Set to be held in the lovely UK yacht charter location – Solent from June 7 to 9, the 2013 annual ISS Regatta is expected to host 12 to 15 teams, including the last year’s winner, BMT Nigel Gee.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Solent
Endeavour Quay completes refit of TP52 5Ëš WEST Yacht
March 28, 2013
Portsmouth Harbour-based refit company, Endeavour Quay, has successfully completed the refit of the TP52 sailing yacht 5˚ WEST. She was training in the Solent last week, ahead of this weekend’s Easter Regatta.
Solent Refit’s continuous investment in improving facilities
March 14, 2013
The capital investment at Solent Refit continues, proving the company’s commitment to its continuous development as a leading deep water superyacht facility in the UK.
Refit of the 58 m charter yacht LADY K II at Solent Refit begins
January 31, 2013
Solent Refit has started working on an extensive refit of the 58 m charter yacht Lady K II (ex Princess Tanya). Major works on the engine room are currently underway.
Solent Refit works on the 58m charter yacht LADY K II
November 08, 2012
Launched by the UK shipyard Austin & Pickersgill in 1961, the 58m luxury charter yacht Lady K II (ex Radiant I, Princess Tanya) has arrived at Solent Refit to undergo a major refit. This beautiful, classic vessel can comfortably sleep up to 18 charter guests.
Solent Refit to relaunch the 32m sailing yacht LUNAR MIST soon
October 22, 2012
The splendid 32-metre superyacht Lunar Mist nears completion at Solent Refit, following her major 12-month refit. She was originally constructed by the US builder, Windship Trident, and designed by renowned Bill Tripp.
Solent Refit expands
September 27, 2012
Solent Refit has just completed two major refits of the 34m charter yacht Sudami as well as MV Babylon, and the company is already preparing for other refits, including two 35m+ vessels and the 38m superyacht Moonbeam. They will also refit the 62m charter yacht Lady K II – their biggest project yet.
Ocean Village Marina plays host to J Class Yachts
August 08, 2012
MDL’s Ocean Village Marina was delighted to host three J Class yachts during the J Class Solent Regatta, including luxury yacht Velsheda, superyacht Lionheart as well as charter yacht Ranger. The marina also played host to Athos superyacht and sailing yacht Adela, participating in the Superyacht Cup.
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.
2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 3 – The overall winner becomes Velsheda superyacht
July 20, 2012
The overall winner of this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent has become the luxury sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger, superyacht Lionheart and luxury yacht Rainbow, respectively.
2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 2 – Luxury yacht Velsheda takes the leading position
July 20, 2012
Day 2 of the J Class Solent Regatta saw a very close racing of the J Class yachts. In the end, the overall winner has become superyacht Velsheda, winning by just 5 seconds, followed by Lionheart, Rainbow and Ranger, respectively.
J Class Solent Regatta – Day 1: Charter yacht Ranger currently leading
July 19, 2012
Following the recent J Class Regatta in Falmouth, the four luxury vessels participating in this popular race, comprising charter yacht Ranger, luxury yacht Lionheart, Rainbow superyacht as well as sailing yacht Velsheda now moved to the Solent, facing challenging weather conditions on the first day of racing. Charter yacht Ranger is currently taking the leading position.
Final day of the 2012 Oyster Regatta in Cowes
July 16, 2012
Fifth and final day of the 2012 Oyster Regatta has arrived, after a great week of fine sailing, despite no sunshine, with the overall winners yet unknown.
Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012: Day 4 – Andrew and Ann Walters 56 yacht Asante first on corrected time
July 13, 2012
Another day of exciting racing in the Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012 brought the overall victory of Asante yacht in Class 1, followed by Isis, the Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night and Bare Necessities, respectively.
Oyster Regatta – Cowes 2012, July 9 – 13: Day 1
July 10, 2012
Attended by 20 beautiful yachts built by the prestigious UK-based shipyard Oyster Yachts, the 29th Oyster Regatta in Cowes kicked off yesterday. The biggest luxury vessel to compete is the Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night of the Caribbean.
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 2012: Day 3 – An early conclusion
June 15, 2012
With no competing on the final day Saturday 16 June, this year’s Westward Cup, attended by three big class vessels, including charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), Mariette superyacht and luxury yacht Mariquita, was concluded today.
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.
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.
