de Suffren

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas is proud to sponsor the ‘Bailli de Suffren’ classic yacht race that will run in June/July 2013.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean starts in style

Being hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the first day of the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean in Virgin Gorda was marked by the victory of the Swan 80 superyacht Selene in Class A, while in Class B dominated the Swan 53 yacht Music.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean to kick off today

The Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean will commence today, on March 11, hosting an impressive fleet of Swan yachts. The largest luxury vessel to compete will be the 100-foot superyacht Varsovie.