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RORC Transatlantic Race is Born

The inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 was attended by an international fleet of yachts, including crew from at least 12 different nations, racing majestic Maxi yachts. The overall winner of the race has become the Baltic 78 charter yacht Lupa of London.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 4

Day 4 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race saw the Finot-Conq 100 super yacht Nomad IV arrive in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The vessel has officially retired due to broken boom.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 3

Day 3 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw the Finot-Conq 100 superyacht Nomad IV lead the race until gear failure, which forced the French Maxi to head back to the Canary Islands for repairs. This means that at dawn on day three, the battle for the overall lead is between charter yacht Lupa of London and Southern Wind 94 luxury yacht Windfall.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 2

Day 2 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw Jeremy Pilkington’s RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London take the overall lead on the water during the night.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 starts

Sunday, November 30, 2014, was marked by the start of the RORC Transatlantic Race, after two delays due to adverse weather conditions. Five hours into the race, superyacht Nomad IV had rounded the southern tip of Lanzarote just ahead of luxury yacht Windfall and charter yacht Lupa of London.

A blistering start expected for RORC Transatlantic Race 2014

A trail blazing start is expected for the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race, set to kick off from Lanzarote in Canary Islands tomorrow, on Saturday, November 29, 1200 CET. The race will host such outstanding vessels as RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 to kick off this month

The highly anticipated RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Grenada is set to start in just 11 days. The race will be attended by such outstanding vessels as the 28m Southern Wind sailing yacht Windfall, as well as the 30m Finot Conq superyacht Nomad IV.

RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 to host international fleet of yachts

Set to kick off from Lanzarote on November 29, the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race will be attended by an international fleet of yachts. The largest vessel to compete will be the 100ft sailing yacht Nomad IV.

Winners of the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014

Friday, May 9, at the Hurlingham Club in London, was marked by the announcement of the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 Winners. These include such jewels as luxury motor yacht Ocean Paradise.

Finot-Conq ARCHITECTES compete for IY&A Award 2014 with sailing yacht NOMAD IV

Luxury sailing yacht NOMAD IV has been selected to participate in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014, competing for the ‘Sailing Yacht over 30 metres’ Award. She features naval architecture by finot-conq ARCHITECTES.

ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 for two French superyacht designers

Two French superyacht designers, Pascal Conq and Raphael Laloux, have been honoured with the prestigious ShowBoats Design Award 2014, as proudly announced by the French luxury yacht builder, JFA Yachts.

Additional images of Maxi Dolphin FC100 sailing yacht NOMADE IV

These are some beautiful exterior and interior images of the FC100 superyacht Nomade IV, launched by Maxi Doplhin in July 2013. Her lovely interiors offer elegant and comfortable accommodation to up to 12 guests.