by Natalie | Oct 1, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The combined popularity of the Prada Cup America’s Cup Challenger Series and the America’s Cup, plus the additional drawcard of related superyacht regattas is now expected to see over 130 superyachts visiting New Zealand next year and in 2021. The Prada Challenger...
by Natalie | Oct 1, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Visitor attendance was up 8% this year to just over 188,000 people. Peak numbers were reached on Saturday with 43,000 visitors The 2019 Genoa International Boat Show ended its six-day run on September 24 with 188,404 visitors having passed through the gates – up 8%...
by Natalie | Oct 1, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Race 2, Day 16– At the approximate halfway point of Race 2 from Portugal to Uruguay, the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race teams have been appreciating the exceptional sailing conditions and many have celebrated crossing the equator and reaching the Southern...
by Natalie | Sep 30, 2019 | Daily News, Features
New opening times generally liked. This year’s Monaco Yacht Show was the largest to date The 2019 Monaco Yacht Show closed last Saturday on a positive note for the future of the superyacht industry despite world economic and political challenges. The show, which with...
by Natalie | Sep 30, 2019 | Daily News, Features
London, UK – The line-up of Rolex World Sailor of the Year 2019 nominees has today been announced, revealing three female and four male candidates that rose above during the qualifying period. Young and old nominees highlight the sport as one that can be participated...
by Natalie | Sep 30, 2019 | Daily News, Features
(Race 2, Day 15) – The top of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race leaderboard remains unchanged on Race 2 with Visit Sanya, China and Qingdao being the first two teams to cross the equator and sail into the Southern Hemisphere. Current leader Visit Sanya,...