For the second time, the first race of the America’s Cup was delayed-this time for too much wind! They’ll try again on Friday, Feb. 12.
Category Archives: Regattas and Races
America’s Cup returning to Valencia?
According to the Americas Cup Official Website, the Americas Cup is now planned to be held in Valencia on 8-10 February – although there are still at least 3 lawsuits outstanding – so anything is possible!
Société Nautique de Genève publishes the Notice of Race for the 33rd America’s Cup
10-11-2009
The defender of the 33rd America’s Cup, Société Nautique de Genève, has published the Notice of Race that will govern the 33rd America’s Cup. As per the Deed of Gift the winner of the regatta will be the first boat to win two races in a best of three series.
The first race is scheduled to take place in Valencia (Spain) on Monday February 8th, 2010. The second race is scheduled for Wednesday February 10th. If required, the third race is scheduled for Friday February 12th.”
We have full details on possible America’s cup charter yachts and specatator boats if you’re interested – it was a huge success last time it was held in Valencia!
Americas Cup Suspended Again
The America’s Cup Regatta, expected to be sailed in February in Ras-al-Khamiah, UAE, has been suspended by a New York State Judge, stating that regulations state that it must be held in the Southern Hemisphere if it takes place between November and May. It was not immediately apparent if the race will still be held in the UAE.
It seems that the only winners of the Americas Cup are the Lawyers!
Chartering for a Yacht Rally
A yacht rally is a sailing event where a group of similar yachts race multiple point-to-point races over the course of several days. The purpose of a rally is not purely to race, but to enjoy sailing and immerse the participants in the culture and history of one of the world’s great sailing areas.
One nice aspect of a rally is that the logistics are set up for you so all you need to do is show up and enjoy. Each race, with up to 10 identical yachts, are run by a committee boat who plots the course and manages the race. There are normally plenty of “lay days” for relaxation or sightseeing, and even the entertainment and awards ceremonies are planned for you!
Rallies are great way to meet other sailors, both novice and expert, learn more about sailing, and experience the culture and history of the area where the rally takes place. The competition is not extreme – just enough to get your adrenaline flowing.
We have rallies in many amazing regions of the world including Sydney Austrailia, Phuket/Langkawi, Tonga, the Caribbean (Antigua, St Kitts, etc), the Aegean Sea (Greece and Turkey), the Amalfi Coast, Croatia and Corsica/Sardinia. Many are coming up this Fall and Winter. Click here read more about Rally Yacht Charter and find out dates and itineraries for the individual rallies. We’re sure you’ll agree that rallies are great ways to sail!
Third Leg of Volvo Ocean Race won by Spanish team
The third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, between Cochin in India and Singapore, has been won by Telefonica Blue of Spain. The favorites to win, Ericsson 4 of Sweden, came into Singapore in fourth position closing the ranks on the points table. The 1,950 nautical miles of the leg sawthe US Puma Ocean Racing team come in second and Sweden’s Ericsson 3 team come in thrid only 4minutes and 40 seconds ahead of their compatriots. Whilst in Singapore the teams will undertake one of the 5 in-port races scheduled into the race before heading off to Qingdao, China on January 18th.
Some information courtesy of the New York Times online.