The global superyacht racing calendar comes online once again at the end of January. With so much going on the superyacht fleet is scattered around the globe, many owners are aiming to be in Auckland for 2021. Keeping you regatta-ready for the season ahead, here is a review of what events and deadlines to follow in February:
The Millennium Cup New Zealand
29 January – 1 February 2020
A warm and welcoming event set in the world’s most beautiful natural playground. Expect a small friendly fleet and lots of dolphins. Organised and supported by the local yachting industry to encourage cruising yachts to visit the pacific and New Zealand. Five yachts expected in 2020 including newcomers Adele and Kawil. Anticipation high for the event in 2021 around The 36th America’s Cup.
“We have raced the Millennium Cup multiple times with Silvertip since its first edition in 2000 and won it twice. It is always a special event which deserves much more success. Racing in the Bay of Islands surrounded by a dolphin pod playing at the bow is always a treat. The organisation is flawless, the scenery second to none and the racing quite competitive. Any superyacht cruising in the Pacific should make a point doing the Mill Cup.” Owner, Silvertip.
RORC Caribbean 600 Antigua
Fleet
24 February
The RORC Caribbean 600 has grown up to become a ‘must do’ offshore classic. The 600-mile race around 11 Caribbean islands is on the bucket list of any serious offshore sailor. Far from a Caribbean cruise, the sailing conditions can often provide thrilling racing for competitors. An increasingly popular event for the big boats. The Winning Superyacht in 2019 was Nikata so this year’s big boat entries have much to live up to.
Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Q, Sail n°: – , CAY, Lenght: 51,70, Design: Dubois, Shipyard: Alloy Yachts
2 – 6 June 2020
Registration: www.alicewiddows.com/loropiana
Tel: + 44 (0) 1429 712 122
Registration is now open for The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta with a saving of 30% on the registration fee until 28th February. This is an invitational superyacht regatta for yachts of 30 metres and above set in the exclusive setting of Porto Cervo, Sardinia built by HRH The Aga Khan. Superyacht owners and their guests enjoy the glamorous social programme hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and fine Italian hospitality. Owners and their guests love this event for the elegant atmosphere and fabulous racing conditions where rocks and islands act as natural marks. With an unrivalled social program, superyacht owners make memories and like-minded friends for a week of camaraderie on La Costa Esmeralda.
In 2020 there will be four scheduled race days with no official lay day and the introduction of a 90-99’ Class. Longstanding luxury sponsor Loro Piana returns as title sponsor with continued grace and glamour. Owners anticipate the personalized gifts from the brand.
“We have a great fleet. These boats are really tough to get around the course. To coordinate superyachts doing tacks and gybes around reefs and rocks with so many sails ……so to be racing a 50-metre yacht is a real challenge and we are having so much fun doing it. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here. We are in one of the most beautiful islands of the world, one of the most beautiful harbours and one of the most beautiful Yacht Clubs. There is nowhere better to be!”
Chris Dixon MBE America’s Cup Sailor sailing on Silencio 50-metre Perini Navi.
23 Yachts participated in 2019. Registrations of Interest for 2020 include: Silencio, Hetairos, Saudade, Missy, Bequia, Huckelberry along with a strong turnout of Southern Wind Yachts and a number of Wally Yachts.
By Alice Widdows
Alice Widdows Regatta Management
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