Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Royal Yacht Squadron

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.

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Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Yacht Regatta hosted by Isle of Wight Clubs

March 06, 2012

Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Regatta will be hosted by a number of Isle of Wight clubs, including the Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal Thames YC, Royal London YC, Royal Victoria YC, Royal Corinthian YC, Island Sailing Club, East Cowes Sailing Club, Cowes Corinthian YC, Gurnard Sailing Club, Bembridge Sailing Club and Cowes Town Regatta Committee.

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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.

55m sailing yacht ADELA by Pendennis

Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK almost full

February 16, 2012

Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, held in July 22-25, 2012 is almost full with 21 provisional entries to date, including the Dykstra & Partners designed 55m sailing yacht Adela built by Pendennis Shipyard, the Hoek designed 62m superyacht Athos built by Holland Jachtbouw and the Dykstra & Partners designed impressive 67m Hetairos superyacht built by Baltic Yachts.

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Wight Vodka RS Elite Nationals at Royal Yacht Squadron

January 18, 2012

This year´s RS Elite National Chapmionships, held from 30th August to 2nd September and sponsored by the Wight Vodka will be hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS).

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.

Swan European Regatta 2011 - Class B sailing downwind © Kurt Arrigo & Nautor’s Swan - Swan Europeans 2011

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…

Sailing yacht Samantaga, Swan 45 takes first place off the Royal Yacht Squadron Line © Kurt Arrigo & Nautor's Swan

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…

Swan Sailing yacht Silveren Swaen Racing in Solent Style Strong Winds © Kurt Arrigo 09

Nautor’s Swan Hoists Flags for the 15th Swan European Regatta

July 08, 2011

Nautor’s Swan is hoisting flags at Cowes, Isle of Wight, marks the final lead up to the 2011 Swan European Regatta, running 9 – 15 July.  2011 marks the 15th edition for one of Swan’s flagship events.  Hosted by the globally renowned Royal Yacht Squadron, the regatta has attracted a number of international entries from 8…

Swan European Regatta Fleet do battle in front of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes © Kurt Arrigo 09

Swan European Regatta 2011: Nautor’s Swan and PANTAENIUS Join Forces

July 07, 2011

Nautor’s Swan, manufacturer of the ultimate ocean-going, performance, luxury sailing yachts of unrivalled build, is pleased to announce an extension to their long term partnership with PANTAENIUS, the leading yacht insurance specialist.  PANTAENIUS will become the title sponsors of the Owners Dinner during the Swan European Regatta 2011. The Swan European Regatta, one of Nautor’s Swan’s flag…

Swan European Regatta 2011 entries open - Credit Nautor’s Swan

Swan European Regatta 2011 entries open

December 22, 2010

As we look forward to a week of high energy Solent racing in testing tidal conditions for the 15th edition of the Swan European Regatta Nautor’s Swan is delighted to publish the Notice of Race for the event. The Swan European Regatta will hit the UK shores of Cowes, Isle of Wight from July 9 – 15, 2011.

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