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.
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Hoek designed luxury yacht LIONHEART wins the historic Kings Hundred Guinea Cup
July 27, 2012
The legendary Kings Hundred Guinea Cup went to the Claasen Jachtbouw built and Andre Hoek designed superyacht Lionheart, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent. This splendid vessel competed along with other beautiful J Class yachts, including Velsheda superyacht, charter yacht Ranger as well as luxury yacht Rainbow.
2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundred Guinea Cup won by luxury yacht Lionheart
July 23, 2012
Saturday 21 July saw the 2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundered Guinea Cup, attended by the spectacular J Class yachts. The overall winner has become sailing yacht Lionheart, followed by superyacht Velsheda, charter yacht Ranger and Rainbow superyacht, respectively.
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.
2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Prizegiving
July 01, 2012
Hosted by the Island Sailing Club, the 81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race prizegiving rewarded charter yacht ICAP Leopard with Observer Trophy, while Gold Roman Bowl went to Manroland Sheetfed yacht and Silver Roman Bowl to Sundowner yacht.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: 2012 Gold and Silver Roman Bowl winners
June 30, 2012
With the official prizegiving taking place at the Island Sailing Club on Sunday 1 July, the 81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race has unveiled its winners. The prominent Gold Roman Bowl for first boat overall on IRC handicap went to Tony Langley’s TP52 sailing yacht Manroland Sheetfed. Charter yacht ICAP Leopard completed the race in 03hrs, 59mins and 04secs.
81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race started
June 30, 2012
With the presence of over 1,600 participating yachts, the 81st edition of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race kicked off today. The race is attended by such spectacular vessels as the 100ft charter yacht ICAP Leopard or the 162ft superyacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora).
Westward Cup 2012: Three Big Class yachts racing for the Yacht Club de Monaco Trophy
June 14, 2012
The three Big Class yachts racing in this year’s Westward Cup gathered today the Eatern Solent to compete for Yacht Club de Monaco Trophy. These include the 49.5m (160ft) charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), the 42.06m (138ft) luxury yacht Mariette, and the 38.1m (125ft) superyacht Mariquita. Today’s race was won by Mariette, now having 3 points in the overall competing.
Mount Gay Rum to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’
June 07, 2012
Mount Gay Rum once again comes back as supporting sponsor of this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week yacht regatta, providing both Mount Gay Eclipse Rum as well as Mount Gay Extra Old Rum to a number of events and organising consumer, trade and yachting press.
Portland Port – superyacht hotspot for the 2012 Olympic Games
March 12, 2012
Portland, the venue for this year’s Olympic and Paralympics sailing races, is ready to become a hot superyacht destination this summer with multiple deep water berths and anchorages available.
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.
J Class Regatta 2012
January 17, 2012
The outline plans for the UK yacht regattas during the Olympic Year of 2012 have been officially announced by the J Class Association.
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.
Ewan McGregor, Zara Phillips and Natalie Pinkham to Race for Charity at Artemis Challenge
August 03, 2011
The fifth edition of the Artemis Challenge is set to continue the tradition of attracting big name stars as Ewan McGregor, Zara Phillips and Natalie Pinkham take to the water in 2011. The Artemis Challenge, a high adrenaline 50 mile race around the Isle of Wight to claim a £10,000 charity prize fund, will take…
Swan European Regatta 2011: All four Class winners decided on final race
July 18, 2011
The fifth and final day of the Swan European Regatta got underway again in bright sunshine. There was a simmer of tension detected on the dock as crews were preparing for their ultimate day of racing. A lack of wind early this morning meant it was touch and go but a full 11 knots West…
Swan European Regatta 2011: Swan Yachts Sparkle on the Solent
July 12, 2011
Day 1 of the Swan European Regatta dawned with very little wind and a glassy calm Solent but glorious sunshine which resulted in a postponement for the fleet. Shortly after midday, the sea breeze started to build and by 2pm the Race Committee from the Royal Yacht Squadron were able to start the first race of…
