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Nautor’s Swan 2012 Yacht Racing Events & Regattas

January 11, 2012

Written by Mike Smith

The 2012 events and circuits programme provides an opportunity for Swan sailing yacht owners and their crew from all over the world to be united by their love of sailing and to share their enjoyment of and pride in their yacht.  Nautor’s Swan offer every member the chance to enjoy their Swan yacht to the... ... read full story

Caribbean Sailing Events and Yacht Racing Regattas

December 19, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

This is the big list of things to do in the Caribbean in terms of yachting events, sailing, and yacht racing. It is a list of luxury yacht sailing events, yacht racing, sailing regattas and general good times to be had in the Caribbean for the 2011-2012 winter season. If you are interested in chartering... ... read full story

32nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: March 1-4 2012

December 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Le Pingouin to attend the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta

The 32nd edition of the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta is only four months away and organizers are in full preparation for what is expected to be another extraordinary event in the Caribbean. Entries are already pouring in for the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta and with entries such as sailing yacht Le Pingouin, an Open 60 entered by... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sailing yacht Avel wins Rolex Trophy in St Tropez

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

It seems the summer may never end in St Tropez this year. For more than one week straight, unseasonably hot weather has dominated the region, caused by a high pressure system that seemingly stalled over the northern Mediterranean. It was a week of hot sunny days and little breeze, unusual in its duration. Again today,... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Racing concludes

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Another sultry day on the French Riviera as racing concluded for the week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011. For the 300 or more boats at this year’s edition, no amount of wind dances or prayers could conjure up enough breeze for a final day of racing. While both Tradition and Modern sailing yachts managed... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Rolex Trophy starts to unfold

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is notable for the diverse fleet of boats and superyachts that turn up each September on the Cote d’Azur for a week of racing. Nearly half the fleet of 300 modern and classic boats is sailing in the Tradition/Classic classes. The Tradition fleet is made up of 130 boats spread across... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Challenge Day

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Midweek in St Tropez is traditionally a layday for the modern fleet, and sort of a busman’s holiday for the classic fleet. Challenge Day has one ‘featured’ race of the day, and a host of other informal challenges were struck for match races between competitors, solely for bragging rights.  This year, the Club 55 Cup... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez: Over 100 classic sailing yachts on stage in Saint-Tropez

September 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Start of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011 - Photo Credit Carlo Borlenghi ©

There could not be a more impressive fleet of classic boats then the more than 100 sailing yachts racing this week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It’s an armada that showcases designers from the golden ages of yachting history: among them, Herreshoff, Fife, Sparkman & Stephens, Rhodes, Mylne, and Alden. The summer-like conditions that prevailed... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez celebrates 30 years

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The sailing calendar for classic yachts in the Mediterranean includes stops in idyllic ports including Antibes, Monaco, and Cannes. But it is the finale in St Tropez that is the not-to-be-missed conclusion for classic and modern yachts alike. This year Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – which began life as La Nioulargue – marks the 30th... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: The Sardinian showcase

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tuesday marks the start of racing at the eagerly-anticipated 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. A typically extravagant week is in store: the 47-strong multinational fleet present at this year’s regatta is the second largest in the event’s history. These multifarious crews arrive on the back of some starkly contrasting seasons. Having tackled offshore endurance events... ... read full story

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