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This week marks The Superyacht Cup Palma 2019 edition, in which several superyachts will try to prevent the famous J-Class Velsheda (below) from repeating her 2018 victory. A total of 14 yachts spanning a variety of sizes will race in different classes. And, ultimately, they’ll race in the spirit of good fun. The Superyacht CupContinue Reading
Who says an 85-year-old can’t give the youth a run for their money? Velsheda, built in 1933, took The Superyacht Cup title over the weekend, narrowly edging out an 11-year-old. The 22nd edition of this regatta, the longest-running superyacht race in Europe, came down to the countback, in fact. Racing was just that close onContinue Reading
June 19 to 23 will see some serious racing—and serious fun—in Palma de Mallorca. The annual Superyacht Cup Palma spans those days. With three months to go, the longest-running superyacht race in Europe is nearly sold out. The Superyacht Cup, which also sees action in Antigua each year, started in Spain 22 years ago. DuringContinue Reading
Come June 21, The Superyacht Cup Palma kicks off once again. With 15 entries thus far, the annual four-day event is shaping up to be super competitive, too. It’s pitting brand-new deliveries against winners with reputations on the line. The newest of the new deliveries participating is Ribelle. She’s so new, in fact, that herContinue Reading
Six months and eight days to go. But who’s counting? The Superyacht Cup Palma organizing team, and the 11 sailing superyachts already registered, are. Heading into its 21st year, the regatta takes place June 21 to 24 off of Palma de Mallorca, Spain. While neither the timing nor location are new, something else is. TheContinue Reading
Nearly two dozen sailing yachts up to 180 feet (55 meters) LOA are heading to Palma de Mallorca. It’s in anticipation of the 20th anniversary of The Superyacht Cup. The Cup is the oldest superyacht race in Europe. A favorite event on many a calendar, the regatta is being held June 22 to 25. AsContinue Reading