Day Three of the currently running Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta – Fitzroy Race Day – saw the victory of sailing yacht My Song, charter yacht Salperton, as well as Bequia yacht. The event will come to its end tomorrow, on June 8.
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Superyacht Cup Palma 2013: Sponsors announced and participation of 19 yachts confirmed
May 21, 2013
Claasen Shipyard, Marina Port Vell as well as Rondal will be once again sponsoring the Superyacht Cup Palma. So far, 19 luxury yachts have confirmed their presence in this popular Mediterranean race, hosted by the beautiful Spanish yacht charter location – Palma.
Four yachts by Claasen Shipyards to participate in the upcoming Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca
April 24, 2013
The prominent Dutch manufacturer, Claasen Shipyards, will be well represented at the next Palma Superyacht Cup. The event will be attended by four luxury vessels from the Claasen fleet: charter yacht Atalante, Heartbeat yacht, superyacht Firefly, as well as J-class luxury yacht Lionheart.
Major refit for 1948 classic sailing yacht ALERT by Claasen Shipyards
January 11, 2013
Designed by renowned Philip Rhodes, the beautiful wooden s-bottomed sailing yacht Alert will undergo an extensive refit at Claasen Shipyards. The yard will restore her to the as-new condition she was in when launched in 1948.
Registrations for the 17th Superyacht Cup Palma now open
October 10, 2012
Taking place from June 19th to 22nd, the 2013 Superyacht Cup Palma will be attended by such beautiful J Class yachts as charter yacht Range, Velsheda, Rainbow, as well as Lionheart, in addition to megayacht Athos and Firefly.
Hoek Design enjoys a Golden Year of Regatta Performances
September 24, 2012
Hoek Design is celebrating an exceptional year of achievements by its sailing yachts during this most memorable of racing seasons. From the summer’s historic J-class events in England to the Bucket in St Barths, in regattas in Antigua, Palma and Holland, vessels from the boards of Hoek Design have been crossing the line in remarkable…
A great success of yachts fitted by Hall Spars
September 14, 2012
Hall Spars fitted yachts have reported a great success on the race course this season. Two magnificent vessels boasting Hall Spars mast will be showcased at the next Monaco Yacht Show, comprising Wally 164 luxury yacht Better Place and Baltic 72 yacht Stig.
Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 Winner: 40m Royal Huisman charter yacht MARIA CATTIVA
June 27, 2012
The overall winner of the Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 has become the 40m Royal Huisman charter yacht Maria Cattiva, followed by charter yachts Atalante and Highland Breeze, respectively.
Superyacht Cup Palma 2012: Day 2 – A Story of Two Winds
June 22, 2012
Competing through a confused wind pattern, Day 2 of this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma brought the victory of the superyacht Firefly in Class 1, followed by charter yachts Atalante and Maria Cattiva, respectively, both belonging to Class 2.
The Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 Opening Race
June 21, 2012
This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma started with perfect weather conditions. Class 1 is currently led by the 34m charter yacht Highland Breeze, built by Nautor Swan and designed by Frers, while the current winner of Class 2 is the 30m luxury yacht Reesle, designed by Hoek.
Claasen Shipyards – a New Holland Yacht Experience Partner
June 04, 2012
The prominent Dutch superyacht builder, Claasen Shipyards, has recently joined the Holland Yacht Experience’s joint venture in order to futher develop its services on Port Pierre Canto in Cote d’Azur, France.
Just a few places remain available for the Superyacht Cup Palma 2012
May 09, 2012
This year´s Superyacht Cup Palma has only a few last places available for superyachts wishing to take part in this famous race. The recent entries include such splendid vessels as the last year´s winner, the 24m superyacht Drumfire or the winner of this year´s St Barths Bucket Regatta, the 43m charter yacht This is Us.
St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Great Success for Hoek Design Superyachts
April 05, 2012
This year´s St Barths Bucket Regatta was a huge success for the four Hoek Design superyachts, including the charter yacht This Is Us, the superyacht Firefly, the sailing yacht Marie as well as the Athos megayacht.
Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2012: Day 1
April 04, 2012
Tuesday, the first day of racing at Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012, dawned with flags lightly streaming, instilling hope that there would be enough wind. After studying the range of course choice, the race committee settled on a 17-nautical miler that kept the fleet entirely along the southern coast, where the pressure held. The…
2012 Les Voiles de St Barth: BACK FOR MORE
April 03, 2012
On the eve of the third running of Les Voiles de St. Barth, April 2-7, the palm-fringed port of Gustavia, St. Barthlemy quickly filled with an impressive array of race boats: ocean-racing maxis including the 90-foot sailing yacht Rambler and the Swan 112, charter yacht Highland Breeze; classic beauties such the Olin Stephen-designed Dorade sailing…
St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: What A Difference A Day Makes!
March 25, 2012
Race Day Two offered another fantastic day at the Saint Barths Bucket, full of the sun. Besides the sunshine, a steadily freshening breeze brought the massive fleet just what it needed to move around the “Not So Wiggly” course at a quick and exciting clip.
Perini Navi 38m charter yacht P2 comes third at the 2012 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta
March 21, 2012
Perini Navi 38m charter yacht P2 comes third at the 2012 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta. The thirteen participating yachts arrived in the following order: Indio, Hanuman, P2, Sojana, Firefly, Salperton, Bliss, Ganesha, Marie, Zefira, Billy Budd, Lady B and Altair.
Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2012: YCCS Virgin Gorda hosts the Superyacht fleet
March 16, 2012
YCCS Virgin Gorda hosts the Superyacht fleet, including such spectacular vessels as the 138´ Royal Huisman´s J-Class sailing yacht Hanuman or the 128´ charter yacht Ganesha by Fitzroy Yachts and many others.
3rd Les Voiles des St.Barth Yacht Race: Beauty and Passion
March 06, 2012
3rd Les Voiles des St.Barth yacht race will bring together the beauty of the competing yachts with the passion of their owners. This popular race is held from April 2 to 7, 2012.
Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2011: Revving up for a Best-Ever Edition
January 20, 2012
The Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is getting ready for its third edition, held in April 2-7 in one of the most popular Caribbean yacht charter destinations – the Saint-Barth.
