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Wally launched Maxi racing yacht Wally//Otto

September 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wally introduces a new era for Maxi racing yachts with the launch of Wally//Otto, an innovative 80ft, One Design racing yacht, with a uniquely adaptable design that increases year-round enjoyment and long-term value. ... 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

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2011: Thirty years on: the ‘Nioulargue spirit” is honoured

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over four thousand crew are preparing to do battle from 24 September at the 13th edition of Les Voiles. They will be racing aboard three hundred of the finest futuristic yachts and the most elegant traditional yachts on the planet. The event will be run in the exceptional setting of the bay of Saint Tropez,... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo. The renowned regatta organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with partner Rolex will take place from 5th to 10th September when 46 of the world’s largest and most competitive maxi racing yachts are expected to do battle on the... ... read full story

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Overall

August 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Overall

Hodgdon Yachts welcomed over 250 big boat racing sailors and their guests at the opening event of Shipyard Cup IX. In the relaxed Maine style, the Shipyard Cup final line-up included sailing yacht VIRAGO, (100′) S/Y ISOBEL (76′) superyacht CHRISTOPHER (150′) yacht WHITEHAWK (92) TENACIOUS sailing yacht (115′) sailing yacht WHISPER (116′) SUMURUN (94′) and... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011 Winners Take a Bow

August 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cowes, England (August 12, 2011) – With the presentation of the awards this week at the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight, the cast of players has taken its final bow, and the production that was the Transatlantic Race 2011 has closed to rave reviews.  The race made history with the... ... read full story

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Day One

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Under a beautiful Maine sky and fair breezes the 2011 Shipyard Cup fleet saw a great day of sailing.  After a one hour delay to let the breeze build to a pleasant 10-15 kts., the staggered start spread the fleet out over 52 minutes.  After 3 hours of racing on a delightful afternoon sailing yacht... ... read full story

Emirates Team New Zealand wins the first AC World Series Cascais, Portugal

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand made an incredible recovery during the ‘winner takes all’ fleet race on Sunday to win the America’s Cup World Series Cascais, the first event of a new global series leading up to San Francisco in 2013. With nine boats on the start line, the competition was close, and with a tricky,... ... read full story

ORACLE Racing Spithill wins Match Race championship Cascais, Portugal

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill and his ORACLE Racing crew swept aside the previously ascendant Emirates Team New Zealand to win the Cascais AC Match Race Championship on Saturday, as the AC World Series Cascais enters the final weekend of racing. Many of the matches featured close starts, blazing speed runs to the first turning mark and early... ... read full story

AC World Series Cascais: Kiwis continue to roll over the competition

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand is quickly becoming the star of the show at the America’s Cup World Series – Cascais. For the second consecutive day, the Kiwis earned maximum points, after beating Artemis Racing in a match racing duel for first place to conclude a full day of racing. The Emirates team picked up where... ... read full story

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