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Four J Class yachts line up for the Superyacht Cup Palma 09
Four J Class yachts, including the new Huisman-built Hanuman, have communicated their intention to participate in The Superyacht Cup 2009 in Palma, June 24-27. It will be the first time the four J's, Ranger, Velsheda, Shamrock V and Hanuman will race against each other....
IMA Annual Meeting
he International Maxi Association held its annual general meeting in Porto Cervo at the beginning of September, during the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2008. More than 80% of the membership, representing the Cruising, Racing, Mini Maxi and Wally divisions, attended to approve some important motions, includi...
Big Boats, Big-Time Racing in Sardinia
What is possibly the largest, and certainly the most spectacular, annual gathering of Maxi Yachts is set to take place in Porto Cervo in just over one month. Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, established in 1980 and now in its 19th edition, will host approx...
Alfa Romeo wins event reserved for “giants of the sea”
Maxi yacht Alfa Romeo has notched up three wins at the Boat International Superyacht event, taking both the overall classification and the title open only to the fastest of supermaxis (the Performance Division). ...
The SuperYachtCup announces new venue and dates
THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES NEW VENUE AND DATES FOR 2009 June 20th 2008 The Organisers of The Superyacht Cup have now confirmed that the popular Palma edition of the regatta will move to a new venue in the heart of Palma from 2009 and for the next three years at least. ...
A GREAT FINALE FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ULYSSE NARDIN
At 1100 today not even the most optimistic meteorologist would have forecast what was about to transpire in the Bay of Palma. A glassy calm, a leaden sky and a rather gloomy announcement from the committee boat that 'there was no sign of wind at all in the bay' led to thoughts of water fights, wake ...
A PERFECT FIRST RACE DAY!
Despite threats of a tornado and serious downpours dampening the afternoon of the opening day of the 12th annual Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca, the skippers came ashore safely, ready for action. ...
RECORD BREAKING SCHOONER SIGNS UP FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP
The 140' (42m) schooner Senso One (formerly Mari Cha IV) has confirmed they will be taking part in The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin in Palma next month. Senso One will be the fastest boat ever to take part in a Superyacht Cup event. ...
Winning start for Neville Crichton & Brad Butterworth
Partnership between teams of Alfa Romeo, the fastest maxi yacht in the world, and Alinghi, the America's Cup defender, gets off to the best possible start, with Neville Crichton adding more silverware to his trophy cabinet ...
Kiwis return to support the SuperYacht Cup
A group of marine companies from New Zealand have once again teamed up to support The Superyacht Cup and host the famous 'Kiwi BBQ' during the four day regatta in Palma. Alloy Yachts, Yachting Developments, Robinson Marine Interiors and Southern Spars will all contribute to bringing the finest food ...