The last few yacht entries before the closing deadline of the Round the Island Race were always going to be an interesting bunch writes Peta Stuart-Hunt. Ben Ainslie, Shirley Robertson and Paul Goodison – all Olympic Gold medallists, all sailing stars and all in Cowes for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race starting – and finishing – tomorrow, Saturday 19th June. ... read full story
Latest News
Popular News this Week
Popular News this Month
Featured Locations
184 Yachts to Sail in Newport to Bermuda Race
Written by
It was a sight that can be found only in Newport. Sailors of every vintage – the tall, tanned, Fabio-looking crews of the carbon maxis, and the Topsider-wearing men and women with the requisite polo shirts – lined the street in front of the marquee at the Jane Pickens Theater for the Bermuda Race skippers meeting. Old friends were shaking hands, not having seen each other since the 2008 race. Wide-eyed newcomers were eagerly poking their heads inside the historic building in the heart of Washington Square. ... read full story
ICAP Leopard Supermaxi Race Yacht to Sail in Round the Island Race
Written by
The supermaxi racing yacht ICAP Leopard, the 100ft sailing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is currently preparing for the annual JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. Fresh from her latest transatlantic record attempt, her crew are working hard to ensure that ICAP Leopard is in the best possible shape to take on Saturday’s classic 55 mile sprint around the Isle of Wight. ... read full story
New Diano Motor Yacht Crowbridge by Riva Trigoso Italy
Written by
Superyacht Diano Crowbridge, a 30 meter motor yacht, is the largest yacht ever to be launched by Riva Trigoso, Genoa builders, a company of Gruppo InRizzardi. Yacht Diano Crowbridge is custom built from hardwood on an individualized basis as is Diano’s tradition. ... read full story
Getting ready for the launch of the H2X shipyard’s first Blue Coast Yacht maxi-catamaran Blue Coast 95’
Written by
The H2X shipyard has been working on the construction of the first Blue Coast Yacht maxi-catamaran, the Blue Coast 95’. From the naval architectural firm of Coste Design & Partners, this exceptional vessel is scheduled for delivery by the end of Summer 2010. ... read full story
The 45metre n.48 Perini Yacht Fivea delivered to her Owner
Written by
The Perini Navi n. 48, SY Fivea, 45 m aluminium sloop, has been formally delivered to her Owner Perini Navi Group, worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of blue water yachts, is proud to announce the hand-over of the SY Fivea, the 45m sloop launched on April 23th 2010. ... read full story
Giraglia Rolex Cup: St.Tropez, France to San Remo, Italy highlights
Written by
By sunset, which left the sea off San Remo in a smooth golden light, only 8 boats had crossed the finish line on the second day of the Giraglia Rolex Cup offshore race. ... read full story
Audi MedCup: TP52 Day 2 Quantum in the lead.
Written by
While many of their nearest rivals had an up and down day it was solid consistency which kept the green TP52 of the 2008 champions Quantum Racing at the top of the Audi MedCup Circuit’s Marseille Trophy regatta leaderboard today. In GP42 Series, the other green boat, Iberdrola, won both races. ... read full story