Life is Sailing & Party: noblest sailing yachts at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, high tech racing boats at the Sailing Week, beach parties around the clock: each year in April, yachtsmen and women and enthusiastic fans meet for the Caribbean highlight of the season on the island under the wind. Charter guests are always welcome - and can, in addition, discover an Antigua, which has more to offer than numerous dream beaches.
New location, new main sponsor, new rating system – at the end of July, the super yachts sailed in the Bay of Palma to win the Horus Superyacht Cup. Benefitting from ideal conditions, the spectators on the water were treated to spectacular images, the crews enjoyed sailing at its best - and the mood at the new Race Village at the old jetty certainly matched the class of the event.
Space design with speed for blue water cruise: The yacht with the somewhat different design already attracted many admiring glances at the Palma Boat Show; quite often she can be seen in the bay under full sail frequented by potential new owners: the Zeydon 60, a new semi-custom sailer for sophisticated tastes and demands. We came onboard for a short stint.
Chief editors of seven European powerboat magazines elected the European Powerboat of the Year at Düsseldorf boat show as well. They announcd five winners - and for the first time an addtional innovation award.
“The winner is…”- the three wordls everyone has been waiting for announced the four European Yachts of the Year at the Düsseldorf boat show in January 2009, elected by the jury for the sixth time. Thanks to the new categories, the choice was more exciting than ever. 20 sailing yachts had been nominated in 4 categories.
The Palms, The World and more gigantic projects make Dubai boom - but not only the real estate market is growing rapidly, the Yachting scene and the charter sector get more and more interesting as well.
Exploring the island world of Dalmatia by crewed charter
The charm of the Middle Ages in Trogir, vineyards and lively ports on the island of Vis, the great Mediterranean piazza in Hvar, turquoise-coloured waters in wonderful bays, the exquisite fish-cuisine of Croatia, warm winds and lots of sun...
The international sailing elite met at four events for the regatta high season in the Bay of Palma.
In the race: the most gigantic, the most professional and the oldest yachts of the scene – and representatives from eigth different classes at the most royal, the Copa del Rey.