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A proposal for the 36th America’s Cup match in Auckland, New Zealand is stirring controversy. If approved, it will require America’s Cup superyacht observers of the race to pay anchoring fees. This, despite yachts being free to anchor any other time. According to a few media reports, the Auckland Council is weighing the proposal. Specifically,Continue Reading
PHOTOS: clairematches While some yacht owners are planning their New Year’s getaway, others are marking their calendars for next June. The Superyacht Cup Palma’s 23rd anniversary is on their agenda. They’re in good company, too. Already, 14 superyachts want to vie for line honors. The Superyacht Cup Palma, set for June 19 to 22, isContinue Reading
Rebecca (above) first raced in the Superyacht Challenge Antigua six years ago. It was an auspicious debut, since she took first-place honors. The 140-foot (42-meter) sailing superyacht further went on to race in the same event three more times. Rebecca is ready to compete a fifth time, too, with the ninth edition of this CaribbeanContinue Reading
Southeast Asia yachting events are growing. One of the few international regattas welcoming both power and sailing superyachts, the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous belongs on your calendar. It emphasizes camaraderie and equally friendly competition, beyond vying for the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous Cup. Now in its 18th year, the rendezvous takes place on Mai Khao Bay inContinue Reading
If you’re a regular viewer of the Food Network channel, you probably know the program Iron Chef. In it, top chefs from around the country compete against renowned celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay and Michael Symon. At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) next week, a similar battle takes place. This time, however, theContinue Reading
From September 19 to 22, a dozen Perini Navi sailing superyachts raced against each other in the seventh edition of a favorite event. Seven additional Perini Navi deliveries, a mix of sail and power craft, attended, too. That’s what makes the Perini Navi Cup treasured by the builder’s customers. It brings together not just ownersContinue Reading