Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for New York Yacht Club

Swan Fleet racing at the Rolex Swan Cup © Nautor's Swan - Kurt Arrigo.jpg

2013-2020 ClubSwan Programme announced

December 11, 2012

ClubSwan announced its 2013 to 2020 extensive programme, offering excellent occasions for Swan owners to share their enthusiasm in breathtaking locations, while taking part in regattas, cruises or social events.

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts and Dubois

An exclusive reception to be hosted by Fitzroy Yachts and Dubois in New York

July 05, 2012

Wednesday 11 July will see a prestigious reception, organised by Fitzroy Yachts and Dubois and held at the New York Yacht Club, Model Room, 37 West 44th Street, while Thursday 12 July will be marked by an open day in Dennis Conner’s North Cove Marina in NYC, providing a unique opportunity to visit two of the most spectacular vessels constructed by Fitzroy and designed by Dubois: superyacht Zefira and luxury yacht Artemis (ex Salperton III).

Mariette's owner Patrice Mourreau (right) proudly holds the 2012 Westward Cup with his equally delighted Captain, Charles Wroe.  Photo: Peter Ridout.

Winner of the 2012 Westward Cup – the 1915 classic yacht Mariette by Herreshoff

June 21, 2012

The overall winner of this year’s Westward Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Mariette, followed by the charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora) and the superyacht Mariquita, respectively.

Westward Cup Cowes 2012 Start Day One Credit: Cathy Vercoe/luvmyboat.com

The world’s Big Class yachts started the 2nd Westward Cup today

June 12, 2012

Day 1 of this year’s Westward Cup in Cowes, UK saw the 42m superyacht Mariette take the top position, followed by the 38m luxury yacht Mariquita and the 41.5m charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora) respectively.

Sailing yacht Mariquita racing in the 2010 Westward Cup - Photo courtesy of photographer Ian Roman

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.

Back (L-R): YCCS President of the Board of Directors Princess Zahra Aga Khan, YCCS Commodore Riccardo Bonadeo. Front (L-R): His Excellency the Governor of the British Virgin Islands Mr Boyd McCleary, YCCS President His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of Victor International Mr David Johnson, the Honourable Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Dr Orlando Smith. Credits: Broadsword Communications/YCCS.

YCCS Virgin Gorda celebrates Clubhouse opening in the Caribbean

January 12, 2012

YCCS Virgin Gorda celebrates its Clubhouse opening, marking the completion as well as the launch of the new Caribbean location.

Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares

June 30, 2011

ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of…

2011 Transatlantic Yacht Race

Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: History In The Making

June 25, 2011

Tomorrow, at Newport, R.I. USA cannon fire from the iconic Castle Hill Lighthouse will signal the beginning of a historic ocean adventure when six yachts are sent off on the Transatlantic Race 2011.  The warning signal for the first of the three staggered starts is at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, and will be…

Bella Mente rounds the weather mark in a pack of Melges 32s - Photo Rolex/Dan Nerney

Fog and humidity kicks off the second half of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Race Week

July 22, 2010

The Rolex presented NYYC Race Week in Newport, England begun with fog, humidity and light wind. As the morning progressed at 11 am the wind reported by the NYYC Race Committee was at 6-8 knots, which stayed at the same level for the rest of the day.

New York Yacht Club Rolex Regatta

New York Yacht Club Annual 2010 Rolex Sailing Regatta a Success

June 14, 2010

Known as the longest running regatta in America, the New York Yacht Club’s 156th Annual Regatta presented by Rolex also has the distinction of kicking off the sailing season in New England. This past weekend, June 11-13, over 1,000 sailors on 111 boats gathered from across the U.S. and Europe for three days of racing on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound.

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