Western Mediterranean

Hoek-designed sailing yacht Lionheart Crowned King of the J-Class fleet

The overall winner of the J-Class in this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma has become luxury yacht Lionheart. This majestic vessel was built by Claasen Shipyards to a design by Andre Hoek, a regular race crew member of the Lionheart team.

Frers Cup 2014: Day 1

Being hosted by the lovely Sicily yacht holiday destination – Trapani, the first edition of the Frers Cup started today with a dockside Welcome Party.

Giraglia Rolex Cup: A symbol of friendship between countries, yachtsmen and yacht clubs

Attended by an amazing number of 242 yachts, this year’s 62nd Giraglia Rolex Cup was another great success. The overall winner has become Bernard Vananty’s Swan 42 yacht TIXWAVE, while superyacht ESIMIT EUROPA 2 secured her fouth Line Honours victory in this popular Mediterranean regatta.

Varadero Valencia to once again attend HM The Queen Trophy

Next month will see superyacht refit and repair centre Varadero Valencia and its famous mojitos bar once again participate in the HM The Queen Trophy, with a special draw for antifouling.

Unveiling of New Yacht Club de Monaco Building

June 20, 2014, in the lovely Monaco yacht holiday location, saw Prince Albert preside over the opening of the Yacht Club de Monaco’s new building. This has been designed by British architect, Lord Norman Foster.

Huge success of Royal Huisman yachts at Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

The recently concluded Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was a great success for Royal Huisman yachts. Frers-designed sailing yacht Unfurled became first overall.

New 122’ Mythos Motor Yacht SOL – Riva’s First Aluminium and Largest Yacht

June 21, 2014, in the popular Meditteranean yacht charter destination – Monaco, was marked by the official unveiling of the brand new Riva 122′ Mythos super yacht SOL. She will be officially presented to the public at the 2014 Cannes International Boat Show in September.

Genoa International Boat Show 2014 with focus on Internationality, Made in Italy and Sailing

Set to run in the lovely Italy yacht holiday destination – Genoa from October

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014: Overall victory for sailing yacht LIONHEART in J Class

The recently concluded Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was marked by the overall victory of luxury yacht Lionheart in the five strong J Class.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 attended by five Claasen yachts

This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma came to its end last week, marked by a great success of five Claasen yachts. These included such beauties as luxury charter yacht Atalante.

Always exceptional Giraglia Rolex Cup

Attended by an impressive number of 206 yachts, the recently concluded 62nd Giraglia Rolex Cup was marked by the overall victory of Bernard Vananty’s sailing yacht Tixwave. Igor Simcic’s superyacht Esimit Europa 2 took the line honours trophy as the fleet’s fastest boat.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2014, September 9 – 14

This year’s 37th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, formerly known as the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, will run in the popular Mediterranean yacht holiday destination – Cannes from September 9 to 14, 2014.