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RHKYC China Coast Regatta 2010

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010 China Coast Regatta, running from 15-17 October 2010, organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club have confirmed 45 boats in eight Divisions. Yachts range in size from the 75’ Reichel Pugh, Jelik III to a brand new fleet of J/80’s who will contest China Coast Regatta in the waters to the south east of Hong Kong Island. ... read full story

Sevenstar round Britain and Ireland race: Record breaking Victory for Groupama 70

August 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At 1126 hours BST on Sunday, the sailing yacht Groupama 70 took victory in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland off the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. By sailing the 1,802 miles in 5 days 21 hours and 26 minutes at an average speed of 12.74 knots, the French crew broke the previous record. Sailing yacht Telefonica Azul took 2nd place. ... read full story

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race: Groupama sail yacht leads

August 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Franck Cammas' Volvo Open 70, Groupama, was the first yacht to round Muckle Flugga at 1400 BST. They are now heading southwest at a speed of over 17 knots with their 19-mile lead rapidly increasing over their rivals Telefonica Azul, who are still beating up to Muckle Flugga. ... read full story

Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race – Update on Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard

August 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Super maxi sailing yacht ICAP Leopard retired from the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race due to a boom failure. View a video showing the amazing conditions prior to their exit from the race. ... read full story

Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race – Telefonica Azul leads fleet to Scotland

August 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

After the first 24 hours of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, The Volvo Open 70 sailing yacht Telefonica Azul, is scorching along at a blistering speed having covered 440 miles of the 1,800 mile course. Hurtling along behind them is Groupama and they are pushing hard. ... read full story

Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race – Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard retires

August 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Super maxi sailing yacht ICAP Leopard has announced that they are retiring from the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2010. ... read full story

Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race begins.

August 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race started at 1400 hours local time on the 23rd of August 2010. Sailing yacht Groupama 70, was delayed following a collision with another boat whilst still tied to their mooring. Setting off around fifteen minutes late, Franck Cammas and his crew onboard the Groupama 70, powered away and managed one by one to overtake 25 of their 27 rivals in some rather harsh sailing conditions and a light worthy of Beken of Cowes. ... read full story

Change of course announced for the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race

August 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The RORC have decided to reverse the course of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race due to a severe weather forecast for the west coast of Ireland predicted for Thursday 26th August. The fleet will now race anti-clockwise around Britain and Ireland. The start remains unchanged from the Royal Yacht Squadron line to the east at 14.00. This should give the fleet a fast running start towards the forts in the Solent. ... read full story

The next ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Cruising Regatta dates: 14 – 19th of March 2011

June 30, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous is a cruising event which has been developed by Nautor’s Swan to allow Swan owners to participate in an exclusive Swan event during the Caribbean season. The 2011 event will again be held at the prestigious Bitter End Yacht Club and will see the fleet sail in the turquoise Caribbean waters to some of the stunning British Virgin Islands. ... read full story

20 Yachts Already Confirmed For The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010

June 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010 is shaping up to be the best yet, with 20 yachts already confirmed for the three days racing and a full social programme of activities for every evening. The World Famous Red Sox, who played to the jubilant crowd at The Superyacht Cup in 2007 and again in 2009, will be looking for support from the budding musicians in the fleet. ... read full story

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