Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Ran 2

Australian sailing yacht Secret Mens Business - yacht with the longest journey to Cowes

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2013 to host strong international fleet of yachts

April 16, 2013

This year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week will be attended by a strong international fleet of sailboats, including such spectacular vessels as the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

Spectacular Solent at the start of the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race - Photo by Rolex Carlo Borlenghi

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to host record number of 380 yachts

April 12, 2013

The upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race is expected to host a record number of 380 yachts this year, including such spectacular vessels as the 100-foot charter yacht ICAP Leopard. The race will kick off on August 11, 2013.

Close racing during the first night as the two majestic schooners Adela and Athos were virtually 'side by side' - Credit: RORC/Tim Wright/Photoaction.com

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race: Day 2

February 19, 2013

The second day of the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race was marked by sleigh ride. The yachts competing in this popular race have reached the breathtaking island of St. Kitts.

RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race - Photo credit: Tim Wright

Participation of 30 entries confirmed by end of year for 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race

January 03, 2013

Set to kick off in Antigua on February 18, the 2013 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race will host a record fleet of luxury yachts, including such spectacular vessels as the 216-foot Hetairos megayacht that won the race in 2012.

Luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3 with new interior by Design Unlimited

IMA Transatlantic Race Winner charter yacht LEOPARD 3 with new interior by Design Unlimited

December 13, 2012

The overall winner and record breaker of the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta, the magnificent charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, has been refitted this year. She boasts a beautiful interior design by Design Unlimited, just like the 72′ yacht Ran 2.

Start of the 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race from Saluting Battery - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: A spirit of offshore sailing

October 29, 2012

Due to the lack of wind, a bit frustrating Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 in Malta was attended by a record-breaking 83 international teams. The overall winner of the 33rd edition has become the South African yacht Hi Fidelity.

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 claims line honours at the Rolex Middle Sea Race - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Line honours for luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2

October 24, 2012

The overall winner of the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race has become the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2, followed by luxury yacht Ran 2.

Crew work on board superyacht Esimit Europa 2 - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Race leader Esimit Europa 2 superyacht expected to cross the finish line shortly after midnight

October 23, 2012

Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, the magnificent Esimit Europa 2 superyacht is expected to win this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, crossing the finish line shortly after midnight.

Sailing yacht Ran 2, superyacht Esimit Europa 2 and Stig yacht rounding the mark at the start of the 33rd Rolex Malta Sea Race - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Success in sport strongly linked to proper preparation

October 23, 2012

The currently running Rolex Middle Sea Race represents a kind of offshore competition, requiring preparation and planning, as well as right tactics and strategy. The yachts participating in this popular race often face plenty of navigational challenges.

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 at the front of the fleet - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: One of the slowest races in recent years

October 22, 2012

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race can be considered as one of the slowest races in recent years. Esimit Europa 2 superyacht continues to lead the fleet, followed by Ran 2 yacht and sailing yacht Stig.

Luxury sailing yacht Ran 2 finds it slow going between the Strait and Stromboli - photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 18 yachts now passed the Strait of Messina

October 21, 2012

The 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race is well underway, marked by very close top positions among the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, sailing yacht Ran 2, as well as luxury yacht Stig.

Start of the 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race from saluting battery - photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Grand Start for 83 Yachts

October 20, 2012

A record number of 83 yachts started this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race today, leaving the Grand Harbour Marina in Malta. At 15:00 CEST the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2 was leading.

Ambiance at the Royal Malta Yacht Club - Photo by RolexKurt Arrigo

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race to host a record number of yachts

October 19, 2012

Kicking off tomorrow, the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race will host more than 80 luxury yachts. The largest as well as fastest will be the 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

Superyacht Nilaya leader in her class - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012: Day 5 – Victory for luxury yacht Nilaya in her class

September 07, 2012

On Racing Day 5 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup the weather conditions permitted to start racing in the afternoon, bringing the victory for sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR), in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship; superyacht Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) in Maxi Racing; luxury yacht Aegir (GBR) in Maxi Racing/Cruising; superyacht Nilaya (GBR) in Supermaxi and sailing yacht Magic Carpet 2 (GBR) in the Wally class.

Dockside at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012: Day 2 – Competing abandoned due to Sardinian storm

September 05, 2012

The second day of racing in the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by the strong Sardinian storm, due to which the race had to been called off.

Start of the mini maxi class - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

A great start for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012

September 04, 2012

Racing Day 1 near 29-nautical mile coastal race of the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup has been won by sailing yacht Ran 2 in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship; superyacht Velsheda in Maxi Racing; luxury yacht Aegir in Maxi Racing/Cruising; superyacht Nilaya in Supermaxi and sailing yacht Magic Carpet 2 in Wally. The fastest vessel to complete the course was superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

Maxi fleet berth at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Docks - Photo by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

A fleet of 34 international Maxi yachts competing in this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

September 03, 2012

The total number of 34 spectacular maxi yachts have kicked off the 23rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup today. These include the largest vessel to compete, the 66m megayacht Hetairos.

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