January 2019 | Superyacht Services Guide

The NZ Millennium Cup 2024 returns to Auckland!

Caroline Blatter 23 Feb 2024 Auckland / New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The South Pacific’s longest-running superyacht regatta, the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2024 will be raced on Auckland’s waters from 23rd - 26th February.

Leopard Breaks Aegean 600 Record

Caroline Blatter 18 Jul 2023 Greece / Mediterranean / Sails / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The Doyle powered Leopard 3 Team, no strangers to intense competition and stellar performance, prove their exceptional prowess in this 605 mile offshore race in the Aegean Race.

Thrilling Finishes for 2023 RORC Races in the Caribbean

Caroline Blatter 24 Feb 2023 Antigua / Lanzarote / Grenada / Canary Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information

RORC offer some of the most challenging offshore races in the world! 2023 has lived up to RORC's reputation with superb sailing & records broken in the Transatlantic Race and now Caribbean 600, with possibly the closest finish in racing history after a 600 mile intense race!

Classic Trade Wind Passages for ARC 2022 & those on Trans-Atlantic Passages

Caroline Blatter 20 Nov 2022 Gran Canaria / Grenada / Saint Lucia / St. Lucia / Canary Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / Atlantic Islands / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

2700 NM+ Trans-Atlantics have begun for many yachts leaving the Canary Islands, including the ARC+ and ARC Rallies.

2022 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Concludes in Porto Cervo

Caroline Blatter 12 Sep 2022 Sardinia / Italy / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

As the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup draws to a close, we look back at week of great sailing, in near perfect conditions, in Sardinia. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the IMA and the support of long-standing title sponsor Rolex, it was a record year with 50 entries!

America's Cup Partners with BWA Yachting for Barcelona 2024

Caroline Blatter 23 Aug 2022 Barcelona / Spain / Mediterranean / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

With the beautiful Mediterranean city of Barcelona selected to host the 37th America's Cup in 2024, the official Operations Partners for the AC37 Superyacht Program has just been announced as the professional BWA Yachting team. They will be responsible for managing all the event berth bookings, access to VIP experiences and social calendar.

Grenada a Destination of choice for various Trans-Atlantic Regattas

Caroline Blatter 17 Aug 2022 Grenada / Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Port Louis Marina in Grenada announced as the penultimate stop for the Oyster World Rally, and landfall marina for the ARC + and RORC Trans-Atlantic Race...

Good Racing, Great Cruising Grounds and Exceptional Hospitality...

Caroline Blatter 03 Aug 2022 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

After a hiatus in 2022, the 2023 edition of the race is already drawing in yachts with a number of early entries signing up before the official release. Raced in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, the New Zealand Millennium Cup is the world’s most southerly superyacht regatta with superyachts journeying from across the globe to race in the sailing Mecca of New Zealand.

An Adrenaline-fuelled Weekend as SailGP returns to Plymouth

Caroline Blatter 28 Jul 2022 South West of England / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Hosted in Britain’s Ocean City, home to the UK’s first National Marine Park, Plymouth’s stunning natural amphitheater will provide the perfect venue for the third event on SailGP’s global Season 3 calendar, as nine teams race not only on the water but for a better future powered by nature.

The Legend 'Pedro Texaco'

Caroline Blatter 27 Jun 2022 Gran Canaria / Canary Islands / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Fuel Bunkering / Oils & Lubricants / About/General Information

It is with great sadness we share news that the charismatic Pedro Pérez Abrante, a key figure in Las Palmas known to so many yachties over the years, passed away on 8th June 2022, aged 82.

A Wild Start & New Race Record for the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race

Caroline Blatter 18 Jun 2022 Newport / Rhode Island / United States of America (USA) / Bermuda / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

A fleet of over 180 yachts crossed the start line for this biennial 635-mile ocean race from Newport to Bermuda, a true test of blue-water seamanship!

Fife Classic Yachts Converge on the Firth of Clyde

Caroline Blatter 15 Jun 2022 Scotland / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information

The Richard Mille Fife Regatta (10th-17th June 2022) is the largest ever gathering of Fife yachts in the world – 23 classic Fifes are spending the week sailing and competing in Scottish waters.

Elegant Classics grace Antibes for Les Voiles

Caroline Blatter 05 Jun 2022 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Sardinia / France / Italy / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Classic Yachts converge in Antibes for one of the most regal Regattas, with a yachting Village and free nightly concerts.

SailGP #Race for the Future - Sport has the Power to Change the World

Caroline Blatter 09 May 2022 Bermuda / North America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

SailGP Season 3 starts this weekend 14/15th May in beautiful Bermuda. Ten teams will compete in ten events in iconic waterfront cities, spanning four continents.

Superb Sailing & Fun at Antigua Sailing Week 2022

Caroline Blatter 05 May 2022 Antigua / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information

Eighty-seven teams from over 20 different countries have been enjoying tropical conditions at one of the world’s best sailing playgrounds...This the 53rd Antigua Sailing Week!

37th America's Cup will be hosted by Barcelona in September & October 2024

Caroline Blatter 30 Mar 2022 Barcelona / Spain / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information

The beautiful historic yet modern and innovative thinking city of Barcelona is announced as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. It will become the first venue in the world to host both an Olympic Games and an America’s Cup event, with the ability to have AC75’s racing within a few hundred metres of the Barcelona beach, waterfront, and race village fan engagement zones...

Congratulations Australia - SailGP Champions!

Caroline Blatter 29 Mar 2022 San Francisco / United States of America (USA) / North America / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Sunday was a crazy day on San Francisco Bay for SailGP, with collisions between France and New Zealand and Spain and the USA, while two races were abandoned and restarted - including the Grand Final itself due to a whale entering the racecourse!

Record Breaking Rocket Ship Comanche smashes Transatlantic Record!

Caroline Blatter 18 Jan 2022 Grenada / Caribbean & Central America / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information

On the 16th January 2022, 100ft super maxi Comanche took monohull line honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, beating the previous record by over two days!

The IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge 2022

Caroline Blatter 28 Nov 2021 Antigua / Grenada / St. Maarten / St. Martin / St. Barth’s / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The new IMA Caribbean Maxi Challenge series for 2022 is such a positive step for the Caribbean - with one offshore and three inshore Races open to all Maxi Yachts of 60ft + LOA, adding new structured competitive Races for Maxi Yacht owners.

The Côte d'Azur is the place to be this September...

Caroline Blatter 18 Sep 2021 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Monaco / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

Enjoy Yachting Festivals, to the most prestigious Boat Show in the world. Sail in Classic Yacht regattas or watch the graceful J Class yachts race, to cutting edge wingsailed catamarans to a day of luxury at the Saint Tropez Polo Club for all car enthusiasts, with Jodie Kidd & Derek Bell.

A strong fleet for the start of Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - Porto Cervo

02 Sep 2021 Sardinia / Italy / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup takes place at the YCCS, Porto Cervo, from the 5th-11th September 2021, with an impressively strong fleet of 45 yachts entered from across the globe.

The Rolex Fastnet Race 2021 starts this Sunday

Caroline Blatter 06 Aug 2021 South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The Rolex Fastnet Race 2021, the World’s biggest offshore Race starts on Sunday 8th August off Cowes, with a finish in Cherbourg France, for the first time in its history.

The Ocean Race

Caroline Blatter 02 Jun 2021 France / Spain / Portugal / Italy / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

The Ocean Race Europe started on Saturday 29th May from Lorient in France. This is a 2000 nautical mile 3 leg course to Genova in Italy, taking 12 of the best Sailing Teams in the world on a NEW Race around Europe. This is an Ocean Race with a purpose...

Superyacht Australia Soirée Further Fuels a Booming Industry

Caroline Blatter 05 Mar 2021 Australia / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

Superyacht Australia hosted the 2021 Superyacht Australia Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina on the last weekend in February 2021, showcasing the superyacht industry in Sydney and promoting charters in Australian waters to some incredible destinations!

Sportsmanship & heartfelt camaraderie at its best - The America's Cup teams pull together

Caroline Blatter 27 Jan 2021 Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

New York Yacht Club’s American Magic’s #Patriot 2.0 is 'Back in the Game! Its all to race for in the Prada Cup semi-finals.

"Good racing, great cruising grounds, exceptional hospitality" - The Millennium Cup now looks to sustainability.

Caroline Blatter 19 Jan 2021 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The New Zealand Millennium Cup kicks off in under a month - when the regatta begins on 15th February 2021, it aims to lead sustainability efforts in global Superyacht Regattas.

Prada America’s Cup World Series & Christmas Race Formats Announced - Auckland

Caroline Blatter 05 Dec 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

In less than two weeks, current America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, the Challengers of Record Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, INEOS TEAM UK and New York Yacht Club American Magic will line up for the first time in their 2nd generation AC75’s!

NZ America's Cup Summer of Sailing

Caroline Blatter 31 Jul 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The most prestigious prize in sailing - the AC 36 Events line up for 2020/21 - a summer of Sailing in Auckland - Don't miss it - be there!

It's GAME ON - American Magic takes to the water

Caroline Blatter 27 Jul 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

American Magic - the first challenger sails in Auckland after a five month break - in preparation for the 36th America's Cup in 2021!

AC36 UPDATE FROM AUCKLAND

Caroline Blatter 17 Jun 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

Great news from Auckland - Jacinda Arden's New Zealand Government has finally approved entry to two foreign America's Cup teams!

10th Anniversary Edition - The Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2020

Caroline Blatter 11 Mar 2020 Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

11 - 15th March in stunningly restored Nelsons Dockyard, where history meets modern superyachts... and 'where fair racing and good companionship are valued above all else…'

70 ft carbon multi-hull flyers set for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600!

21 Oct 2019 Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Multihulls have competed in every edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 and for the first time in the history of the race, the 2020 edition is set to feature three equally matched 70ft carbon flyers!

The Inaugural Australia Fiji Rendezvous 2019

Caroline Blatter 29 Aug 2019 Australia / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

The inaugural Australia Fiji Rendezvous took place last Friday 23 August at Port Denarau at the Denarau Yacht Club. The Rendezvous attracted 17 vessels with Captains and crews all keen to partake and receive updates on what is happening in the Australian superyacht industry.

A Record number of boats at the 7th Annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous 2019

Caroline Blatter 09 Jul 2019 Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The Superyacht Services Guide Team were in Tahiti to enjoy the The 7th Annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous on 21st June at Marina Taina, Papeete. What a great success, with an increase in boats and participants from 2018 - informative and good networking meeting the diverse world class services available in Australia.

SSG as Media Partners in Australia - What a Success!

Caroline Blatter 03 Jun 2019 Australia / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Marieke Derks and Zara Tremlett, SSG authors for Australia and Asia, attended almost 2 weeks of events 'Down Under'.What an incredibly, warm reception was received throughout; the energy, commitment and investment going into The Australian Superyacht Industry is seriously impressive and of course, the upcoming 2020 Japan Olympics and 2021 America’s Cup are on everyone’s mind. Starting…

Superyacht Services Guide Joins as Media Partner for the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous

Caroline Blatter 13 May 2019 Australia / New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM), Australia, again hosts an international line up for the Australia Superyacht Rendezvous, 17th and 18th of May 2019. Superyacht Services Guide (SSG) Asia team, Zara Tremlett and Marieke Derks, will be covering the event online and on radio as Media Partners off the Rendezvous. The Australia Superyacht Rendezvous is attracting global visitors – from…

It’s a wrap for a vintage season of winter sun regattas

Caroline Blatter 08 May 2019 Antigua / Antigua and Barbuda / St. Maarten / St. Martin / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The close of the 52nd Antigua Sailing Week marks the end of the Caribbean racing season. It’s been a busy season – the islands that were so badly damaged by the autumn 2017 hurricanes, with some struggling to run events this time last year, have made a remarkable recovery thanks as much as anything to the huge efforts of their local communities and dockside businesses, supported by international…

BIG BOAT ACTION FROM SPRING REGATTAS

Caroline Blatter 01 Mar 2019 Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / St. Maarten / St. Martin / New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

2019 got off with a bang with two superyacht regattas & an offshore 600 nm Race - providing plenty of excitement in both hemispheres!

Superyacht Regattas & Boat Shows to kick off 2019

Caroline Blatter 22 Jan 2019 Miami / Newport / Palma & Puerto Portals / Barcelona / Antigua / Sardinia / Dubai / Singapore / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Australia / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Once again there is a thrilling programme of superyacht regattas around the world – as well as an array of international Boat Shows.We take a look at the first 6 months of 2019... Regattas 30 January – 2 February: The New Zealand Millennium Cup, Auckland The 24.72m custom built Ammomite is the yacht to beat in this down under event, coming soon, in what the organisers describe as one of…

An autumn regatta bonanza for the world’s superyachts in The Med

19 Oct 2018 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez / France / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The autumn months of September and October are filled each year with the incredible atmosphere and dramatic spectacles of big boat racing in the Mediterranean - 2018 has been no exception... The world’s highest performing yachts have been putting in an appearance at one or more of a near back-to-back schedule of events ...

Racing in Antigua signals an end to the Caribbean season..

Caroline Blatter 22 May 2018 Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Antigua was ablaze with activity in April, with many yachts and crew enjoying the traditional Trade Winds & infamous Caribbean hospitality. First with the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, now in its 31st year, attracting 29 yachts whose ages spanned 79 years and 100ft in length! Running from 19th-23rd April, the single handed race opened the Regatta followed by four days of lively racing often in…

Antibes Raft Race 2018

Caroline Blatter 16 Apr 2018 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The event draws a huge crowd to the docks..to watch competitive fun and games on the water & some dynamic raft designs too! There was a fantastic evening of camaraderie at the Shipwrecked after party organised by Lifestyle Events.

2018 St Barths Bucket Regatta

Caroline Blatter 24 Mar 2018 St. Barth’s / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Months of hard work pays off for the 2018 St. Barths Bucket Regatta superyacht spectacle! The 23rd annual St Barths Bucket Regatta drew to a close on Sunday (18 March), a huge credit to this small beautiful island pulling together to recover its infrastructure in time for the event, following the devastating back-to-back hurricanes (Irma, José and Maria) of six months ago. But recover it did,…

Superyacht Regattas of 2018/19

16 Mar 2018 Newport / Sardinia / Mallorca / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Thailand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The Bucket Regatta, St Barths 15-18 March 2018 The best loved superyacht regatta in the Caribbean attracts more than 20 of the world’s great superyachts. At least three J Class yachts have already entered for the March 2018 event, along with a collection of stunning yachts from 27m in size to the majestic 56m Perini Navi Zenji. The fleet gathers in Gustavia’s harbour for the three-day…

The 2018 RORC Caribbean 600 Race

Caroline Blatter 05 Mar 2018 Caribbean & Central America / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Wet and Wild racing for the 10th RORC Caribbean 600 Race George David's American Maxi Rambler 88 has won the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy, scoring the best corrected time under IRC. A record 84 yachts started the 2018 RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua on Monday 19th February, the largest fleet assembled in the ten-year history of the race. The impressive armada set off in unstable conditions, just a…

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

Caroline Blatter 27 Feb 2018 St. Maarten / St. Martin / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta runs from 1-4th March 2018, based at Port de Plaisance. With exciting sailing, a race village & great headlining acts!

The 2018 Superyacht Challenge Antigua

Caroline Blatter 06 Feb 2018 Antigua / Antigua and Barbuda / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The 2018 Superyacht Challenge Antigua finished as it started – on a high note with ‘pure enjoyement’ for the Owners, Captains & crew of the majestic sailing yachts taking part. This Superyacht Regatta really is one of a kind – with limited entry & no title sponsorship, it is a wonderful celebration of sailing & socialising in historic Nelson's Dockyard. Participants…

Caribbean Regattas 2018

Caroline Blatter 20 Nov 2017 Caribbean & Central America / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Caribbean islanders are tough! They are not giving up easily, and they are determined that the massive damage from the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic is not going to get in the way of the fabulous spring programme of regattas enjoyed by so many sailors. The hospitality on shore will be warm and welcoming, professionalism of the regatta management will be as sharp as ever, and competition…

Mediterranean Regattas Round Up

Caroline Blatter 02 Nov 2017 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

It’s been a classic racing season in the Mediterranean this year with thrilling competition in five of the world’s most prestigious regattas for crews from around the world. The events have been a spectacle too for visitors to feast their eyes on, watching the sleek racing yachts vie for the podium, while enjoying all the pleasures of the sea and of being ashore in these beautiful venues.…

The America’s Cup J Class Regatta, Bermuda

Caroline Blatter 30 Jun 2017 Bermuda / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

The America's Cup J Class Regatta has to be one of the highlights on this year's sailing Superyacht circuit! With 3 days of racing on either side of The America's Cup Match Presented by Louis Vuitton: Weekend 1, 7 magnificent Official J Class yachts lined up for these five historical races in the turquoise waters off Bermuda's North Shore. Images abound of these yachts with their race perfect professional…

January 2019 - Regattas & Cruising Rallies