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Transatlantic Race 2011: Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon largest in fleet

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The extremes of crossing the Atlantic Ocean will be experienced very differently by crews on the longest and shortest yachts competing in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011).  This adventure challenge, which aims to add 2,975 nautical miles to its participants’ log books, is co-organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011 Entry List Includes Charter Yachts

May 03, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

While the water views from anywhere along Newport Harbor (R.I.) are already magnificent, they will be absolutely breathtaking in late June and early July when 32 ocean-going yachts set sail in the Transatlantic Race 2011, which charts a course that stretches 2,975 nautical miles from Newport to Lizard Point, at the end of a peninsula... ... read full story

A new Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup

April 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Maxi Association (IMA) is pleased to announce the Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup, the transoceanic crossing of the Atlantic towards Caribbean at the end of the Mediterranean sailing season will now end in the British Virgin Islands. Simultaneously the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda will organize a new event starting on the same day: the Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta, reserved to maxi boats with LOA upper than 30.51, boats more cruising than racing-oriented. ... read full story

The 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic gains momentum

April 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maricuda project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic has gained significant momentum recently with its association and assistance from General Electric, Renk, Wartsila and Devonport Yachts. The design process of the 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Atlantic Challenger, the craft that is being designed to cross the Atlantic in under two days is closer to becoming a reality. ... read full story

The 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Global Atlantic Challenger Trimaran

January 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

On the Nov 28th, 2010 Maricuda launched a world preview of the Maricuda Atlantic Challenger yacht concept, a large and technologically advanced power boat or ship designed to break ocean speed records and cross the Atlantic in record time. This UK bid win the Hales Trophy, which shared its history with the Blue Riband, and... ... read full story

TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran reaches Miami, Florida.

November 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The TÛRANOR PlanetSolar has reached the American continent on its voyage around the world. This morning at 8.15 a.m. LT (1.15 p.m. UTC) the boat docked at the Miami Beach Marina (South Beach). The entire circumnavigation of the globe will take at least ten months. ... read full story

TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran’s Record Transatlantic Crossing

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today, on November 18, TÛRANOR PlanetSolar briefly stopped in St. Marteen to register the fasted Transatlantic crossing of a solar boat yet. For TÛRANOR, it took 26 days and 19 hours 10 minutes to cover the distance between Las Palmas and St Marteen ... read full story

Super-maxi ICAP Leopard to start Transatlantic record attempt.

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, today announced the required weather window for her record attempt has finally arrived. She will leave New York on Saturday 29th May in her bid to become the fastest monohulled sailing vessel ever to cross the Atlantic. ... read full story

Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares for Transatlantic Record

May 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ICAP Leopard 3, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht is preparing to launch her assault on the west-to-east monohull transatlantic sailing record in the coming weeks. ... read full story

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