It’s one thing to charter a sailing superyacht. It’s quite another to charter one to compete in a regatta. If that’s your dream, Camper & Nicholsons will get you out on the water—even if you have never hoisted a sail before.
Of course, Camper & Nicholsons will also help those of you who want to enter your own sailing superyacht in a race for the first time, but don’t have pro racers among your crew. It’s due to a partnership with a company called Cloud10 Racing. The Annapolis-based Cloud10 Racing is run by Tony Rey, a highly experienced tactician, race-team leader, and coach. Rey has been a crewmember with America’s Cup teams three times, for example, and raced in the Olympics. He’s also participated in—and won—several superyacht races in recent years.
Here’s how it works. Choose your summer or winter racing destination—say, Newport or Sardinia for the first, St. Barths or Antigua for the second. Events like the Perini Navi Cup (above) and Bucket regattas are in the mix. Camper & Nicholsons will find a yacht to meet your needs if you’re looking to charter. Whether you charter or own the yacht, the firm will then outline the budget necessary to assemble the racing team. Thanks to Rey’s experience, Cloud10 Racing has contacts with some of the world’s best professional sailors.
If you know anything about sailing superyacht regattas, then you also know the action doesn’t end on the water. Camper & Nicholsons additionally can coordinate your attendance at the various social events typically held.
The two companies have already planned a handful of charters over the past few months. And, some of the clients have had no prior sailing experience—something Rey welcomes. “You don’t have to be an old salt; you only need to bring your desire to join the excitement of the greatest sport on the ocean,” he explains. “I believe that true wealth is defined by the experiences we have and the people we share them with. Racing magnificent yachts in beautiful places with the top sailors in the world is a unique experience that we want to share.”
For full details, contact Barbara Dawson at Camper & Nicholsons.
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