Running from 8 to 13 April, the 2013 Oyster Caribbean Regatta will be hosted by the Port Louis Marina, situated in a beautiful yacht charter location – Grenada. This fabulous Caribbean superyacht marina will also play host to the Oyster World Rally fleet in 2014.
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2013 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Dates Revealed
May 16, 2012
The organiser of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, the Caribbean Sailing Association, have decided on the yacht regatta’s 2013 dates, set for March 25-31.
110ft Palmer Johnson sailing yacht Keewaydin has arrived at Dennis Conner’s North Cove
May 11, 2012
The 1996 luxury sailing yacht Keewaydin has recently arrived at Dennis Connor’s North Cove in NYC. This 110ft Palmer Johnson spectacular vessel provides 3 comfortable staterooms.
Safe Red Frog Beach Superyacht Marina in Panama
May 10, 2012
The stunning Red Frog Beach Marina in Panama has recently built a new security gate between the marina and the marina village to ensure the complete protection of its guests. Besides, this fabulous superyacht marina is situated in the hurricane-free zone.
Dubois-designed superyachts performing exceptionally well at this year´s yacht regattas
May 10, 2012
Luxurious vessels designed by renowned UK-based studio, Dubois Naval Architects, have performed very well at this year´s regattas, including the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, won by the 34m superyacht Silvertip, followed by the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous as well as St. Barths Bucket. Four Dubois designs are expected to compete in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the Palma Superyacht Cup this summer.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Sailing yacht El Ocaso awarded The Lord Nelson Trophy
May 07, 2012
The Lord Nelson Trophy has gone to the sailing yacht El Ocaso for the best overall performance of any yacht during this year´s Antigua Sailing Week.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Final Day 5 – Winners
May 04, 2012
The final day 5 of the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 revealed its winners, with Geoff Hill’s Santa Cruz 72 sailing yacht Antipodes winning in CSA 1A. Peter Harrison’s Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana took the third place.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Day 4 – Another day of episode and drama
May 03, 2012
Day 4 of Antigua Sailing Week was another difficult day for competitors, resulting in a large number of incidents as well as a major collision between Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night of the Caribbean and On Deck’s Farr 65 sailing yacht Spirit of Isis. Tomorrow´s last day of racing will be crucial.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Ondeck Thank Local Antiguan Search & Rescue Teams
May 03, 2012
There was an incident this morning on Day 4 of Antigua Sailing Week between the Farr 65 yacht Spirit of Isis belonging to Ondeck team and the Oyster 82 sailing yacht Starry Night of the Caribbean. Fortunately, the incident caused just minor injuries.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Day 3 – Another day of big breeze
May 01, 2012
Day 3 of this year´s Antigua Sailing Week brought another day of big breeze for competitors of this famous Caribbean race. Farr 115 luxury charter yacht Sojana was beaten today by Santa Cruz 72 sailing yacht Antipodes by less than a minute.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012 Day 2: Dream-like conditions
April 30, 2012
It was another day of the perfect weather conditions for the crews competing in the Antigua Sailing Week 2012, boasting good wind as well as waves. Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana finished first today in CSA 1A.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Day 1 – King Viv to attend the imobile Dockyard Festival
April 29, 2012
The first day of the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 will see the famous West Indian cricket legend, Sir Vivian Richards, also called ´King Viv´, to participate at tonight´s imobile Dockyard Festival.
Dramatic Yachting World Round Antigua Race 2012
April 28, 2012
April 28 brought very difficult weather conditions for sailors competing in the 2012 Yachting World Round Antigua Race. Due to strong winds, there were several retirements, including Allyn Salomon’s Beneteau Oceanis 473 sailing yacht Hermosita as well as South African Jan Rupert entry, Tripp 75 Blackbird yacht. Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana has received the Yachting World Trophy for the fastest monohull around the course, finishing the race in 4 hours, 50 mins and 46 seconds.
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: The forecasted big breeze arrives
April 28, 2012
Strong winds arrived today in the fabulous Caribbean yacht charter location – Antigua – playing host to this year´s Antigua Sailing Week. Today´s Guadeloupe to Antigua Race has been won by Verlarde’s NM92 sailing yacht Locura, followed by Stephen Schmidt’s Santa Cruz 70 yacht Hotel California Too, taking second place and the Dufour 45 yacht Triskell placing 3rd. Ross Applebey’s Oyster 48 yacht Scarlet Oyster has won the Racing Division of the ARC.
Yachting World Round Antigua Race to kick off on Saturday 28 April
April 27, 2012
One of the best Caribbean yacht charter destinations – Antigua – will play host to the Yachting World Round Antigua Race, starting this Saturday 28 April. The 43 spectacular vessels competing in this popular race include the 63ft trimaran yacht Paradox, the Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana, as well as the Tripp 75 yacht Blackbird.
30.2m Hodgdon sailing yacht WINDCREST placed third in St. Barth´s Bucket
April 26, 2012
The prominent US shipyard Hodgdon Yachts is proud to present its 30.2m superyacht WINDCREST, finishing 3rd overall in the popular Caribbean race, St. Barth´s Bucket. This beautiful 2006 vessel boasts three lovely staterooms with ensuites, and a spacious salon.
Port Louis Marina offers excellent Summer Rates Special
April 25, 2012
The amazing superyacht marina, Port Louis Marina is situated in one of the most charming Caribbean yacht charter destination – Grenada. It offers extraordinary Summer Rates Special to its guests, valid from June to November inclusive.
A Chance Meeting for Owners of two Horizon Superyachts: P136 motor yacht Antithesis and E84 Debbie Lou yacht
April 23, 2012
It was a chance meeting for owners of two luxury vessels by the prestigious Taiwan-based shipyard Horizon Yachts, the P136 superyacht Antithesis and the E84 Debbie Lou superyacht, while cruising in the popular Caribbean yacht charter location, the British Virgin Islands.
Nikki Beach Mallorca – one of the ‘Sexiest Places on Earth’
April 20, 2012
Nikki Beach is well known around the world for their luxurious locales, surreal beauty and great atmosphere, with signature teepees, that underline the charm and character of the venue.
43m Holland Jachtbouw charter yacht THIS IS US (ex Skylge) – winner of the 2012 St Barth´s Bucket
April 19, 2012
The 43m luxury sailing yacht This Is Us (ex Skylge), a winner of this year´s St Bart´s Bucket regatta, is a spectacular schooner, built by Holland Jachtbouw and designed by Andre Hoek. Preparing for the Palma Superyacht Cup in June, this beautiful vessel boasts the perfect layout for charter, providing an owners’ stateroom, VIP suite, two guest cabins as well as generous amount of deck space.
