Anticipation and entry list grows ahead of Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

With just two months to go to the start of Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 anticipation is growing as new entries sign up for the Mallorcan festival of sail from 19 to 22 June. 

Among those adding their names to the entry list for the 28th edition of Europe’s longest running superyacht regatta are the 39m Hoek Design Atalante — making a welcome return after her last appearance in 2017. 

Meanwhile the 25m Frers designed Swan Dark Horse (ex-Chessie), a first timer, will be embracing the challenge of racing against her Swan stablemate Umiko, a 24m Nautor design, as well as the 24m Wally Rose, the defending Superyacht Cup (SYC) champion. 

Also helping push the entries into double figures, are the elegant 39m Tripp designed sloop Cervo, and the similarly sized 128-foot Vijorana, another Hoek design this time from the Pendennis yard, an SYC Gold Partner. 

And, as previously announced, the returning J-Class yachts Velsheda and Svea will be joined by their classmate Rainbow, making her debut outing with a new owner and crew — a trio that will help bring the Bay of Palma alive. 

“As ever it is a special part of this event to be able to welcome first-timers alongside returning friends,” said SYC Event Director Kate Branagh. 

“The Superyacht Cup Palma team also want to pay tribute to the valued and ongoing support of the Real Club Náutico de Palma, our long-standing race management partner and event host, and our Preferred Hotel Partner St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, as well as extend a warm greeting to new sponsors MEROS and Lush Blush.” 

MEROS, who will be providing the VIP Hospitality Boat at Superyacht Cup Palma, offers unique and variable co-ownership models — exclusive to Sunseeker yachts — extending the opportunity of yacht ownership to a larger client group. 

Meanwhile, ashore SYC guests will be able to enjoy Lush Blush, an elegant, light and refreshing rosé wine from the Côtes de Provence. The blend of grenache, cinsault and vermentino grapes is a winning combination! 

The Superyacht Cup Palma, established in 1996, is Europe’s longest running superyacht regatta. The annual event attracts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious sailing yachts, along with owners and guests, to the beautiful island of Mallorca for a spectacular festival of sailing. The Superyacht Cup combines professionally managed yacht racing in reliable sea breeze conditions on the Bay with a relaxed and fun atmosphere ashore in the heart of historic Palma, the home of Mediterranean superyachting.

The regatta also provides a private and informal social environment at the Real Club Náutico de Palma regatta village for networking for owners, guests, sponsors, and sailors after each day’s racing. The Superyacht Cup Palma is well known as a pioneering event that is constantly exploring ways to build on its success and enhance the experience for owners and stakeholders, while remaining focused on making the racing as attractive and broad reaching as possible. www.thesuperyachtcup.com