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Seconds away, J Class Svea secures hat trick title at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup by J Class Association 16 Sep 03:35 PDT 8-14 September 2024 J Class at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup © ROLEX / Carlo Borlenghi Winning the second and final coastal race of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup by mere seconds, the skilled crew of the Swedish J Class yacht Svea earned the overall title in the Super Maxi division. After finishing second in the first coastal race behind the dominant Swan 115 Moat—who won last year’s regatta and also claimed victory at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht…

The Défi Azimut 48 Hours: Dalin showcases his speed across all sailing angles by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series 16 Sep 02:03 PDT The Défi Azimut 48 Hours © Vincent Curutchet / De´fi Azimut The last competition before the 2024 Vendée Globe, this year’s Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours solo race, which wrapped up yesterday, served as an excellent final practice for the 19 IMOCAs participating. The 455-nautical mile course in the Bay of Biscay featured a mix of conditions—strong downwind and reaching as well as diverse upwind situations—creating a challenging environment where skippers had little chance for rest,…

Alinghi Red Bull Racing Youth Team Ready for UniCredit Youth America’s Cup by Alinghi Red Bull Racing 16 Sep 01:53 PDT 17-26 September 2024 The Alinghi Red Bull Racing Youth Team is practicing for the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup in Barcelona, Spain © Samo Vidic In conjunction with the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona, Switzerland’s most gifted young sailors are preparing for the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup. After months of training, Alinghi Red Bull Racing is targeting a strong showing at the renowned sailing event, which will take place from September 17-26. Following several months of training camps based in…

Pearl Yachts is poised to make a remarkable impact at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024, taking place from September 10th to 15th. This prestigious event will feature the worldwide debut of the brand-new Pearl 82, along with two other successful models from the Pearl lineup: the Pearl 62 and the Pearl 72. The launch of the Pearl 82 at Cannes underscores the brand’s dedication to a product strategy centered on features. This new 5-cabin model is ready to revolutionize yacht design in the eighty-foot category, epitomizing innovation that integrates contemporary design with luxurious interiors and distinctive features, earning it the…

Evo Yachts has selected the Cannes Yachting Festival for the world debut of the Evo R4+. This new 13-meter yacht builds upon the success of the Evo R+, retaining its enclosed deck while adding two significant features that demonstrate the brand’s commitment to ultimate transformability: a beautifully designed aluminum hardtop and a custom multifunctional stern platform. Also being showcased alongside the new model will be the second unit of the Evo R+, with the first unit having been presented at last year’s French boat show. Evo Yachts returns to Cannes, and after the previous year’s success of the Evo R+,…

The Cantieri di Pisa press conference at the Cannes Yachting Festival served as an excellent platform to showcase the achievements and future objectives of the brand, founded in 1945 and now under the ownership of Enrico Gennasio. Since taking over in 2021, the new management has invested €6 million to enhance the shipyard’s production capabilities, supported by a robust order book nearing €30 million. The boat show also featured the Akhir line, designed by Antonio Luxardo, which merges the legacy of an iconic vessel with innovative features. The first model to be launched will be the Akhir 44. Cantieri di…

Pisa 1940. I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed, but the best memories are often tied to a specific time of year. There are many reasons that make these moments special. For students, it usually coincides with the long-awaited holidays, a time to take a break from books. It’s a period to recharge, to enjoy the company of family and close friends, and in some instances, an opportunity to meet new people and create new friendships or life experiences. Summer Is More Than Just a Season In summary, to suggest that summer is merely a season is to oversimplify it.…

Range Rover arrives in Sardinia. If you’ve ever visited Gallura, you must have noticed the dual identity of this region in Sardinia. On one side, there’s the maritime spirit, featuring its emerald-green coastline, villas reminiscent of a thousand and one nights, and bays that become filled with yachts and sailing boats during the summer months, representing luxury and exclusivity. On the other hand, there’s the terrestrial aspect, with its granite rock mountains shaped by the wind, and forests of oaks and cork oaks, making it a rough and wild terrain, difficult to access and filled with adventures. These two identities…

Numarine is set to impress yachting enthusiasts, particularly those passionate about eco-friendly boating. At the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival 2024, the shipyard plans to unveil its most innovative and environmentally conscious superyacht to date. The event will feature the official world premiere of the 30XP, Numarine’s first hybrid diesel-electric explorer. (All our posts on Numarine, here) Numarine 30XP Initially revealed to celebrate the shipyard’s 20th anniversary in September 2022, the model has quickly gained popularity, with four units sold to existing Numarine owners before the first unit’s launch in the coming weeks. The 30XP is also notable as the first…

Exceptional racing at the 60th Rolex Big Boat Series by Michelle Slade 15 Sep 17:12 PDT September 11-15, 2024 60th Rolex Big Boat Series © ROLEX/Daniel Forster Breeze-on conditions showcased the skills and strategies of the podium winners. As expected, San Francisco Bay delivered its most challenging conditions for sailors at the 60th Rolex Big Boat Series held at St. Francis Yacht Club. A consistent 15-20 knots during Thursday’s first race increased through Sunday, providing pure excitement and some incidents for the 70 competing boats. The demanding windward-leeward courses led to numerous tacking battles from the eastern part of the…