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HYPERION RETURNS TO DEFEND TITLE

HYPERION RETURNS TO DEFEND TITLE

Hyperion, the powerful 46m Frers sloop, winner in the Cruising Class of The Superyacht Cup 2008, has confirmed they will be taking part at the Horus Superyacht Cup in Palma this June. Hyperion was built by Royal Huisman and launched in 1998. She has taken part in several Superyacht Cup events over the years, and Captain Mark Stevens and his crew always ensure the yacht is immaculately prepared and very well sailed. "We are really looking ...

NEW TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA

NEW TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA

Exclusive watch company Horus have signed a new three year agreement as a main partner of all Infoma Yacht Group events, including title sponsorship of The Superyacht Cup, the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe. The Horus Superyacht Cup will be held from June 24th – 27th in Palma, Mallorca.Former avionics engineer André Grossmann is the creator of the Horus time wear brand: "This partnership is ...

MAJOR CHANGES FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA 2009

MAJOR CHANGES FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA 2009

January 23rd 2009A new location in the heart of Palma, introduction of the ‘Bucket Rating’ system, better dock facilities and a change to the prize-giving format are just some of the improvements proposed for this years' Superyacht Cup in Palma, Mallorca from 24-27 June.Following support from the local Government and Port Authorities, the Superyacht Cup has been granted permission to use ...

TIMONEER CLAIMS VICTORY IN THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA 2008

TIMONEER CLAIMS VICTORY IN THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA 2008

December 13th 2008

After a very close day of racing in what had to be one of the most nail biting finishes to The Superyacht Cup Antigua ever, Timoneer claimed a worthy victory.With winds ranging from 14 to 27 knots on the Abu Dhabi race, all of the boats left the dock with everything to sail for. The competition for first place overall was between the Dubois designed 44m ketch Timoneer and ...

DRAMA ON DAY TWO OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

DRAMA ON DAY TWO OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

December 11th 2008

Breakages, rough seas, squalls, sunshine and a new leader, the third day of The Super Yacht Cup Antigua had it all. After a night of high winds and huge rainstorms today’s forecast of 15-20 knots saw a calmer day than the first, but none could have foreseen the action, which occurred within the Superyacht Cup fleet.Timoneer stole the lead from defending series leaders Signe after ...

SIGNE STEALS THE SHOW ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP

SIGNE STEALS THE SHOW ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

Blue skies, black clouds, sunshine and rain all in one afternoon for the first day of racing at The Superyacht Cup Antigua. The forecast turned out to be pretty acurate, predicting 17 – 20 knots with occasional squalls, but no one really expected squalls on every leg, and winds to reach over 35 knots on several occasions during the two and a half hour race. The Bruce King designed 35m ketch, Signe who ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA 2008

THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA 2008

December 9th 2008

As the Antigua Yacht Charter Show draws to a close today, The Superyacht Cup Antigua opens for registration. Familiar faces arrive from various countries, glad to escape the northern hemisphere winter for the blue skies and bright Caribbean sun.

Crew onboard Timoneer and Kalikobass II were busy preparing the yachts for racing and headed out today to practice. Both yachts took part in last years Superyacht ...

RACE TO THE START FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

RACE TO THE START FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

December 6th 2008

Several of the yachts expected at the third edition of the Superyacht Cup Antigua next week have been battling unseasonal headwinds and heavy seas as they sail from the eastern seaboard of the United States and from Europe heading to English Harbour for next week’s regatta from 9-12th Dec.

Last years\' winner of the Antigua Superyacht Cup, Sojana is still at sea on their way across the ...

TRADE WINDS AND TRADE TALKS FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA

TRADE WINDS AND TRADE TALKS FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

November 21st 2008

Several Mallorca based businesses have been invited to take part in a series of trade talks with their counterparts in Antigua at the forthcoming Superyacht Cup Antigua from 9-12th December. The initiative by The Superyacht Cup organizers, started last year, has been to improve trade links and services between Mallorcan and Antiguan companies, both thriving superyacht ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP JOINS BUCKET REGATTAS RATING SYSTEM

THE SUPERYACHT CUP JOINS BUCKET REGATTAS RATING SYSTEM

October 30th 2008
The Organisers of The Superyacht Cup regattas in Antigua and Palma have joined forces with the Organisers of the St Barths and Newport Bucket Regattas to adopt the 'Bucket Rating' system. The system was developed by Jim Teeters, Associate Offshore Director at US Sailing, and has been refined by Bucket Regattas over the last six years, creating an accurate and transparent system for rating ...

9th - 12th DECEMBER 2008 - NELSON'S DOCKYARD, ANTIGUA

9th - 12th DECEMBER 2008 - NELSON\'S DOCKYARD, ANTIGUA

The 3rd Superyacht Cup Antigua will be held in Nelson\'s Dockyard following directly after the Antigua Yacht Charter Show at the beginning of the Caribbean season. The Antigua and Barbuda National Parks Authority are once again offering great support and with interest from many yacht owners we are expecting 10 - 12 entries for this year. Image: Billy Black, "Virago" - The Superyacht Cup Antigua ...

NEW BRIAND-DESIGNED PERINI 'P2' TO MAKE THEIR SUPERYACHT CUP DEBUT IN ANTIGUA
NEW BRIAND-DESIGNED PERINI 'P2' TO MAKE THEIR SUPERYACHT CUP DEBUT IN ANTIGUA

July 18th 2008

The 3rd Superyacht Cup Antigua will be held from December 9th - 12th, in Nelson's Dockyard on the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua. Timed to follow on from the Antigua Yacht Charter Show (December 4th - 9th), the regatta is a great way for yachts to start the new season by enjoying three days of racing with perfect trade-wind conditions and spectacular scenery. The ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES NEW VENUE AND DATES FOR 2009
THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES NEW VENUE AND DATES FOR 2009

June 20th 2008
The Organisers of The Superyacht Cup have now confirmed that the popular Palma edition of the regatta will move to a new venue in the heart of Palma from 2009 and for the next three years at least. The 2009 Superyacht Cup Palma will take place from 24-27th June at Muelle Viejo (also known as Pier 46), situated directly opposite the old town of Palma, close to the Cathedral. The dock provides ...

A GREAT FINALE FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ULYSSE NARDIN ON ABU DHABI RACE DAY
A GREAT FINALE FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ULYSSE NARDIN ON ABU DHABI RACE DAY

By David Glenn in Palma

At 1100 today not even the most optimistic meteorologist would have forecast what was about to transpire in the Bay of Palma. A glassy calm, a leaden sky and a rather gloomy announcement from the committee boat that 'there was no sign of wind at all in the bay' led to thoughts of water fights, wake boarding behind yachts under engine and Event ...

THE BAAAAH IS OPEN
The Baaaah is Open

By Martin Redmayne of The Yacht Report in Palma
Kiwi Day, or the New Zealand Day was as you would expect, relaxed, chilled and fun, black shirts, silver ferns and great weather started the second day of Palma’s Superyacht Cup. New Thinking being the brand proposition of the New Zealand Superyacht, was not overtly obvious in the race today with the committee laying the same course, but better weather, a more constant breeze and some competitive ...

A PERFECT FIRST RACE DAY
June 12th 2008
A PERFECT FIRST RACE DAY

Fortis Race 1, The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin, Palma 2008
Despite threats of a tornado and serious downpours dampening the afternoon of the opening day of the 12th annual Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca, the skippers came ashore safely, ready for action. Captains, owners and crew bosses of the thirteen vessels, which ranged this year from wooden marvel, 47m 'Scheherezade', to the much-heralded 'Senso One' (former ...

NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH YACHT REPORT AND YACHTING WORLD
NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH YACHT REPORT AND YACHTING WORLD ANNOUNCED

June 5th 2008
The Superyacht Cup organisation is pleased to announce TRP Magazines (publishers of The Yacht Report, Crew Report and Synfo.com) and IPC Media (publishers of Yachting World, Superyacht World and Superyacht Business) as media partners to The Superyacht Cup. Both publishers join US superyacht magazine Showboats International as official media partners, the combined readership of the three ...

RECORD BREAKING SCHOONER SIGNS UP FOR SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA
RECORD BREAKING SCHOONER SIGNS UP FOR SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA

May 14th 2008
The 140' (42m) schooner Senso One (formerly Mari Cha IV) has confirmed they will be taking part in The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin in Palma next month. Senso One will be the fastest boat ever to take part in a Superyacht Cup event. Senso One has two 45 metre masts but weighs only 50 tonnes due to a lightweight, sleek carbon-fibre hull which contains a ...

ULYSSE NARDIN RENEWS TITLE SPONSORSHIP
ULYSSE NARDIN RENEW TITLE SPONSORSHIP FOR PALMA 2008

April 29th 2008
Swiss watch makers Ulysse Nardin have renewed their title sponsorship of The Superyacht Cup Palma for the third year in succession. The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin will be held from June 11th - 14th and is expecting between 20 and 25 entries. In recognition of their association with The Superyacht Cup, Ulysse Nardin are also designing a special limited edition watch. They will produce 50 watches in gold ...

FORTIS RENEWS PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP
FORTIS RENEWS PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

April 23rd 2008
Fortis, international banking and insurance company, has confirmed a renewed sponsorship agreement with The Superyacht Cup Palma. Fortis are returning for their 5th year in succession at the Platinum level for 2008.

The Fortis Yacht Group specialises in providing bespoke ownership solutions, finance, and management services for yacht owners. Alex McBarnet is Director of the Fortis Yacht Group based ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP APPOINTS JAMES PLEASANCE
April 10th 2008

THE SUPERYACHT CUP APPOINTS JAMES PLEASANCE

The Superyacht Cup is pleased to announce the appointment of James Pleasance as Sales and Marketing Director. James will be working on the current portfolio of Superyacht Cup events in Palma and Antigua, as well as new projects within the Informa Yacht Group including the inaugural World Yacht Racing Forum in Monaco in December.

The Superyacht Cup is now in its 12th year; the 2007 event ...

NEW ZEALAND RETURN TO SPONSOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP
NEW ZEALAND RETURN TO SPONSOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP

A group of marine companies from New Zealand have once again teamed up to support The Superyacht Cup and host the famous 'Kiwi BBQ' during the four day regatta in Palma. Alloy Yachts, Yachting Developments, Robinson Marine Interiors and Southern Spars will all contribute to bringing the finest food and wines of their country to entertain the yacht owners, guests and crew for an informal dock party after the second day's race on Friday ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA June 11 - 14th 2008
Over 20 yachts already registered

February 14th 2008
It is four months to go until the next Superyacht Cup in Palma, and following on from the success of the record breaking year in 2007, entries are coming in fast for this favourite regatta. Over 20 yachts have registered since January and with spaces limited to between 30 and 35 in total, there looks like being plenty of demand for places on the dock. Palma is a popular place for so many yachts returning from the ...

GWM RACING APPOINTED AS ON-WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP
GWM RACING APPOINTED AS ON-WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP

January 14th 2008
Peter Wykeham-Martin and John Grandy of GWM Racing Limited have been appointed to run the on-water aspects of The Superyacht Cup events planned for 2008. The calendar includes The Superyacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge starting in Antigua in April, The Superyacht Cup Palma in June and The Superyacht Cup Antigua in December. GWM Racing specialises in the preparation ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP EXPANDS TO ASIA
THE SUPERYACHT CUP EXPANDS TO ASIA

December 20th 2007
The Superyacht Cup is pleased to announce a new joint-venture with The Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous, Thailand. The Superyacht Cup has been organizing Superyacht sailing regattas for 12 years, with the recent event in Palma in June 2007 breaking all records by attracting 52 of the world's biggest sailing yachts.

“We are excited at the opportunity of joining forces with Asia’s ...

SOJANA STORMS THROUGHT THE FLEET TO WIN OVERALL
SOJANA STORMS THROUGH THE FLEET TO WIN OVERALL

Final Race of The Superyacht Cup Antigua 2007
The third and final race of the Superyacht Cup in Antigua proved to be the closest sailing so far, with all the yachts finishing within 10 minutes. That may not sound close for some yacht racing, but with a fleet varying in size from 29m to over 44m and a range of displacements of over 180 tonnes, close racing would normally be hard to achieve. However, after two races, ...

TIMONEER TAKES THE SECOND RACE IN THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA
TIMONEER TAKES THE SECOND RACE IN THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

December 13th 2007
Fantastic sailing conditions in Antigua for the second day of The Superyacht Cup; clear blue skies, a steady 22 knot breeze and a big swell still running, providing exciting action around the 20 mile course off English Harbour.The race committe chose to postpone the start by half an hour as Tenacious suffered some technical problems. The other yachts waited patiently in the relative shelter ...

YANNEKE TOO WINS CAMPER & NICHOLSONS RACE DAY 1
YANNEKE TOO WINS CAMPER & NICHOLSONS RACE DAY 1 AT THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

December 13th 2007
The weather provided plenty of variation for the Superyacht Cup fleet for the first race of the three day series in Antigua. Yanneke Too sailed an excellent race making the most of the strong wind conditions, big swells and with conservative preparation for the final squall they crossed the line first, winning the Camper & Nicholsons International Race by 2 ...

WELCOME RECEPTION PARTY FOR SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA
WELCOME RECEPTION FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

The Party Begins

The yacht owners, guests, crew, sponsors, and international media representatives gathered for an informal welcome cocktail reception at a private house in English Harbour for the first night of The Superyacht Cup Antigua.Event Director Patrick Whetter introduced Right Honorable Harold Lovell, Minister for Tourism, Aviation, Culture and the Environment for Antigua & Barbuda, who welcomed ...

FLEET GATHERS IN ANTIGUA
SYC Supports The Antigua Yacht Club Youth Program

December 8th 2007
The yachts taking part in the next Superyacht Cup Antigua have now all arrived and are preparing for the regatta which starts on Wednesday 12th December. Sojana, the Farr designed 35m ketch arrived into Falmouth Harbour this morning (December 8th) having completed a Transatlantic race to St Maarteen. Crossing the line after nearly 12 days at sea, Sojana immediately turned around, no time to even nip ...

DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO ANTIGUA FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP
DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO ANTIGUA FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP

November 30th 2007
Timoneer the 44.7m Dubois-designed ketch sailed in to Falmouth Harbour in Antigua yesterday completing their transatlantic delivery in a leisurely manner and with time to spare to prepare for the Superyacht Cup Antigua which starts on December 12th. The crossing has been a time to plan for the winter sesason in the Caribbean and continue with on-going maintenance; for the crew there ...

SUPERYACHT CUP WELCOMES SLAM STYLE
SUPERYACHT CUP WELCOMES SLAM STYLE

November 22nd 2007
The Superyacht Cup is pleased to announce continued sponsorship from the leading Italian sports and leisure clothing company SLAM for the upcoming event in Antigua. SLAM, founded in Genoa in 1979, design and produce high technology sailing clothing. The Superyacht Cup provides the ideal platform to showcase their range of leisure and technical sportswear collections for men, women ...

CAMPER & NICHOLSONS INTERNATIONAL RETURN TO ANTIGUA
CAMPER & NICHOLSONS INTERNATIONAL RETURN TO ANTIGUA SUPERYACHT CUP

November 16th 2007

With less than a month to go until the next Superyacht Cup in Antigua, yachts are leaving the Mediterranean and East Coast of the US and heading off to the Caribbean to start their winter seasons in the sun. Camper & Nicholsons International who have been long term supporters of the Superyacht Cup in Palma and Antigua return as Gold Level sponsors for this years ...

OYS ONBOARD FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA
OYS ONBOARD FOR THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

October 31st 2007
The latest sponsor to sign up at Silver Level for The Superyacht Cup Antigua is Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS). OYS are world leaders in the design and manufacture of state of the art rod, kevlar and PBO rigging solutions, custom hydraulics and bow and stern thruster systems and have been long term supporters of SYC Palma. OYS rigged yachts participating in SYC Antigua include Rebecca, a 42m Frers designed ketch, ...

FAST TRACK ARRIVALS SYSTEM FOR SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA
FAST TRACK ARRIVALS SYSTEM FOR SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA

Peters & May appointed 'official logistics supplier'
The Minister of Tourism for Antigua and Barbuda, the Rt Honorable Harold Lovell has ensured yacht owners, guests and crew flying in to Antigua's International Airport for The Superyacht Cup this December will be given a 'fast-track' entry. The system should speed up the immigration process at the airport for all pre-registered Superyacht Cup participants. ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 SCHEDULE
THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 SCHEDULE

Year Event Dates Location
2006 The Superyacht Cup Palma
11- 14th Oct 2006 Palma, Mallorca2006 The Superyacht Cup Antigua
13 - 16th Dec 2006 Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua 2007 The Superyacht Cup Palma
16 -19th June 2007 Palma, Mallorca

Elvström Superyacht Sailmakers, organisers of The Superyacht Cup in Palma, Mallorca are pleased to announce the 2006-2007 schedule of ...

ANTIGUA GEARS UP FOR SUPERYACHT CUP
ANTIGUA GEARS UP FOR SUPERYACHT CUP

Thursday, 20 July 2006
Plans are well underway for the first Superyacht Cup Antigua from 13 - 16th December 2006 at the historic Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua. Organised by the Superyacht Cup team from Palma, Mallorca who celebrated their 10th anniversary this year, the Antigua event will follow the same three day format including a program of dockside and other social functions.

The Superyacht Cup Antigua will take ...

THE FALCON FLIES BUT SOJANA TAKES THE DAY
THE FALCON FLIES BUT SOJANA TAKES THE DAY

December 14th 2006, English Harbour, Antigua
The first days sailing for the inaugural Superyacht Cup in Antigua was sponsored by Valencia Superyacht Marina. It was a spectacular sight for all with a stunning display by two of the world´s largest sailing yachts, as the three masted Maltese Falcon (88m) and the sloop Mirabella V (75m) sailed away from the start-area outside English Harbour. The two yachts started together one ...

SOJANA CHASES THE FLEET BUT KALIKOBASS WINS DAY
SOJANA CHASES THE FLEET BUT KALIKOBASS WINS DAY 2

December 15th 2006, English Harbour, Antigua

The second day´s rally of the Superyacht Cup Antigua was sponsored by Camper & Nicholson´s International. The start times for each boat were re-calculated based on the yachts´ elapsed times from day 1, which produced a close race and a good chase around the course. Once again perfect Caribbean conditions with 18 –20 knot winds out of the ...

PATIENT FALCON PUTS IN HER BEST PERFORMANCE FOR THE LAST RACE AND WINS OVERALL
PATIENT FALCON PUTS IN HER BEST PERFORMANCE FOR THE LAST RACE AND WINS OVERALL

December 16th 2006, English Harbour, Antigua
The final race of the inaugural Superyacht Cup in Antigua produced a very different finishing order to the first two races. Going in to the final day, the overall prize could have been won by any one for four boats. Patient Falcon sailed their best race of the event crossing the line first, followed by Kalikobass II, Maltese Falcon, Sojana and finally ...

SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES MAIN PARTNER
NOTICEBORD

Thursday, 24 August 2006
SUPERYACHT CUP UPDATE – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!The Superyacht Cup Palma, 11 – 14 October 2006
The event is nearly full (maximum 20 entries) so please make sure you complete and fax/e-mail back your Entry Form ASAP no later than August 31. You can view current entries and download entry forms on the website at www.thesuperyachtcup.com (select Palma 2006). For those that have already entered, please ...

ROTARY CLUB OF CALVIA TO TRIPLE VALUE OF DONATIONS TO THE SUPERYACHT CUP CHARITY FUND
ROTARY CLUB OF CALVIA TO TRIPLE VALUE OF DONATIONS TO THE SUPERYACHT CUP CHARITY FUND

Monday, 02 October 2006
Each year, The Superyacht Cup nominates a charity to support throughout The Superyacht Cup Charity Fund.

For the second year running The Rotary Club of Calvia has been chosen as the umbrella charity organisation through which to disperse our charity donations - due to their unique ability of tripling the value of your donations!

As part of a ...

HYPERION WINS SUPERYACHT CUP 2006
HYPERION WINS SUPERYACHT CUP 2006

With 17 superyachts taking part, three days of excellent sailing and some memorable parties, the Superyacht Cup 2006 was deemed a huge success by all. Marina Port de Mallorca provided the perfect central location for all the boats to moor up as well as the popular after sailing dock parties.

Day 1, sponsored by Fortis saw some exciting sailing with varied conditions and plenty of action for the crew. Over the distance of the course the ...

NEW ZEALAND DAY AT THE SUPERYACHT CUP
NEW ZEALAND DAY AT THE SUPERYACHT CUP

Friday, 13 October 2006
ANNY GETS THE GUN ON POPLUAR NEW ZEALAND DAY
The 17 yachts in the 10th edition of The Superyacht Cup left the dock at Marina Port de Mallorca in bright sunshine for Day 2 of the event, the popular ‘New Zealand Day’.

While the sailing was postponed for 1.5 hours the boats paraded for the New Zealand Day sponsors with a motor around the committee boat displaying crew performances ...

10TH EDITION OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP GETS UNDERWAY
10TH EDITION OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP GETS UNDERWAY

Thursday, 12 October 2006
In a fresh 15-18 knot breeze, 17 superyachts took part in the first day of sailing for The Superyacht Cup 2006 in Palma de Mallorca. The Superyacht Cup, celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, has attracted a record fleet with 9 yachts over 35m in length.

The first day of the event sponsored by Fortis Yacht Group provided the yachts with some thrilling sailing in very varied conditions, ...

SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES MAIN PARTNER
SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES MAIN PARTNER

Saturday, 16 September 2006
Organisers of The Superyacht Cup 2006 (Palma, Mallorca 11-14 October) announced today that exclusive Swiss watchmakers Ulysse Nardin have joined the event as Main Sponsor.

Founded in 1846, Ulysse Nardin has a proud tradition of quality and mechanical innovation that has earnt the company 18 international gold medals and 4,300 first prizes in chronometric excellence. For more than 150 years, Ulysse ...

RECORD ENTRIES FOR SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA, 2006
RECORD ENTRIES FOR SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA, 2006

Thursday, 20 July 2006
The Superyacht Cup Palma is expecting an impressive line up this year, with up to 20 superyachts taking part. The event is celebrating its' 10th Anniversary this year and will take place from October 11th – 14th hosted by Marina Port de Mallorca in the centre of Palma.Entries are still officially open, but the limit of 20 yachts looks like being reached earlier than ever before as interest in ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 SCHEDULE
THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 SCHEDULE

Tuesday, 07 March 2006
Organisers of The Superyacht Cup in Palma, Mallorca are pleased to announce the 2006-2007 schedule of Superyacht Cup events including a new event for 2006, and a change of event date for 2007.

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, The Superyacht Cup Palma will take place from 11-14th October 2006 hosted for the second year running at the Marina Port de Mallorca. This successful event was ...

NEW DATES FOR SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA
NEW DATES FOR SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA

New IRC class for performance superyachts
The provisional dates for The Superyacht Cup Palma 2008 announced in the latest copy of the SYC Newsletter have now been brought forward by one week to June 11 - 14th. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in conjunction with Boat International magazine, have announced a second regatta from June 23rd to 26th and the two organisers have agreed that for yachts wishing to do both events a longer time gap was ...

Superyacht Cup Encourages Trade Links
THE SUPERYACHT CUP ENCOURAGES TRADE LINKS BETWEEN PALMA AND ANTIGUA

New Agreement Formulated at Monaco Yacht Show

The Superyacht Cup Organisers have facilitated a new agreement between two of the most important locations for Superyachts; Palma de Mallorca and Antigua. The Right Honorable Harold Lovell, The Minister for Tourism for Antigua, and Juan Gual, President of The Chamber of Commerce for Mallorca, together with the Directors of The Superyacht Cup, met at ...

The first Superyacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge
First Superyacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge planned for April 2008.

At the end of the Caribbean season, the rally will be taking the traditional course across the Atlantic via the Azores and finishing in the Port of Vigo on the north west coast of Spain. There will be two classes, a performance sailing class and a 'rally class' which will enable yachts to keep up an average minimum speed by motoring if necessary. The two classes will start separately in Antigua with the aim of ...

THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA 2007
THE SUPERYACHT CUP ANTIGUA 2007

12th-15th DECEMBER - NELSON'S DOCKYARD, ANTIGUA
The first Superyacht Cup held last year in Antigua was a great success, and the event will be held in the same location at the beginning of the Caribbean season. The Antigua and Barbuda National Parks Authority are once again offering great support and with interest from many yacht owners we are expecting up to 15 entries for this year.

Following straight after the ...

THE FINAL COUNT DOWN...
THE FINAL COUNT DOWN...

Several of the spectacular superyachts entered in The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin 2007 were out in Palma Bay on Thursday training for the three days of sailing that starts on Sunday 17th June.

It is very unusual to see these glamorous yachts practising manoeuvres which shows just how this event has captured the imagination of captains, owners and crew.

A whole new temporary superyacht port has been created for the fifty-two yachts ...

Let the fun begin - favourable winds and fair sailing
Let the fun begin - favourable winds and fair sailing

The three day celebration of the finest fleet of sailing superyachts ever assembled in one location starts on Sunday 17th June with the Fortis Day at The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin.

The final day of preparation saw the dockside atmosphere absolutely alive with expectation as many of the superyachts took the opportunity to go out for a final crew training session.

The pursuit style of sailing means ...

NEW SUPERYACHT JOINT-VENTURE ANNOUNCED
NEW SUPERYACHT JOINT-VENTURE ANNOUNCED

THE SUPERYACHT CUP AND INFORMA plc FORM PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE WORLD SUPERYACHT EVENTS GROUP

In the wake of the hugely successful Superyacht Cup 2007 event held last month Palma, which attracted 52 of the world's biggest sailing Superyachts, a new joint-venture has been announced between the Superyacht Cup and Informa plc.

Announcing the joint-venture, Jessica Sutherland, General Manager of IIR Middle East & Asia, ...

Glorious Superyacht Cup fleet fills the Bay of Palma
Glorious Superyacht Cup fleet fills the Bay of Palma

The Bay of Palma was filled with sails on the first day of The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin.
The fifty-two entries make up the largest fleet of sailing superyachts ever assembled for this three day rally.

The majestic three masted 88.6m (288ft) schooner Maltese Falcon built by Perini Navi of Italy led the fleet away on a long starboard tack to the east at 13.00 with little fuss as the 15 sails and the ...

The Superyachts Cup Ulysse Nardin day 2
The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin day 2

Stronger winds and testing tactical conditions saw major changes in fortunes throughout the Superyacht Cup fleet for the second day of sailing for the Astilleros de Mallorca Rally.

The change to an easterly wind direction led to a close reach along the coast to the Fortis mark off Caba Regana, where a colourful array of spinnakers were set as the fleet headed across the Bay of Palma to the turning mark off the Isla de Sech.
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The Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin day 3
The Superyachts Cup Ulysse Nardin day 3

19th June, 2007 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
The final day of The Superyacht Cup was New Zealand Millennium Cup day bringing the most testing conditions for the fifty-two sailing superyachts with a solid 17 to 22 knot southwesterly breeze on the Bay of Palma. The triangular course included a long beat out to Isla de Sech followed by a run across the bay to Caba Regana and a close reach back to the finish.The ...