by Natalie | Jun 11, 2018 | Daily News, Editorials, Features
Final preparations are being made as the clock counts down towards the start of the 22nd Superyacht Cup (19-23 June) with many of the world’s most impressive sailing vessels now gathering in Palma, Mallorca. With racing set to begin...
by Natalie | Jun 11, 2018 | Daily News, Features
Cardiff, Wales (June 10, 2018) – The Volvo Ocean Race fleet had a slow start to Leg 10 as a high-pressure system brought bright sunny skies and warm weather but very little breeze to Cardiff this afternoon. With nearly no wind at the scheduled 1500 UTC start time, the...
by Natalie | Jun 11, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(June 10, 2018; Day 7) – After a week of racing around the clock from Panama to New York City, the 11 teams in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race have been keeping everyone guessing as to their Scoring Gate tactics. The Scoring Gate allows the first three...
by Natalie | Jun 8, 2018 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
“Aschanti Winning Antigua Classics Regatta was nothing “heroic” but it’s was fun! Sailing is a great team sport! I have been Skippering classic yachts since 1978, and I do it because it is still amazing and fun! At Antigua Classics Week...
by Natalie | Jun 7, 2018 | Daily News, Features
Finnish builder ceases operations after more than 50 years in business Nauticat Yachts Oy, based in Riihikoski, Finland, has filed for bankruptcy. Having produced high-quality yachts for decades, the company – originally founded by Pentti Siltala more than 50 years...
by Natalie | Jun 7, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(June 6, 2018; Day 3) – The early divide in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race fleet has led to more shake ups on the Race 11: Nasdaq Race leaderboard for the 11 teams. Whilst the podium places have remained consistent for the second day in a row, the rest...
