A new chapter of their green revolution was completed on the fierce blue waters of the Atlantic off Cascais, Portugal when Quantum Racing and Iberdrola won the Cascais Trophy for the TP52 and the Soto 40 series respectively, the opening event of the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit. Green flashed hulls and sails are... ... read full story
Latest News
Popular News this Week
Popular News this Month
Featured Locations
Sports Yachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News
Green Revolution in Cascais: Quantum Racing and Iberdrola Team win the Cascais Trophy
May 23, 2011
Written by
Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares
May 20, 2011
Written by
The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story
Mount Gay Rum sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
May 20, 2011
Written by
Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’. Around 8,500 competitors sailing in nearly 1,000 boats and many more visitors will be able to enjoy ‘the rum that invented rum’ which has a heritage dating back to 1705. Alvin Saal, Brand Manager for Mount Gay... ... read full story
2011 Audi MedCup season launches with Cascais Trophy
May 16, 2011
Written by
The Atlantic waters off Cascais were sparkling in the Spring sunshine today Sunday as the majority of the fleets of TP52’s and new Soto 40’s took advantage of the near perfect training conditions to continue their work-up to the start of racing for the Cascais Trophy. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht Groupama 4 launched – The first Volvo 70 built in France
May 16, 2011
Written by
On Saturday 14 May, sailing yacht Groupama 4, the first Volvo 70 built in France, was launched at 1400 GMT, opposite Groupama Sailing Team’s base in Lorient. Groupama’s representatives, the sailors, the members of the shore team and an enthusiastic crowd attended this important stage of the project led by skipper Franck Cammas. ... read full story
2011 Rolex Big Boat Series in San Francisco
May 12, 2011
Written by
With San Francisco receiving extra attention from sailing fans courtesy of the America’s Cup, it comes as no surprise that the Bay will be bustling with additional activity this fall when the 2011 Rolex Big Boat Series gets underway. Scheduled for September 8-11 and hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, the event is in its 47th year and shows no signs of slowing down. ... read full story
Nespresso Cup 2011: Victory for Sailing Yacht Indio and S/Y Ryokan 2 in Portofino
May 10, 2011
Written by
The second edition of the Nespresso Cup came to a conclusion in Portofino with Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO delivering a near emphatic victory in the Overall Division to lift the stylish Nespresso Cup Trophy, whilst Philippe Ligier’s Wally yacht Ryokan 2 snatched victory from S/Y INTI in the Performance Division in the very final race. ... read full story
Nespresso Cup 2011 Day 2: Sailing yacht INDIO strengthens its position to claim trophy
May 10, 2011
Written by
The battle lines have been drawn for the final day of racing for the Nespresso Cup tomorrow after today’s penultimate day produced only one race in the light conditions of Portofino. Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO scored another victory to claim three wins from the three races so far in the Overall Division, and strengthen their position at the top of the Nespresso Cup overall leaderboard ahead of Y3K and S/Y Magic Carpet2. ... read full story
Nespresso Cup 2011: Day 1 serves up perfect blend of racing
May 09, 2011
Written by
The opening day of the Nespresso Cup in Portofino, produced some close racing and magnificent battles in both divisions. “Racing today was good weather-wise,” said Nespresso Cup Race Ambassador Francesco de Angelis. “Sunny with a good breeze and we saw an interesting second race because there were some wind shifts which made it a bit more difficult.” In the Overall Division it was Indio (30.50m) that came out on top, winning both races despite the best efforts of Magic Carpet2 and Y3K to break their winning form ... read full story
Fipa Group launches the new Maiora 27 Yacht Series
May 06, 2011
Written by
Fipa Group introduces their latest Maiora 27 motoryacht series, measuring 26.55 in LOA with a fibreglass hull and superstructure. This stylish new yacht has a four cabin layout and is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M94 engines, reaching a maximum speed of 28 knots. ... read full story
Quick Enquiry
65m superyacht ETERNITY available for charter in the Caribbean
Lurssen delivers 122m ultra-luxurious mega yacht KISMET available for charter in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean
Royal Huisman’s 52m motor yacht PROJECT 402 christened SPECIAL ONE ahead of her sea trials
Feadship superyacht PROJECT 821 launched – the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht
Trending
Feadship superyacht PROJECT 821 launched – the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht
36m motor yacht Moonshine launched from Moonen yachts
Royal Huisman’s 52m motor yacht PROJECT 402 christened SPECIAL ONE ahead of her sea trials
Lurssen delivers 122m ultra-luxurious mega yacht KISMET available for charter in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean
Popular
Feadship superyacht PROJECT 821 launched – the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht
Life through a lens: superyacht photographer Jainie Cowham tells us about her amazing experiences behind the camera
Feadship launches 92m superyacht PROJECT 1012
Planing yachts nominees line up for the World Superyacht Awards
33m classically styled motor yacht FAR NIENTE launched by Hoek Design
Sailing yacht nominees for the 2024 World Superyacht Awards
36m motor yacht Moonshine launched from Moonen yachts
