Both set to run next month, the upcoming Dubois Cup as well as Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will be attended by over 35 spectacular yachts, to be hosted by the prominent Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, based in the popular Italian yacht destination – Sardinia.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Porto Cervo
Pendennis – Sponsor of Dubois Cup
May 20, 2013
Pendennis is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Dubois Cup, running from June 1 to 3, 2013. The event will be attended by two luxury vessels constructed by this prominent UK builder: charter yacht Nostromo and superyacht Tenaz (ex Mamamouchi).
Perini Navi Cup 2013, August 28 – 30
May 14, 2013
Set to run from August 28 to 30, the 5th Perini Navi Cup will be once again hosting the most spectacular sailboats, built by the Perini Navi Group. So far, 18 vessels have confirmed their presence, including the all-new 60m mega yacht Seahawk (hull C.2193).
FC100 sailing yacht NOMADE IV leaves Maxi Dolphin shipyard to continue construction in Marghera, Italy
May 13, 2013
The prestigious Italian builder, Maxi Dolphin has recently transported its new 30-metre FC100 superyacht Nomade IV to Marghera, near Venice to continue the vessel’s construction. Scheduled for delivery in mid-July 2013, Nomade IV will make her debut at the upcoming Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.
Only 8 weeks to go until 2013 Dubois Cup
April 04, 2013
This year’s Dubois Cup will kick off in just 8 weeks. So far, 12 luxury vessels have confirmed their presence, including the 2011 Cup winner, luxury yacht Timoneer.
Royal Huisman looking forward to 2013 superyacht regattas
March 19, 2013
The prominent Dutch luxury yacht builder, Royal Huisman, looks forward to a big year for superyacht regattas, commencing with St Barths Bucket later on this month.
Luxury Yacht TIMONEER – latest superyacht to confirm attendance at 2013 Dubois Cup
March 08, 2013
The splendid 2001 superyacht Timoneer by Vitters has been announced as the latest luxury vessel to compete in this year’s Dubois Cup, running in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo from June 1 to 3.
Swan Mediterranean Challenge 2012 Winner Swan 80 yacht PLIS PLAY
November 07, 2012
The overall winner of the 2012 Swan Mediterranean Challenge has become the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has also competed in this year’s Rolex Swan Cup, where she took 6th place.
A video of the SW 100 RS luxury yacht CAPE ARROW by Southern Wind Shipyard
October 03, 2012
The splendid 2011 superyacht Cape Arrow is constructed by Southern Wind Shipyard as its third SW 100 RS cruiser. She boasts naval architecture by renowned Farr Yacht Design.
An amazing week of Rolex Swan Cup attended by four classes of Nautor’s Swan yachts
September 24, 2012
Another successful edition of the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo came to its end on September 16. Its 18th edition will take place in 2014, while a new event, the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup – Caribbean, will be held in BVI’s Virgin Gorda on March 11 to 15, 2013.
International Super Yacht Rule adopted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
September 17, 2012
In order to offer close competing in fleets of superyachts widely differing designs, dimensions as well as technical characteristics, the next year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht & Rendezvous and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will feature the International Super Yacht Rule.
Final day at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup
September 17, 2012
The overall winners of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta held in Sardinia are: sailing yacht Bronenosec in Max, Natalia yacht in Grand Prix, Ondine in Classic and Earlybird in Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – Day 4
September 15, 2012
Day four at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta was marked by calm weather coupled with intense racing at Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 3 – Morning’s competition postponed due to strong winds
September 14, 2012
Due to strong winds caused by Mistral, the morning’s competing on Day 3 of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup was postponed untill 14:00 CEST. Day 3 victory went to charter yacht Highland Breeze (NED) in Maxi; sailing yacht Merel Four (NED) in Grand Prix; luxury yacht Shirlaf (ITA) in Classic while Earlybird (GER) took the first place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 2 – Swan yachts started competition as scheduled
September 13, 2012
Day 2 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by a 20-knot breeze, allowing to start the racing as planned. Victory went to Swan 80 yacht Berenice Bis in Maxi Class, Magical Mystery Tour yacht in Grand Prix class and Ondine yacht in Classic. Talj yacht has become the best performer in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012 attended by Hall Spars equipped yachts
September 13, 2012
This year’s 23rd edition of the popular Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was attended by several Hall Spars equipped vessels, taking victory in three of the five Divisions. These include Bella Mente yacht, superyacht Nilaya or luxury yacht Aegir.
Rolex Swan Cup 2012: First day of racing for Swan yachts
September 12, 2012
Racing on the first day of the Rolex Swan Cup 2012 kicked off in the afternoon, due to the morning’s light wind. Racing Day 1 brought victory to Bronenosec yacht in Maxi, Natalia in Grand Prix and Ondineyacht in Classic class. The first and second place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship went to luxury yachts Earlybird and TalJ.
Rolex Swan Cup 2012 starts today
September 11, 2012
Almost 60 luxurious sailing yachts built by the prominent Finnish builder Nautor’s Swan, will take part in this year’s 17th edition of Rolex Swan Cup, held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The largest of these is the 35-metre Swan 112 charter yacht Highland Breeze.
2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – Arresting and challenging week of prestige and endeavour
September 10, 2012
The 23rd edition of the prestigious and popular sailing yacht regatta, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup has come to close, marked by excellent racing, full of challenges and ever-changing weather.
Frustrating last day at the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
September 08, 2012
Last day at the 23rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by frustration as the race was cancelled due to insufficient breeze. The leader board remains unchanged.
