This year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week will be attended by a strong international fleet of sailboats, including such spectacular vessels as the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2.
Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News
Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Cowes
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to host record number of 380 yachts
April 12, 2013
The upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race is expected to host a record number of 380 yachts this year, including such spectacular vessels as the 100-foot charter yacht ICAP Leopard. The race will kick off on August 11, 2013.
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: RORC Increase Entries
February 26, 2013
In order to satisfy demand for places, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has increased the number of places available for IRC rated boats by an extra 40 places, to 340. To cope with this, the event will be moved to Plymouth Yacht Haven, featuring the extra berthing, if needed.
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2013: New Classes and Extra Cost Savings
February 04, 2013
To run from August 3 to 10, this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week will once again feature the ‘Big Boats Series’, attended by yachts of up to 30,5 meters in length.
Volvo Car UK – new Official Vehicle Partner to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week until 2015
January 28, 2013
Volvo Car UK has been announced as new Official Vehicle Partner to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week for the next three years. The 2013 edition of the race will run from August 3 to 10.
An amazing campaigning summer for the 34m Royal Huisman superyacht UNFURLED
October 02, 2012
Royal Huisman luxury yacht Unfurled has been very successful in this year’s regattas, including the Pendennis Cup, taking second place, as well as the Superyacht Cup in Cowes, winning the third place. This beautiful, 34-metre sloop is designed by German Frers and was launched in 2000.
Rolex to support Fastnet Race until 2021
September 28, 2012
The popular, biennial Fastnet Race will partner with Rolex for the next five editions, until 2021. Its 2013 edition will kick off on August 11.
A very successful Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012
August 21, 2012
It has been a great success for this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, providing great sailing conditions. The overall winner of this popular race has become the J/109 sailing yacht Harlequin. The 2013 dates have been already announced for August 3 to 10.
Antigua Sailing Week team visits Cowes in the UK
August 10, 2012
The Antigua Sailing Week team will bring the Caribbean spirit to the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. There will also be a unique opportunity to enjoy English Harbour Rum.
Ocean Village Marina plays host to J Class Yachts
August 08, 2012
MDL’s Ocean Village Marina was delighted to host three J Class yachts during the J Class Solent Regatta, including luxury yacht Velsheda, superyacht Lionheart as well as charter yacht Ranger. The marina also played host to Athos superyacht and sailing yacht Adela, participating in the Superyacht Cup.
Newly refitted charter yacht ICAP Leopard back in action
July 30, 2012
Recently refitted charter yacht ICAP Leopard has just finished racing in the Superyacht Cup in Cowes and is already preparing to compete at Weymouth for the London 2012 Olympics. This splendid vessel will then return to the Solent to participate in this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
Superyacht Cup Cowes 2012 won by the WallyCento luxury yacht HAMILTON
July 27, 2012
Marked by a special visit of HM The Queen aboard the 75m luxury charter yacht Leander, the newest WallyCento sailing yacht Hamilton has become the overall winner of the 2012 Superyacht Cup Cowes, followed by superyacht Adela and luxury yacht Athos, respectively.
HM The Queen hosted by the 75m luxury charter yacht LEANDER
July 27, 2012
As part of her Diamond Jubilee Tour, HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Cowes on July 25 aboard Sir Donald Gosling’s 75m charter yacht Leander. Built by Peenewerft and designed by Kusch Yachts, this exceptional vessel sleeps 12 charter guests in 10 beautiful and comfortable cabins, while cruising the popular Mediterranean.
Superyacht Cup Cowes: Day 1 won by sailing yacht Unfurled
July 23, 2012
July 23 saw the first day of the inaugural Superyacht Cup Cowes, marked by challenging weather conditions. The overall winner on Day 1 has become the 34m luxury sailing yacht Unfurled, built by Royal Huisman.
Final day of the 2012 Oyster Regatta in Cowes
July 16, 2012
Fifth and final day of the 2012 Oyster Regatta has arrived, after a great week of fine sailing, despite no sunshine, with the overall winners yet unknown.
Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012: Day 4 – Andrew and Ann Walters 56 yacht Asante first on corrected time
July 13, 2012
Another day of exciting racing in the Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012 brought the overall victory of Asante yacht in Class 1, followed by Isis, the Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night and Bare Necessities, respectively.
Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012: Day 3 – The brand new Oyster 575 sailing yacht Isis first in Class 1
July 13, 2012
It was another day of exciting competing for 18 yachts participating in the Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012. Day 3 saw the newest Oyster 575 yacht Isis taking the first position in her class on corrected time, followed by Asante, Sotto Vento and Starry Night, respectively.
Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012: Day 2 – Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night currently leading in her class
July 12, 2012
Day 2 of the Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012 saw the flagship Oyster 82 sailing yacht Starry Night of the Caribbean taking the leading position.
Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012, July 9 – 13: Day 1
July 10, 2012
Attended by 20 beautiful yachts built by the prestigious UK-based shipyard Oyster Yachts, the 29th Oyster Regatta in Cowes kicked off yesterday. The biggest luxury vessel to compete is the Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night of the Caribbean.
81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: Winners emerge
July 01, 2012
The 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race yachts gradually complete the race, with around 400 teams still competing. The largest yacht ever competing in this popular race, the 162ft luxury yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), took 47th place in IRC 0 class.
