An amazing number of over 300 yachts registered for the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race in first 24 minutes. The race will kick off on Sunday 16th August, starting from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock.
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has been chosen to lead the development of the new Victoria Marina. This all-new 400-berth luxury yacht marina will be positioned at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UK.
Cowes Week Limited, organizer of the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, is currently looking for a talented and experienced executive director. He will be responsible for sponsorship income and supporting the strategic development of the regatta and its delivery.
The 100-foot (30,47m) LOA monohull limit has been raised for the 2015 editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race as well as the Rolex Middle Sea Race. This will entice yachts over 100ft to compete.
Saturday, August 9, saw the conclusion of the 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. the coveted overall winner’s trophy went to sailing yacht Lady Penelope for the second year running. The 2015 regatta will run from August 8 to 15.
Ladies Day was introduced by Cowes Week Limited in 2006, in order to celebrate women in sailing. This year’s winner of the Ladies Day Trophy has become Dee Caffari. She has raced at nearly every Cowes Week over the last 15 years across a wide range of different classes.
Tomorrow, August 2, 2014, will be marked by the official start of the 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. The popular regatta will host at least 45 newcomers competing for the first time this year.
The Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2014 Photography Competition has been announced by Aberdeen Asset Management. The entrants will have a chance to win a £250 photography equipment voucher.
Panerai British Classic Week 2014 has concluded in a spectacular style, with the overall victory for Christine and Giovanni Belgrano’s sailing yacht Whooper. The 2015 race will run from July 18 to 25.
Day 4 of the currently running Panerai British Classic Week 2014 featured one class race as well as the traditional Ladies Race. Racing will continue until Friday, July 18, 2014.
Day Three of the currently running Panerai British Classic Week saw the fleet of 52 yachts attend exciting races in the Central Solent, run by Squadron Racing Ltd.
The second day of racing at the currently running Panerai British Classic Week 2014 saw sailing yacht Nausicaa beat the big boats, followed by Whooper yacht, placing second.