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UPDATE, MARCH 24, 2020: A preliminary report, from the J Class Association, states that Svea and Topaz collided because of Svea’s actions. She did not keep clear as she should. It further states Topaz could not avoid the accident. Read on for our original article. A historic competition among four J Class yachts ended withContinue Reading
For the first time ever, the J Class is competing as a fleet at the upcoming Antigua Superyacht Challenge. Not only that, but the same four J Class racers will go on to compete on their own custom course at additional high-profile regattas straight through 2021. Next month at the Antigua Superyacht Challenge, the fourContinue Reading
More than 60 superyachts of all shapes and sizes have descended upon the waters of Biscayne Bay in advance of the weekend. It’s because Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is hosting the Big Game, the main event of the U.S. sporting calendar. Of course, the week leading up to the game has seen plenty ofContinue Reading
It’s a Christmas tradition here at MegayachtNews.com to bring you “The Night Before Christmas, Superyacht Style.” It’s our take on “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” the classic poem from Clement Clark Moore, written in 1823. Our poem was so popular when we first posted it several years ago that we share it with you eachContinue Reading
Super Bowl LIV is Sunday, February 2 in Miami. While a number of charter yachts will be in the city, that isn’t the only way to enjoy the Big Game. In fact, you can combine Super Bowl LIV and a superyacht—specifically, a superyacht charter in The Bahamas—thanks to Northrop & Johnson and some of itsContinue Reading
UPDATE, MARCH 24, 2020: The organizers for the Superyacht Cup Palma have cancelled the event, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race may be six months away, but familiar faces as well as new ones already plan to compete for the 2020 Superyacht Cup Palma. More sailing superyachts are still signing up, too. JuneContinue Reading