Sailing yacht FONCIA, the new 60 foot Imoca 60 was launched on 20th September 2010 at 1533 hours, in Port-La-Forêt. This latest VPLP/Verdier design, whose design was completed back in January, has been built and assembled in record time of 6 months. Michel Desjoyeaux’ and his team now have 40 days to get the feel for this original monohull prior to the start of the Route du Rhum on 31st October 2010. ... read full story
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America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction
September 22, 2010
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The 17th America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Rolex Watch USA was held on Saturday, September 18 2010 at Harbour Court, New York Yacht Club’s in Newport, R.I. Over 650 guests, including many legendary America’s Cup sailors, witnessed the induction of six new members – Simon Daubney, Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean Phipps, Mike Drummond (all of New Zealand) and Halsey Herreshoff (of Bristol, R.I.) – into the Hall of Fame. ... read full story
Perini Navi 50m sailing yacht C.2173 arrives in Viareggio
September 21, 2010
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Perini Navi sailing yacht C.2173 arrives in Viareggio. The 50 metre ketch was designed by Perini Navi in collaboration with Ron Holland design and is scheduled for delivery in 2012. ... read full story
Classic yacht Alinda V completes refit at Southampton Yacht Services
September 21, 2010
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Sailing yacht Alinda V, a Classic Gaff Ketch designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1934 at Alexander Stephen and Son in Glasgow has just completed a 12 month refit at Southampton Yacht Services. ... read full story
Audi MedCup: Quantum Racing announces new sailing yacht for 2011
September 21, 2010
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Today at the Region of Sardinia Trophy in Cagliari Quantum Racing announced they will campaign for a new build boat for the 2011 season. They are the first of several teams expected to make a similar announcement. ... read full story
Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand to sail smart and sail clean
September 21, 2010
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Even with a lead of 46.5 points over second placed Quantum Racing and up to 11 races left to complete the Audi MedCup season,Dean Barker and the Emirates Team New Zealand crew know there is no room for complacency. “We are just looking to sail smart and sail clean.” Emphasised tactician Ray Davies (NZL) after today's practice race. ... read full story
Audi MedCup: Sailing yacht Bribon wins Practice Race in Cagliari, Sardinia
September 21, 2010
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José Cusi’s Bribón on Sailing yacht Bribon won the practice race for the 52 Series off Cagliari in a light sea-breeze today beating the leading duo Emirates Team New Zealand and TeamOrigin ... read full story
Sailing schooner Atlantic’s Mediterranean debut at Regates Royales Trophee Panerai
September 21, 2010
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The 32nd edition of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai will mark the Mediterranean debut of one of the most famous existing schooners sailing yacht Atlantic originally built in 1903 and re launched in 2010. ... read full story
Velux 5 Oceans: First sailing yacht completes qualifier
September 21, 2010
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Christophe Bullens and his boat Five Oceans of Smiles is the first participant to complete the qualifier of at least 2500 nm for the VELUX5 OCEANS. The VELUX5 OCEANS will start on October 17th. ... read full story
Volvo Ocean Race opens new Race Control in Alicante
September 20, 2010
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Volvo Ocean Race has opened its new Race Control, a high-tech hub inspired by the NASA control centre, which will be the nerve-centre of the Volvo Ocean Race next year. It is the most advanced race control room ever built for a yacht race and is located in Alicante, Spain. ... read full story
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