2nd Westport Cup to be attended by superyachts Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita

Four glorious big class vessels will grace the squadron start line for the second running of the Westward Cup, taking place from June 11 to 16, 2012, including the 39.5m sailing yacht Altair, the 41.5m charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), the 42m superyacht Mariette and the 38m Mariquita superyacht. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are the 46m sailing yacht Lulworth and the 32m luxury yacht Moonbeam IV.

Portland Port – superyacht hotspot for the 2012 Olympic Games

Portland, the venue for this year’s Olympic and Paralympics sailing races, is ready to become a hot superyacht destination this summer with multiple deep water berths and anchorages available.

Wight Vodka RS Elite Nationals at Royal Yacht Squadron

This year´s RS Elite National Chapmionships, held from 30th August to 2nd September and sponsored by the Wight Vodka will be hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS).

J Class Regatta 2012

The outline plans for the UK yacht regattas during the Olympic Year of 2012 have been officially announced by the J Class Association.

Solent Refit´s changes and projects

One of the best large yacht refit and repair facilities in the UK, Solent Refit is going through a number of changes and is working on a couple of new projects.

Gunwharf Quays welcomes growing number of superyachts

Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth Harbour is proud to welcome increasing number of superyachts thanks to its high quality services.

Tidetech shows complex tidal influences for 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

A recently-developed, high-resolution tidal model for the Solent and UK south coast has revealed the complexity of tidal streams and currents in this competitive racing area. The […]

Southern Expedition claims ‘new found land’ in Needles Channel

It may not quite live up to the adventurous exploits of Scott and Shackelton, but an intrepid group from the Hamble-based Royal Southern Yacht Club, led […]

Palmer Johnson PJ 170 (PJ-502) Motor Yacht In Build

The second motor yacht in the Palmer Johnson 170 series is currently in build and progressing well at the Palmer Johnson yard with an expected delivery in June 2011. The new PJ 170 motor yacht measures 52.20m (171′) in length and combines strong lines with sleek sophistication.