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Transporting your valued vehicle across oceans is about to become even simpler. GreenJoy Studio, co-founded by Philip Greenberg and Ivan Joy in 2023, has just introduced a custom catamaran specifically designed for carrying luxury cars across the sea. Named the Falcon Shuttle, it will make its full concept debut at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show and will be constructed by Falcon Tenders in Southampton, U.K. This British shipyard is known for crafting customized limousines and tenders, suggesting the shuttle will be of the highest quality. Greenberg and Joy aim to innovate the tender market with a unique concept catering to…
Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds Practice Race by Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds 16 Sep 11:19 PDT 13-22 September 2024 Practice Race at the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds in Palma © SailingShots by María Muiña The world championships have commenced. Ninety-six teams from twenty-five nationalities are geared up for the initial race of the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds. Five thrilling days of competition lie ahead to determine the new class world champions, promising conditions that should lead to some exciting racing. “For the initial days of racing, the forecast indicates a north-easterly wind starting at 15-18 knots on day one,…
Victory for Alinghi Red Bull Racing by Alinghi Red Bull Racing 16 Sep 11:05 PDT 16 September 2024 Nico Stahlberg and Nicolas Rolaz celebrate their win against INEOS Britannia in a light wind race. Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals, Day 3 in Barcelona, Spain © Alinghi Red Bull Racing / Samo Vidic Alinghi Red Bull Racing faced pressure to perform and, in challenging light winds, navigated the course effectively while remaining on their foils to defeat Ineos Britannia. With this point secured, the Swiss team has the momentum needed for the continuation of the Semi-Finals. Significant stakes were involved for…
Cup Spy – Day 12: Louis Vuitton Cup – Two Teams Persist for Another Day by Richard Gladwell 16 Sep 10:39 PDT INEOS Britannia and Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI) – Day 3 – Semi-Finals – Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 12 – September 16, 2024 – Barcelona © Ian Roman / America’s Cup In one of the strangest days in America’s Cup history, not just one, but two elite teams failed to finish the course and were recorded as Did Not Finish (DNF). Today’s conditions were marginal for racing. Only one out of the planned two rounds was able…
Concord Pacific Racing Readies for Historic Presence at UniCredit Youth America’s Cup by Concord Pacific Racing 16 Sep 10:03 PDT 17-26 September 2024 Concord Pacific Racing at the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, Practice Day © Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup Concord Pacific Racing is prepared to make history as Canada competes for the first time in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, with races commencing tomorrow. With backing from primary sponsors Concord Green Energy, RBC, TELUS, and Dilawri, this achievement marks a new era for Canadian sailing at the sport’s highest level. Led by Coach Kyle Martin and Captain Andrew Wood,…
Luna Rossa remains at 4 points on the leaderboard after Day 3 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 16 Sep 10:00 PDT 16 September 2024 Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. New York Yacht Club American Magic on Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 3 – 16th September 2024 © Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup Luna Rossa failed to capitalize on the chance to secure the match point, losing Race #5 to American Magic in the only match held today. The lack of wind on the racecourse was so significant that the Committee opted not to start…
A Wild Ride Dominates the J/35 North American Championship by J/Boats 16 Sep 09:59 PDT September 5-8, 2024 J/35 North American Championship 2022 © Annapolis Yacht Club This past weekend, the North Star Sail Club in Detroit, MI hosted the J/35 North American Championship with a fleet of twelve teams from the Great Lakes. The fleet enjoyed three fantastic days of sailing in winds varying from 12 to 27 knots! Heading into the regatta were six-time national champion Bill Wildner on his MR BILL’S WILD RIDE and Mike Welch’s FALCON, winner of the Detroit Helly Hansen Regatta. When the regatta…
Andoo Team Australia Ready for UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Regatta by Andoo Team Australia 16 Sep 09:36 PDT The Andoo Team Australia’s campaign for the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup launches this week as six invited nations begin their competition in Barcelona, with Australia proudly representing on the America’s Cup global stage. Led by Skipper Cole Tapper, the Andoo Australia squad is showing great form, having completed two successful practice days, achieving two noteworthy wins on the first race day and yet another victory today in the sole practice race, putting them in strong competition ahead of their regatta starting on…
The countdown has begun for the 2024 RS21 World Championship in L’Escala, Spain by Helena Geis 16 Sep 07:15 PDT 21-28 September 2024 RS21 World Championship © RS Sailing The Club Nàutic L’Escala will host the 2024 RS21 World Championship from 21st to 28th September. The event was officially presented on Thursday, 12th September at 11am at the L’Escala Town Hall, marking the start of a countdown to a competition that will place the Costa Brava on the international regatta calendar. Approximately 200 sailors from 14 different countries will enjoy eight thrilling days of competition and camaraderie. The event was…
Circolo Vela Torbole (Lake Garda) to host the inaugural J/70 Mixed Plus World Championship in 2025 by Julie & Christopher Howell 16 Sep 08:00 PDT June 26-29, 2025 Circolo Vela Torbole on Lake Garda © Paul Wyeth / www.pwpictures.com Circolo Vela Torbole, in partnership with the J/70 Italian Class, has been chosen by the International J/70 Class Association to host the first-ever J/70 Mixed Plus World Championship. This championship will take place in Torbole on Lake Garda from June 26-29, 2025, celebrating the fastest growing one-design Class globally, with nearly 2,000 boats manufactured in the last ten years. To grasp…