Superyacht Zefiro took the line honours in this year’s NZ Millennium Cup, following three exciting days of racing. The second place went to luxury yacht Silvertip, followed by Ohana yacht, Janice of Wyoming and Sea Toy, respectively.
The second day of NZ Millennium Cup racing is over, and sailing yacht Ohana and Silvertip superyacht battled right to the line, finishing within seconds of each other. The ultimate winner of the day was Zefiro yacht.
The first day’s winner of this year’s NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Zefiro, built by the prestigious South African shipyard, Southern Wind.
Ed Dubois of Dubois Yachts thinks the New Zealand superyacht industry is in a unique position and speaks about his passion for the country, as well as about potential winner of the upcoming NZ Millennium Cup that will welcome two new entries: sailing yacht Sea Toy and Zefiro superyacht.
Dubois Naval Architects is one of the sponsors of the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup, as proudly announced by this respected design firm. Three of its designs will be competing in this popular race, including this year’s winner, the 34m superyacht Silvertip, the 40m luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming, as well as the 50m sailing yacht Ohana (G50).
Scheduled for launch later this year, the splendid superyacht Hana (G50) will participate in the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup in Auckland, where she will make her debut. Constructed by Fitzroy and designed by Dubois, this beautiful 50-metre flybridge sloop will be the largest vessel to enter the regatta so far this year.
Silvertip superyacht, along with luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming and sailing yacht G50 are three splendid vessels, all designed by Dubois Naval Architects. They have already confirmed their participation at the next year’s NZ Millennium Cup, held in February.
Running from February 14 to 17, the dates for 2013 NZ Millennium Cup have been announced, with three entries already confirmed, including this year’s overall winner, the 34m Yachting Developments superyacht Silvertip, the 39.6m Alloy luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming, as well as the 31m Alloy charter yacht Pacific Eagle.
Alloy 48.5m charter yacht Georgia has become today the comfortable winner of the first race in 2012 Millennium Cup. This spectacular Alloy vessel was the first 2000 superyacht to be launched, and that time also the largest sloop in the world.
Dubois Yachts are proud to announce their sponsorship of the NZ Millenium Cup 2012, with three already confirmed Dubois designed superyachts: Imagine (44m), Janice of Wyoming (39.6m) and Silvertip (33.8m).
NZ Millenium Cup superyacht race 2012 starts in less then two months, held from 15-18th February 2012.