To run from August 3 to 10, this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week will once again feature the ‘Big Boats Series’, attended by yachts of up to 30,5 meters in length.
Volvo Car UK has been announced as new Official Vehicle Partner to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week for the next three years. The 2013 edition of the race will run from August 3 to 10.
Royal Huisman luxury yacht Unfurled has been very successful in this year’s regattas, including the Pendennis Cup, taking second place, as well as the Superyacht Cup in Cowes, winning the third place. This beautiful, 34-metre sloop is designed by German Frers and was launched in 2000.
The popular, biennial Fastnet Race will partner with Rolex for the next five editions, until 2021. Its 2013 edition will kick off on August 11.
It has been a great success for this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, providing great sailing conditions. The overall winner of this popular race has become the J/109 sailing yacht Harlequin. The 2013 dates have been already announced for August 3 to 10.
The Antigua Sailing Week team will bring the Caribbean spirit to the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. There will also be a unique opportunity to enjoy English Harbour Rum.
MDL’s Ocean Village Marina was delighted to host three J Class yachts during the J Class Solent Regatta, including luxury yacht Velsheda, superyacht Lionheart as well as charter yacht Ranger. The marina also played host to Athos superyacht and sailing yacht Adela, participating in the Superyacht Cup.
Recently refitted charter yacht ICAP Leopard has just finished racing in the Superyacht Cup in Cowes and is already preparing to compete at Weymouth for the London 2012 Olympics. This splendid vessel will then return to the Solent to participate in this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
Marked by a special visit of HM The Queen aboard the 75m luxury charter yacht Leander, the newest WallyCento sailing yacht Hamilton has become the overall winner of the 2012 Superyacht Cup Cowes, followed by superyacht Adela and luxury yacht Athos, respectively.
As part of her Diamond Jubilee Tour, HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Cowes on July 25 aboard Sir Donald Gosling’s 75m charter yacht Leander. Built by Peenewerft and designed by Kusch Yachts, this exceptional vessel sleeps 12 charter guests in 10 beautiful and comfortable cabins, while cruising the popular Mediterranean.
July 23 saw the first day of the inaugural Superyacht Cup Cowes, marked by challenging weather conditions. The overall winner on Day 1 has become the 34m luxury sailing yacht Unfurled, built by Royal Huisman.