Due to low participation of exhibitors, the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Boat & Leisure Festival, scheduled to be held in Cowes Yacht Haven from June 4 to 5, had to be called off.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Cowes
Champagne Lanson – a New Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
April 26, 2012
Champagne Lanson, including White Label, Black Label, Rosé Label as well as Gold Label Vintage Champagne Lanson, has been selected as a New Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012, taking place from August 11 to 18.
Ben Ainslie to compete in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race aboard the 49.5m charter yacht ELEONORA
April 23, 2012
Saturday 30th June 2011 saw a new entry to the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: the 49.5m charter yacht Eleonora, launched in March 2000 by the Dutch Van der Graaf shipyard. This amazing vessel will be sailed by famous Ben Ainslie, that will co-helm with the vessel´s owner, helped by the vessel´s captain Mike McMillan.
2nd Westport Cup to be attended by superyachts Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita
March 14, 2012
Four glorious big class vessels will grace the squadron start line for the second running of the Westward Cup, taking place from June 11 to 16, 2012, including the 39.5m sailing yacht Altair, the 41.5m charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), the 42m superyacht Mariette and the 38m Mariquita superyacht. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are the 46m sailing yacht Lulworth and the 32m luxury yacht Moonbeam IV.
Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Yacht Regatta hosted by Isle of Wight Clubs
March 06, 2012
Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Regatta will be hosted by a number of Isle of Wight clubs, including the Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal Thames YC, Royal London YC, Royal Victoria YC, Royal Corinthian YC, Island Sailing Club, East Cowes Sailing Club, Cowes Corinthian YC, Gurnard Sailing Club, Bembridge Sailing Club and Cowes Town Regatta Committee.
J Class replica sailing yacht Savannah to compete at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race
March 01, 2012
Sailing yacht Savannah, the 90ft J Class replica owned by yachtsman Hugh Morrison will be competing in the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.
Sail 4 Cancer Charity as Official Partner for Cowes Superyacht Cup 2012
March 01, 2012
Sail 4 Cancer Charity has been selected as Official Partner for Cowes Superyacht Cup 2012, held from 22 to 25 July, just a month after the Superyacht Cup Palma, taking place from 20 to 23 June, 2012. Sail 4 Cancer sponsors more than 400 people each year to get away from the stress of living with cancer.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated in Cowes, UK with Boat & Leisure Festival June 4-5, 2012
February 20, 2012
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated in Cowes, situated in the Isle of Wight, UK with Boat & Leisure Festival, held in June 4-5, 2012.
Shepards Wharf Marina in Cowes, UK to redevelop Sugar Store warehouse
February 20, 2012
Shepards Wharf Marina, situated in Cowes on the UK´s Isle of Wight has agreed on the redevelopment of the Sugar Store warehouse, offering new workshop units and office space for local businesses as well as a new bar/restaurant.
Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK almost full
February 16, 2012
Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, held in July 22-25, 2012 is almost full with 21 provisional entries to date, including the Dykstra & Partners designed 55m sailing yacht Adela built by Pendennis Shipyard, the Hoek designed 62m superyacht Athos built by Holland Jachtbouw and the Dykstra & Partners designed impressive 67m Hetairos superyacht built by Baltic Yachts.
67m Superyacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts – the latest and biggest entry for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK
February 16, 2012
67m luxury sailing yacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts is currently the latest and biggest entry for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK. This stunning vessel offers accommodation to 10 guests in 5 lovely cabins.
Royal Huisman and Rondal – New Silver Sponsors for Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK
February 16, 2012
The luxury yacht builder Royal Huisman and Rondal have been presented as new silver sponsors for both Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK.
100´ sailing yacht ICAP Leopard returns to compete in the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race
February 09, 2012
100´ sailing yacht ICAP Leopard returns to compete in the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race to defend her most recent and the current monohull record set in 2008 at a time of 3.53.05.
Pantaenius renews a three year sponsorship agreement with the Superyacht Cup
February 08, 2012
International insurance company Pantaenius has renewed a three year sponsorship agreement with the Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma, including sponsorship of the Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK held in July 22-25.
Wight Vodka RS Elite Nationals at Royal Yacht Squadron
January 18, 2012
This year´s RS Elite National Chapmionships, held from 30th August to 2nd September and sponsored by the Wight Vodka will be hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS).
The Westward Cup 2012 Extends Invitations to Eight Big Class Yachts
January 05, 2012
The Westward Cup 2012 has confirmed the presence of eight beautiful Big Class Yachts competing in the race, such as 55m luxury charter yacht Elena.
Entry list for the 2012 Superyacht Cup is growing
December 16, 2011
2012 Superyacht Cup has reported a growing entry list for their upcoming regattas to be held in Cowes, UK from 22-25 July, 2012 and Palma Superyacht Cup to be held from 20-23 June, 2012.
2011 Nautica Outstanding Seamanship Award
November 24, 2011
4th Nautica Outstanding Seamanship Award was received by ´Man Overboard´ skippers during the 80th Anniversary J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.
Rolex Fastnet Race to start in 2 days
August 12, 2011
With just over two days left until the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, a press conference was held yesterday in the Sir Max Aitken Museum in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
Royal Southern Yacht Club celebrates 175th Anniversary
August 10, 2011
In 2012, the Royal Southern Yacht Club will celebrate the 175th Anniversary of its formation in January 1837.
