Supersail World latest news
Going to the movies
Take a look at a video trailer for The Superyacht Cup Palma 2008
Yachting World, 7 November 2008
New rules for superyachts
Superyacht regattas in Palma and Antigua have adopted the American rating system
Yachting World, 30 October 2008
Four Js aim to race in Palma
The Superyacht Cup in Palma 2009 has attracted four J Class entries
David Glenn/Yachting World, 25 September 2008
Red Arrows mesmerise Monaco Show
Pendennis Shipyard hired the Red Arrows for a display over Monte Carlo to help celebrate their 20th birthday
David Glenn/Yachting World, 25 September 2008
High speed Rogers 82 unveiled
This all carbon sloop is designed to knock spots off Swans and Wallys
David Glenn/Yachting World, 24 September 2008
Three-masted giant for Huisman
There seemed to be no sign of an economic downturn at the Monaco Yacht Show as new orders were unveiled to the press
David Glenn/Yachting World, 24 September 2008
J Class Lionheart unveiled
One of a number of new J Class yachts was moved through the Dutch canal system recently to Claasen Jachtbau
David Glenn/Yachting World, 4 September 2008
Ranger and Hyperion share Superyacht Cup spoils
A great windward leeward race on the final day of the Superyacht Cup saw a sparkling finale to the regatta
David Glenn/Yachting World, 15 June 2008
Up for the Yachting World Cup
Ranger looks hard to beat in The Superyacht Cup as the fleet prepares to do battle for the Yachting World Performance Trophy
David Glenn/Yachting World, 14 June 2008
Ranger wins at Superyacht Cup
For the first time the Superyacht Cup stages an IRC fleet start in Palma
David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 June 2008
Bristolian on trial
The all black Bristolian goes for spin in 28 knots true
David Glenn/Yachting World, 11 June 2008
All Black Bristolian
Just launched in Auckland is the new Bristolian sporting an all black livery
David Glenn/Yachting World, 3 June 2008
Gongriep signs for new J Class Rainbow
The latest taker for a new J Class yacht is Chris Gongriep who recently sold Windrose of Amsterdam
David Glenn/Yachting World, 2 June 2008
Speedboat launched
The amazing looking Speedboat is surely destined to break a few records. Spar makers Southern Spars describe the thinking behind the rig
Yachting World, 17 April 2008
Le Ponant seized off Somalia
Pirates have seized the luxury charter superyacht off one of the most dangerous coasts in the world
Yachting World, 7 April 2008
Aussie superyacht event postponed
Government regulations have scuppered the inaugural running of the Hamilton Island Superyacht Regatta
Yachting World, 7 April 2008
Emirates Team New Zealand go to court
Grant Dalton announces that ETNZ have decided to take Alinghi to the New York Supreme Court
David Glenn/Yachting World, 6 March 2008
Signs of life at TeamOrigin
In a quiet boatyard in New Zeland a little bit of TeamOrigin takes shape
David Glenn/Yachting World, 6 March 2008
It's a dog's life
This is a shaggy dog story with a poignant ending
David Glenn/Yachting World, 5 March 2008
'Secret' Juan K supermaxi
Mick Cookson is about to launch Speedboat. She could be the most radical super-maxi yet
David Glenn/Yachting World, 5 March 2008
Another Ranger?
We came across Endeavour in Auckland plus some more intriguing J Class news
David Glenn/Yachting World, 5 March 2008
Three TPs from the Kiwis
Three of the hottest new TP52s are are about to be shipped from yards in New Zealand
David Glenn/Yachting World, 4 March 2008
Merrymaid relaunched
The 1904 gaff cutter Merrymaid is still going strong after a major refit at SYS
David Glenn/Yachting World, 2 March 2008
Enter the Dragon
Alloy Yachts have just launched their fourth sailing yacht over 50m.
David Glenn/Yachting World, 30 January 2008
Keturah lost in Antigua
More details and a dramatic picture of Keturah on fire in Antigua
Yachting World, 23 January 2008
Jongert's 50m ketch is their biggest
Dutch yacht builders Jongert have announced an order for a 50m ketch by Doug Peterson
David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 January 2008
Dehler buy Etap
Two of the best known yacht builders in Europe are joining forces
David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 January 2008
Pendennis Cup for Falmouth
A new regatta for classic superyachts will be staged in Falmouth this summer
David Glenn/Yachting World, 15 January 2008
New forum for yacht racing
The World Yacht Racing Forum is a new initiative designed to bring the movers and shakers in sailing close to sponsorship decision makers
David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 January 2008
Schooner Atlantic soon to launch
The three-masted, 227ft schooner Atlantic, made famous by Charlie Barr in 1905 when he set a long standing record for racing from Sandy Hook to the Lizard, has been recreated as an outstanding replica
David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 January 2008
Lionheart, the new Super-J
There's been a surge in interest in new J Class yachts following a rule chnage to allow hulls to be built in aluminium
David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 January 2008
Superyacht regattas link up
If it's a superyacht regatta you're after then you're spoiled for choice in 2008
David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 September 2007
Two new J Class yachts in build
News from the Monaco Yacht Show of swelling numbers in the J Class fleet
David Glenn Yachting World, 21 September 2007
Crew crisis in superyachting
The Flagship Superyacht Academy is offering superyacht crew training based on team building for Navy warships
David Glenn/Yachting World, 21 September 2007
Man overboard at Panerai Classic Challenge
Amazing photo sequence taken by Ocean Images of man overboard/retrieval on Lucia during yeterday's Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 10/9/07
David Glenn/Yachting World, 10 September 2007
Final and controversial day at Maxi Rolex Cup
Overall glory hung on the final day for some, but was it right for a 26.6m boat to sit on an 18.3m opponent all the way around? Sheahan & Rusch report
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan & Peter Rusch, 8 September 2007
All to play for on final day at Maxi Rolex Cup
It's all down to the final race at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia. Peter Rusch previews the day…
Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 8 September 2007
Whidden waxes on sailing in Sardinia
Tom Whidden, CEO of North Marine is at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, helming 'Ghost', where Peter Rusch asked him about how sailing has changed over the 25 years he's been coming here…
Yachting World, 7 September 2007
Nip & Tuck at the Rolex Maxi Cup
A day aboard the Wally 80 Aoli proved taxing for the crew. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 7 September 2007
Living large at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Dropping a 1,300sq m kite requires all hands on deck. On Thursday Peter Rusch provided two of them on board Ghost, at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup...
Yachting World - Peter Rusch & Matthew Sheahan, 6 September 2007
Tim McClement joins Superyacht Academy
Flagship Training appoints Sir Tim McClement as Managing Director of new Superyacht Academy 6/9/07
Yachting World, 6 September 2007
The mighty 'Oats' dismasted
The Wild Oats team is looking for answers following its dismasting on Wednesday at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Peter Rusch speaks to the crew…
Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 5 September 2007
Wild Oats dismasted at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Wild Oats returns to Porto Cervo, dismasted. Peter Rusch has the picture and the early story from the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup…
Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 5 September 2007
At Sea in Sardinia
It's day three of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Matt Sheahan is holding down the weather rail on the Wally, J One...
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 5 September 2007
Keeping the Rolex Maxis moving
Peter Rusch finds out what it takes to keep the Maxi fleet's show on the road
Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 4 September 2007
Rolex Maxi Worlds a Blast in Sardinia
The breeze is up but the boats remain in dock. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 4 September 2007
Curtain Raiser at the Rolex Maxi Worlds
Morning Glory, Ranger, J One and Ops 5 were among those in the chocolates - Peter Rusch & Matthew Sheahan report
Yachting World - Peter Rusch & Matthew Sheahan, 3 September 2007
Lulworth at full chat in Palma
A day out aboard the great gaff cutter Lulworth at The Superyacht Cup in Palma was one to remember reports David Glenn
David Glenn Yachting World, 22 June 2007
A Different Perspective at the Superyacht Cup
Matthew Sheahan hitches three rides at the Superyacht Cup in Palma 20/6/07
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 June 2007
Pink Gin wins New Zealand Millennium Cup
The 152ft Judel/Vrolijk-designed sloop wins New Zealand Millennium Cup on final day of Superyacht Cup 20/6/07
Press report/Yachting World, 20 June 2007
Superyacht Cup - Day 2
Strong winds test the limits of the superyacht fleet in Palma, Mallorca 19/6/07
Press report/Yachting World, 19 June 2007
Superyachts in a tangle in Palma
Day two of the Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin was a topsy turvy affair but aboard Charles Dunstone's Hamilton 11 we wriggled out of trouble
David Glenn Yachting World, 19 June 2007
Superyacht Cup - Day 1
Glorious Superyacht Cup fleet fills the Bay of Palma at yesterday's opening day 18/6/07
Press report/Yachting World, 18 June 2007
Superstars at the Superyacht Cup
A spectacular fleet of the world's finest super-sailing yachts raced in Palma Bay yesterday as the Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin got underway
David Glenn Yachting World, 18 June 2007
Memorable end to Dubois Cup
The inaugural Dubois Cup was a remarkable success and an event to remember in more ways than one
David Glenn Yachting World, 16 June 2007
ICAP to sponsor new Leopard
ICAP to sponsor Mike Slade's new 100ft superyacht, making its racing debut at Round the Island Race 15/6/07
Yachting World, 15 June 2007
Ganesha leads Dubois fleet
After two great races in the Bay of Palma, Ganesha heads the leaderboard
David Glenn Yachting World, 14 June 2007
Royal support for Dubois Cup
The inaugural Dubois Cup opened with a party in Palma last night in the presence of Lady Helen Taylor
Yachting World, 14 June 2007
Superyachts to race transatlantic
Superyachts heading back to the Med from Antigua next spring might like to consider this event via the Azores and finishing in Vigo
David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 June 2007
Revenue targets VAT saving schemes on yacht purchases
Schemes which enable yachts to be bought without paying VAT to be checked by Revenue and Customs
David Glenn Yachting World, 3 June 2007
Big Guns line up for Superyacht Cup
Sixty of the world's finest supersailing yachts descend on Palma for the Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin 3/6/07
David Glenn/Yachting World, 3 June 2007
From Superyacht to Nano yacht
Hoek and Wally have come up with a carbon retro 36ft dayboat inspired by a 200-footer!
David Glenn Yachting World, 2 June 2007
Altair undergoes surgery
One of the great classic Fiife schooners, the 130ft Altair, originally launched in 1931 is in the UK for a facelift
David Glenn Yachting World, 2 June 2007
Rondal solve furler snag
Problems with Rondal's Hydrofurl headsail furlers have been solved
David Glenn/Yachting World, 1 June 2007
End of the road for rod?
Increasing numbers of large sailing yachts are turning to carbon and plastic for their standing rigging
David Glenn/Yachting World, 1 June 2007
Oyster enters superyacht market
Oyster Marine commissions Dubois to produce two superyachts 8/5/07
Yachting World, 8 May 2007
S&S analyse J Class 'DNA'
Sparkman & Stephens say they are offering 'new' J Class designs after analysing the lines and performance of one of their most famous creations, Ranger
Sparkman & Stephens, 26 April 2007
Superyacht Cup sponsors
Swiss watchmakers Ulysse Nardin signs as title sponsors of the Superyacht Cup 15/3/07
Yachting World, 15 March 2007
A marina, but not as we know it
So you can't find a berth for your 80m yacht? Try Serrenia. It's a phenomenal new development about to be built, but it's in the middle of nowhere 8/3/07
David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 March 2007
Welcome to Wally Island
New, interesting design from WallyDesign and Luca Bassani 8/3/07
David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 March 2007
Quarrie for superyacht racing
Cowes Week supremo will be Superyacht Cup and Millennium Cup race officer 1/3/07
David Glenn/Yachting World, 1 March 2007
New Dubois 44m opts for diesel electric
Nigel Ingram of Marine Construction Management talks to David Glenn about a pioneering power system for large sailing yachts 13/2/07
David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 February 2007
Grand Prix circuit for Cup class lookalike
A European grand prix circuit is being planned for new 40ft America's Cup style budget day sailer
Yachting World, 19 January 2007
New transatlantic race
A new race for supersailing yachts will take them from Antigua to Europe via the Azores in 2008
Yachting World, 12 January 2007
Transatlantic head to head
A supersailing yacht race from Antigua to Europe via the Azores 15/1/07
Yachting World, 15 January 2007
Price sensitive
News that the Valencia Yacht Port might be able to ease superyacht congestion during the America's Cup this summer is welcome 15/1/07
Yachting World, 15 January 2007
Endeavour's new owner revealed
The new owner of the famous J Class Endeavour is keen to race against the likes of Velsheda and Shamrock V
Yachting World, 28 December 2006
New Leopard3 for new record?
Mike Slade's soon to launch Leopard3 could be up for a new record in 2008
Yachting World, 27 November 2006
Wally's 143ft flier unveiled
We sail Wally's outrageous new flagship. And there's more following in her wake...
Yachting World, 14 November 2006
Hyperion wins Superyacht Cup
Frers 47.4m Hyperion wins Superyacht Cup 2006 which concluded on Saturday 16/10/06
Press report/Yachting World, 16 October 2006
Superyacht Cup
Perfect conditions yesterday for opening day of the Superyacht Cup in Palma 13/10/06
Yachting World, 13 October 2006
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez final
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes with schooner So Fong winner of the Trophée Rolex 9/10/06
Press report/Yachting World, 9 October 2006
Les Voiles fleet struggles in light airs
Light winds made for a frustrating day on the racecourse yesterday at Les Voiles de St Tropez 6/10/06
Press report/Yachting World, 6 October 2006
No racing in St Tropez today
Mistral keeps Les Voiles fleet in port in St Tropez 4/10/06
Yachting World, 4 October 2006
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Tricky conditions for Classic fleets' first day of racing in St Tropez 4/10/06
Yachting World, 4 October 2006
Baltic serve up a Pink Gin
A look at the Judel Vrolijk-designed 152-footer is now undergoing trials 29/9/06
David Glenn/Yachting World, 29 September 2006
Big three take to the water
Visits to three of Europe's leading superyacht yards reveal some impressive new launches and major developments 29/9/06
David Glenn/Yachting World, 29 September 2006
Swan goes super-size
Nautor's Swan and Baltic Yachts launched their biggest yachts yet 29/9/06
David Glenn/Yachting World, 29 September 2006
Sail steals the show in Monaco
David Glenn takes a close look at Maltese Falcon at the Monaco Yacht Show 22/9/06
David Glenn/Yachting World, 22 September 2006
Police take custody of Britannia
The latest on the Britannia ownership saga. David Glenn reports 8/9/06
David Glenn/Yachting World, 8 September 2006
Britannia stranded in Russia
Building of royal yacht Britannia replica stopped over ownership dispute 11/8/06
David Glenn/Yachting World, 11 September 2006
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