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Superyacht regattas and luxury yacht racing around the world.

Yacht Racing & Regattas Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Superyacht regattas and luxury yacht racing around the world.

Velux 5 Ocean Yacht Race 2010 / 2011 – Hill & Knowlton to handle media

May 20, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The VELUX 5 OCEANS, the solo round-the world yacht race which starts October 17, 2010, has appointed leading strategic communications agency Hill & Knowlton to handle a global media relations brief utilising their network of offices around the world. Through their network, centrally co-ordinated from London, Hill & Knowlton’s Sports team will assist the race... ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero win the Portugal Trophy Cascais

May 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The current Audi MedCup champions Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero proved they have lost nothing from their competitive edge as they both opened their respective 2010 season with resounding wins in the Portugal Trophy, Cascais. ... read full story

Jessica Watson – Australia’s Sailing Hero

May 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Just two days shy of her 17th birthday, Watson sailed her 10-metre yacht Ella's Pink Lady up Sydney Harbour, the same spot she left from almost seven months ago. ... read full story

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010 entries top 1000

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The J.P. Morgan Asset Management the Round the Island Race yacht entries top 1000 in 2010. What’s in a name? Boat names, not unlike people, can be packed full of character – charming, mysterious, personal, weird and just plain perplexing! Britain’s favourite yacht race certainly plays host to an extraordinarily eclectic mix of boat designs,... ... read full story

America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct 6 new nominees.

May 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The America's Cup Hall of Fame, in Bristol Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the selection of Simon Daubney, Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean Phipps, Mike Drummond, and Halsey Herreshoff for induction into the Hall of Fame on September 18, 2010. ... read full story

Royal Thames Yacht Club & the Cumberland Cup as sponsored by Audemars Piguet

May 13, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The international battle for the honour of winning the world’s oldest yachting trophy – dating back to 1775 and established some 76 years before the America’s Cup – will be hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club on May 12-16.  The Cumberland Cup is the UK’s only regularly-held international two-boat team racing event in keelboats,... ... read full story

New Esimit Europa 2 Race Yacht – Fastest in the World?

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sponsored and supported by numerous European institutions, the 30-meter sailboat is among the fastest boats in the world and an ambassador for European Energy. Igor Simcic from Slovenia is the project’s leader and the father of the idea behind it. The crew includes Olympic Games competitors and World Champions. The new Esimit Europa 2 sailboat... ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Preparations end and yacht racing begins today

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Preparations and planning come to an end today as the first races of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit’s TP52 series are scheduled to get under way off Cascais at the Portugal Trophy. Today: three races, three winners: ETNZ wins the 3rd race, followed by TeamOrigin, Cristabella, Audi, Matador… Winds are forecast to be moderate, between... ... read full story

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 Sees Strong Yacht Fleet Including the Newcomer Sailing Yacht P2

May 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Demand is still strong for a place in the fleet of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the diversity exemplified by the substantial entry list of yachts is testament to the first class racing conditions of the Costa Smeralda and the popularity of this annual event. ... read full story

The 2010 Pendennis Cup Sailing Yacht Regatta

May 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

On Tuesday night the large marquee on Events Square in the centre of Falmouth throw’s open its doors and gives Pendennis Cup participants their first chance of the week to rub shoulders with other competitors in the other fleets taking part in the wider regatta. ... read full story

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