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J Class Lionheart unveiled

One of a number of new J Class yachts was moved through the Dutch canal system recently to Claasen Jachtbau

David Glenn/Yachting World, 4 September 2008

Ranger and Hyperion share Superyacht Cup spoils

A great windward leeward race on the final day of the Superyacht Cup saw a sparkling finale to the regatta

David Glenn/Yachting World, 15 June 2008

Up for the Yachting World Cup

Ranger looks hard to beat in The Superyacht Cup as the fleet prepares to do battle for the Yachting World Performance Trophy

David Glenn/Yachting World, 14 June 2008

Ranger wins at Superyacht Cup

For the first time the Superyacht Cup stages an IRC fleet start in Palma

David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 June 2008

Bristolian on trial

The all black Bristolian goes for spin in 28 knots true

David Glenn/Yachting World, 11 June 2008

All Black Bristolian

Just launched in Auckland is the new Bristolian sporting an all black livery

David Glenn/Yachting World, 3 June 2008

Gongriep signs for new J Class Rainbow

The latest taker for a new J Class yacht is Chris Gongriep who recently sold Windrose of Amsterdam

David Glenn/Yachting World, 2 June 2008

Speedboat launched

The amazing looking Speedboat is surely destined to break a few records. Spar makers Southern Spars describe the thinking behind the rig

Yachting World, 17 April 2008

Le Ponant seized off Somalia

Pirates have seized the luxury charter superyacht off one of the most dangerous coasts in the world

Yachting World, 7 April 2008

Aussie superyacht event postponed

Government regulations have scuppered the inaugural running of the Hamilton Island Superyacht Regatta

Yachting World, 7 April 2008

Emirates Team New Zealand go to court

Grant Dalton announces that ETNZ have decided to take Alinghi to the New York Supreme Court

David Glenn/Yachting World, 6 March 2008

Signs of life at TeamOrigin

In a quiet boatyard in New Zeland a little bit of TeamOrigin takes shape

David Glenn/Yachting World, 6 March 2008

It's a dog's life

This is a shaggy dog story with a poignant ending

David Glenn/Yachting World, 5 March 2008

'Secret' Juan K supermaxi

Mick Cookson is about to launch Speedboat. She could be the most radical super-maxi yet

David Glenn/Yachting World, 5 March 2008

Another Ranger?

We came across Endeavour in Auckland plus some more intriguing J Class news

David Glenn/Yachting World, 5 March 2008

Three TPs from the Kiwis

Three of the hottest new TP52s are are about to be shipped from yards in New Zealand

David Glenn/Yachting World, 4 March 2008

Merrymaid relaunched

The 1904 gaff cutter Merrymaid is still going strong after a major refit at SYS

David Glenn/Yachting World, 2 March 2008

Enter the Dragon

Alloy Yachts have just launched their fourth sailing yacht over 50m.

David Glenn/Yachting World, 30 January 2008

Keturah lost in Antigua

More details and a dramatic picture of Keturah on fire in Antigua

Yachting World, 23 January 2008

Jongert's 50m ketch is their biggest

Dutch yacht builders Jongert have announced an order for a 50m ketch by Doug Peterson

David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 January 2008

Dehler buy Etap

Two of the best known yacht builders in Europe are joining forces

David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 January 2008

Pendennis Cup for Falmouth

A new regatta for classic superyachts will be staged in Falmouth this summer

David Glenn/Yachting World, 15 January 2008

New forum for yacht racing

The World Yacht Racing Forum is a new initiative designed to bring the movers and shakers in sailing close to sponsorship decision makers

David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 January 2008

Schooner Atlantic soon to launch

The three-masted, 227ft schooner Atlantic, made famous by Charlie Barr in 1905 when he set a long standing record for racing from Sandy Hook to the Lizard, has been recreated as an outstanding replica

David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 January 2008

Lionheart, the new Super-J

There's been a surge in interest in new J Class yachts following a rule chnage to allow hulls to be built in aluminium

David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 January 2008

Superyacht regattas link up

If it's a superyacht regatta you're after then you're spoiled for choice in 2008

David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 September 2007

Two new J Class yachts in build

News from the Monaco Yacht Show of swelling numbers in the J Class fleet

David Glenn Yachting World, 21 September 2007

Crew crisis in superyachting

The Flagship Superyacht Academy is offering superyacht crew training based on team building for Navy warships

David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 September 2007

Man overboard at Panerai Classic Challenge

Amazing photo sequence taken by Ocean Images of man overboard/retrieval on Lucia during yeterday's Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 10/9/07

David Glenn/Yachting World, 10 September 2007

Final and controversial day at Maxi Rolex Cup

Overall glory hung on the final day for some, but was it right for a 26.6m boat to sit on an 18.3m opponent all the way around? Sheahan & Rusch report

Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan & Peter Rusch, 8 September 2007

All to play for on final day at Maxi Rolex Cup

It's all down to the final race at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia. Peter Rusch previews the day…

Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 8 September 2007

Whidden waxes on sailing in Sardinia

Tom Whidden, CEO of North Marine is at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, helming 'Ghost', where Peter Rusch asked him about how sailing has changed over the 25 years he's been coming here…

Yachting World, 7 September 2007

Nip & Tuck at the Rolex Maxi Cup

A day aboard the Wally 80 Aoli proved taxing for the crew. Matthew Sheahan reports

Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 7 September 2007

Living large at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Dropping a 1,300sq m kite requires all hands on deck. On Thursday Peter Rusch provided two of them on board Ghost, at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup...

Yachting World - Peter Rusch & Matthew Sheahan, 6 September 2007

Tim McClement joins Superyacht Academy

Flagship Training appoints Sir Tim McClement as Managing Director of new Superyacht Academy 6/9/07

Yachting World, 6 September 2007

The mighty 'Oats' dismasted

The Wild Oats team is looking for answers following its dismasting on Wednesday at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Peter Rusch speaks to the crew…

Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 5 September 2007

Wild Oats dismasted at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Wild Oats returns to Porto Cervo, dismasted. Peter Rusch has the picture and the early story from the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup…

Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 5 September 2007

At Sea in Sardinia

It's day three of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Matt Sheahan is holding down the weather rail on the Wally, J One...

Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 5 September 2007

Keeping the Rolex Maxis moving

Peter Rusch finds out what it takes to keep the Maxi fleet's show on the road

Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 4 September 2007

Rolex Maxi Worlds a Blast in Sardinia

The breeze is up but the boats remain in dock. Matthew Sheahan reports

Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 4 September 2007

Curtain Raiser at the Rolex Maxi Worlds

Morning Glory, Ranger, J One and Ops 5 were among those in the chocolates - Peter Rusch & Matthew Sheahan report

Yachting World - Peter Rusch & Matthew Sheahan, 3 September 2007

Lulworth at full chat in Palma

A day out aboard the great gaff cutter Lulworth at The Superyacht Cup in Palma was one to remember reports David Glenn

David Glenn Yachting World, 22 June 2007

A Different Perspective at the Superyacht Cup

Matthew Sheahan hitches three rides at the Superyacht Cup in Palma 20/6/07

Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 June 2007

Pink Gin wins New Zealand Millennium Cup

The 152ft Judel/Vrolijk-designed sloop wins New Zealand Millennium Cup on final day of Superyacht Cup 20/6/07

Press report/Yachting World, 20 June 2007

Superyacht Cup - Day 2

Strong winds test the limits of the superyacht fleet in Palma, Mallorca 19/6/07

Press report/Yachting World, 19 June 2007

Superyachts in a tangle in Palma

Day two of the Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin was a topsy turvy affair but aboard Charles Dunstone's Hamilton 11 we wriggled out of trouble

David Glenn Yachting World, 19 June 2007

Superyacht Cup - Day 1

Glorious Superyacht Cup fleet fills the Bay of Palma at yesterday's opening day 18/6/07

Press report/Yachting World, 18 June 2007

Superstars at the Superyacht Cup

A spectacular fleet of the world's finest super-sailing yachts raced in Palma Bay yesterday as the Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin got underway

David Glenn Yachting World, 18 June 2007

Memorable end to Dubois Cup

The inaugural Dubois Cup was a remarkable success and an event to remember in more ways than one

David Glenn Yachting World, 16 June 2007

ICAP to sponsor new Leopard

ICAP to sponsor Mike Slade's new 100ft superyacht, making its racing debut at Round the Island Race 15/6/07

Yachting World, 15 June 2007

Ganesha leads Dubois fleet

After two great races in the Bay of Palma, Ganesha heads the leaderboard

David Glenn Yachting World, 14 June 2007

Royal support for Dubois Cup

The inaugural Dubois Cup opened with a party in Palma last night in the presence of Lady Helen Taylor

Yachting World, 14 June 2007

Superyachts to race transatlantic

Superyachts heading back to the Med from Antigua next spring might like to consider this event via the Azores and finishing in Vigo

David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 June 2007

Revenue targets VAT saving schemes on yacht purchases

Schemes which enable yachts to be bought without paying VAT to be checked by Revenue and Customs

David Glenn Yachting World, 3 June 2007

Big Guns line up for Superyacht Cup

Sixty of the world's finest supersailing yachts descend on Palma for the Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin 3/6/07

David Glenn/Yachting World, 3 June 2007

From Superyacht to Nano yacht

Hoek and Wally have come up with a carbon retro 36ft dayboat inspired by a 200-footer!

David Glenn Yachting World, 2 June 2007

Altair undergoes surgery

One of the great classic Fiife schooners, the 130ft Altair, originally launched in 1931 is in the UK for a facelift

David Glenn Yachting World, 2 June 2007

Rondal solve furler snag

Problems with Rondal's Hydrofurl headsail furlers have been solved

David Glenn/Yachting World, 1 June 2007

End of the road for rod?

Increasing numbers of large sailing yachts are turning to carbon and plastic for their standing rigging

David Glenn/Yachting World, 1 June 2007

Oyster enters superyacht market

Oyster Marine commissions Dubois to produce two superyachts 8/5/07

Yachting World, 8 May 2007

S&S analyse J Class 'DNA'

Sparkman & Stephens say they are offering 'new' J Class designs after analysing the lines and performance of one of their most famous creations, Ranger

Sparkman & Stephens, 26 April 2007

Superyacht Cup sponsors

Swiss watchmakers Ulysse Nardin signs as title sponsors of the Superyacht Cup 15/3/07

Yachting World, 15 March 2007

A marina, but not as we know it

So you can't find a berth for your 80m yacht? Try Serrenia. It's a phenomenal new development about to be built, but it's in the middle of nowhere 8/3/07

David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 March 2007

Welcome to Wally Island

New, interesting design from WallyDesign and Luca Bassani 8/3/07

David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 March 2007

Quarrie for superyacht racing

Cowes Week supremo will be Superyacht Cup and Millennium Cup race officer 1/3/07

David Glenn/Yachting World, 1 March 2007

New Dubois 44m opts for diesel electric

Nigel Ingram of Marine Construction Management talks to David Glenn about a pioneering power system for large sailing yachts 13/2/07

David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 February 2007

Grand Prix circuit for Cup class lookalike

A European grand prix circuit is being planned for new 40ft America's Cup style budget day sailer

Yachting World, 19 January 2007

New transatlantic race

A new race for supersailing yachts will take them from Antigua to Europe via the Azores in 2008

Yachting World, 12 January 2007

Transatlantic head to head

A supersailing yacht race from Antigua to Europe via the Azores 15/1/07

Yachting World, 15 January 2007

Price sensitive

News that the Valencia Yacht Port might be able to ease superyacht congestion during the America's Cup this summer is welcome 15/1/07

Yachting World, 15 January 2007

Endeavour's new owner revealed

The new owner of the famous J Class Endeavour is keen to race against the likes of Velsheda and Shamrock V

Yachting World, 28 December 2006

New Leopard3 for new record?

Mike Slade's soon to launch Leopard3 could be up for a new record in 2008

Yachting World, 27 November 2006

Wally's 143ft flier unveiled

We sail Wally's outrageous new flagship. And there's more following in her wake...

Yachting World, 14 November 2006

Hyperion wins Superyacht Cup

Frers 47.4m Hyperion wins Superyacht Cup 2006 which concluded on Saturday 16/10/06

Press report/Yachting World, 16 October 2006

Superyacht Cup

Perfect conditions yesterday for opening day of the Superyacht Cup in Palma 13/10/06

Yachting World, 13 October 2006

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez final

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes with schooner So Fong winner of the Trophée Rolex 9/10/06

Press report/Yachting World, 9 October 2006

Les Voiles fleet struggles in light airs

Light winds made for a frustrating day on the racecourse yesterday at Les Voiles de St Tropez 6/10/06

Press report/Yachting World, 6 October 2006

No racing in St Tropez today

Mistral keeps Les Voiles fleet in port in St Tropez 4/10/06

Yachting World, 4 October 2006

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

Tricky conditions for Classic fleets' first day of racing in St Tropez 4/10/06

Yachting World, 4 October 2006

Baltic serve up a Pink Gin

A look at the Judel Vrolijk-designed 152-footer is now undergoing trials 29/9/06

David Glenn/Yachting World, 29 September 2006

Big three take to the water

Visits to three of Europe's leading superyacht yards reveal some impressive new launches and major developments 29/9/06

David Glenn/Yachting World, 29 September 2006

Swan goes super-size

Nautor's Swan and Baltic Yachts launched their biggest yachts yet 29/9/06

David Glenn/Yachting World, 29 September 2006

Sail steals the show in Monaco

David Glenn takes a close look at Maltese Falcon at the Monaco Yacht Show 22/9/06

David Glenn/Yachting World, 22 September 2006

Police take custody of Britannia

The latest on the Britannia ownership saga. David Glenn reports 8/9/06

David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 September 2006

Britannia stranded in Russia

Building of royal yacht Britannia replica stopped over ownership dispute 11/8/06

David Glenn/Yachting World, 11 September 2006

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Yachting World, 3 October 2006


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