The Spanish superyacht marina, Marina Rubicon, in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, has recently signed a partnership agreement with the Iles de Soleil Rally, organised by GPO. The marina will be the reception port in the Canaries for the RIDS fleet coming from Madeira.
Set to be delivered this month, the magnificent 50m superyacht Ohana by Fitzroy Yachts has been installed with Dometic Marine’s custom chilled water system. This beautiful flybridge sloop will make its debut at the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup.
The popular yacht race, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year by inviting the ‘First Fleeters’ that took part in the inaugural Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in 1984. They will be given a possibility to win a unique 30th Anniversary Race Week Trophy.
The prominent Antigua Sailing Week will return to the beautiful Caribbean yacht charter destination – Antigua, from April 28 to May 3. Its 2013 edition will feature a new racing event, The Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge.
It has been a very successful period for the McConaghy constructed luxury vessels, including charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI yacht as well as Esimit Europa 2 superyacht.
The overall winner and record breaker of the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta, the magnificent charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, has been refitted this year. She boasts a beautiful interior design by Design Unlimited, just like the 72′ yacht Ran 2.
As a direct result of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular classic sailing yacht race Trophee Bailli du Suffren, a historic agreement has been signed between St Tropez and Malta’s Birgu, in order to promote sustainable tourism.
A total number of 12 top youth sailing teams will compete in the February Selection Series for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup that will run in San Francisco from September 1 to 4.
ClubSwan announced its 2013 to 2020 extensive programme, offering excellent occasions for Swan owners to share their enthusiasm in breathtaking locations, while taking part in regattas, cruises or social events.
A total number of 24 Oyster yachts have participated at this year’s 27th edition of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. These included the beautiful Oyster 885 superyacht Lush that will also take part in the Oyster World Rally in January.
Zennström’s crew aboard the Farr 100 charter yacht Ran Leopard crossed the finish line in the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta in 7 days, 8 hours, 59 minutes and 12 seconds, smashing the course record that was set by Hetairos yacht in 2011.