Preparations are well underway for the 2011 Superyacht Cup regatta from 22-25 June in Palma. So far, 16 yachts have registered for the event including five brand new entries that have never competed in the event before. Space at the Muelle Viejo only allows for a maximum of 20-22 entries.
On a strange, squally day where it rained early and often—and in many divisions, both skill and luck, sometimes in heavy doses, played a major role in the final results—the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta came to a close this afternoon following a single, extremely taxing point-to-point race from Marigot to Simpson Bay.
The inaugural Supercar Promenade, the most exclusive automotive event in the Middle East took place alongside the hugely respected Dubai International Boat Show 2011 that ran from March 1st to 5th 2011. The event was a unique showcase beauty, speed, prestige and luxury with an exhilarating array of the world’s best supercars brought together to create an exclusive platform for the region’s VIPs.
Raonhaje, a South Korean company has created a compact an Easy-to-Use compact Semi Submarine called EGO. Designed to operate with minimal training, the submersible is electric powered and is controlled by a foot accelerator pedal, a steering wheel and a switch for moving forwards and backwards. The EGO Semi Submarine would be a great addition to the list of watersport toys on any superyacht
Alexander Marine, the manufacturer of Ocean Alexander yachts, is proud to announce the opening of the newest retail location in Sanya, China.
Veritais, the leading supplier of high‐end audio‐visual systems to the international luxury yacht sector, is to work with Sarah Flavell, formerly of Harris, Grant Associates, to enhance its sales and customer support capability.
On the 22nd of February at 12.51pm, a shallow earthquake of 6.3 magnitude, rocked Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving the city devastated. With the need to help the many affected by the disaster apparent, the superyacht community in New Zealand rallied. On Thursday night in Auckland a fundraiser, organized by YachtAid Global and Superyacht Support Ltd saw around $55,000 raised for the cause.
Despite visitor numbers seeing less than previous years the Australian companies exhibiting at the Dubai International Boat Show last week were pleased with their results.
Racing sailors know it as Moving Day, the midpoint in a regatta when the time has come to make a move, either to solidify your place in the standings or, for boats that have not yet sailed to their potential, to elevate your position in the fleet. And on Day 2 in the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with a pair of contests conducted for the CSA racing classes 1-6, the opportunity to move up—or down—was at hand.
The 31st edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta kicked off in surprising style today as nearly 200 boats in 18 classes set sail anticipating both serious fun and, of course, serious competition. While most everyone enjoyed a good time and tight racing, they also encountered seriously challenging conditions thanks to squally skies, fluky breeze, and more than one or two windless holes on the racecourse.