Wild Oats XI

Tim Gilding reveals 30m high-performance sailing yacht Project IMMERSION concept

The superb 30-metre high-performance sailing yacht Project Immersion is the latest concept, revealed by the UK designer, Tim Gilding. She has been designed to compete with such spectacular vessels as charter yacht ICAP Leopard.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013 to be shortened by one day

One of Australia’s most popular keelboat regattas, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, will be shortened by one day, as recently announced by its organisers.

Significance of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The recently concluded 68th edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, won by sailing yacht Wild Oats XI, once again demonstrated its status as an iconic sporting event.

Sailing Yacht Wild Oats XI sets new race record at 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Sailing Yacht Wild Oats XI completed the course of the Rolex Sydney Horbart Yacht Race in a record time of 1 day 18 hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds, taking the sixth line honours victory in eight years.

Second day at the 2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race’s second day demonstrated the larger yachts, especially sailing yacht Wild Oats XI, taking full advantage of the wind direction change to northeast.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts with great conditions

The popular sailing regatta, Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, started in outstanding conditions with the forecasted southerly breeze offering perfect angle for a spinnaker start and run down the harbour.

Great success for the McConaghy built maxi yachts ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI and Esimit Europa

It has been a very successful period for the McConaghy constructed luxury vessels, including charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI yacht as well as Esimit Europa 2 superyacht.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012 to host a fleet of 79 yachts

Set to kick off on December 26 at 13:00 local time, the 68th edition of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will be attended by a total number of 79 yachts. These will include the spectacular Wild Oats XI superyacht that has won the race five times.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to start on 26 December, 2012

This year’s edition of the popular Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will start on December 26. The last year’s event was marked by an exciting battle between sailing yacht Wild Oats XI and superyacht Investec Loyal.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to start this Saturday

This Saturday will see the official start of the 29th edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, with almost 2000 yachts present to enjoy this highly anticipated race. The largest luxury vessel to participate is the 98ft superycht Wild Oats XI.

Superyacht Wild Oats XI to test a new underwater configuration at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

This weekend will see the first testing of a new underwater configuration installed aboard the 30m superyacht Wild Oats XI. She will compete in the upcoming Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, kicking off on August 17, hosting almost 150 yachts.

2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Victory On The 14th Attempt

The 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race brought an unexpected winner of the coveted line honours trophy, a worthy overall winner and a slow passage home for the smaller yachts.