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Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week: Traditional Favourites and Exciting New Developments

July 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Excitement is building in the final approach to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week (6-13 August) and, with little more than a week to go; organisers are pleased to confirm the full shore-side and entertainment schedule. In addition to the traditional favourites, there are several new and exciting developments too. Highlights for this year include: The... ... read full story

Clipper Round the World Race crews trained by Hyde Sails

July 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As they geared up for the start, Clipper Race crews were treated to some invaluable sail repair training as part of the ongoing support from Hyde Sails. The one day sail repair course was run by two of Hyde’s highly experienced team, Martin Newman and Paul Austin. As the official sail supplier for the Clipper... ... read full story

Inaugural Biscay Race- Part of the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS)

July 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Royal Yacht Squadron is delighted to announce the inaugural Biscay Race that forms part of the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS) in which competitors are required to take part in three races, including the Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011), to qualify for a series victory. The Biscay Race is also open to any yacht only... ... read full story

Millennium Cup 2012 confirms three Alloy superyacht entries

July 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Organisers of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2012 are pleased to announce that they have three superyacht entrants already signed up to the event, which will take place from the 15th to the 18th of February 2012. The 48.5m sailing yacht Georgia, the  44m superyacht Imagine and 39.7m S/Y Janice of Wyoming, all built by Alloy... ... read full story

Audi MedCup Region of Sardinia Trophy – Audi Sailing Team powered by ALL4ONE win

July 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Finishing second at two Trophy Regattas last year, in Cascais and on these same waters off the Sardinian capital, Jochen Schuemann and Sebastien Col and the international crew of Audi Sailing Team powered by ALL4ONE won their first ever Audi MedCup Circuit regatta on Sunday with a comfortable nine points margin over the Audi Azzurra Sailing... ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Classic Yachts & Cars Meet On Day 5

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Up bright and early for the 9 AM scheduled start time of their long inshore race, competitors at the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes were greeted by the best breezes of the regatta so far when they arrived at the dock this morning. Whilst the crews busied in the marina themselves preparing their... ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Day 4 ‘Challenge Day’

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Day 4 of the 2011 Panerai British Classic Regatta gave competitors a break from the normal fleet racing schedule in the form of ‘Challenge Day’ – an opportunity for any boat to challenge a larger competitor to a one-on-one match race. Given the atmosphere of friendly rivalry which typifies Classic regattas and the Panerai British... ... read full story

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race open for entries

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race organized by the Barbados Cruising Club in association with Mount Gay Rum and The Barbados Tourism Authority is now open for entries! Following the success of the 75th anniversary race, held annually on Errol Barrow Day the 21st January a national holiday honouring Barbados’ first Prime Minister,... ... read full story

F-class sailing yacht Firefly racing debut at Superyacht Cup

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Firefly, a classically lined racing yacht recently launched in Amsterdam and the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs made her racing debut at the latest SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca. Superyacht FireFly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull and superstructure designed by Hoek Design and... ... read full story

8th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2011 begins

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over the years Image Asia Events Co. Ltd. in conjunction with Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa have created an event that today rivals the best in the region. Now in its 8th year Phuket Raceweek’s reputation has grown in stature, for delivering four days of world-class yacht racing from the superb 5 star Evason... ... read full story

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