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2011 Perini Navi Cup – First Day Update: Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon leading the overall classification

September 02, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

An exciting first day of the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup came to a close with The Maltese Falcon charter yacht leading the overall classification. The regatta, which sees the spectacular fleet of sailing yachts from the Perini Navi shipyard race off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, is organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda... ... 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

Nautor’s Swan Announces ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Dates for March 2012

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nautors Swan is looking ahead to their Cruising Rendezvous Programme next year with the official release of dates for the 2012 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous. This will be the 9th annual Caribbean based Rendezvous for the internationally renowned luxury sailing yacht manufacturer. Dates for 2012 are from the 12th through to the 17th March with the... ... 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

10th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe: 14th to 18th September, 2011

August 31, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Whether in the harbour, ashore or at sea, the 80 boats expected for the 10th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe on 14 to 18 September are living proof that our maritime heritage is alive and well, and bears testimony to the Principality’s commitment to the values surrounding it. This year the Yacht Club de Monaco,... ... 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

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