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New Racing Division Added to Superyacht Regatta

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Photograph of luxury sailboats in a race

SUPERYACHT RENDEZVOUS AND REGATTA

Organizers of the Caribbean’s only Superyacht rendezvous and regatta gathered.  They added a new racing division.  It includes catamarans in a four-day Spring event, March 14 -17, 2012.  The race takes place in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

RACE ORGANIZERS

Boat International and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda are the organizers of the 2012 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous.  They announced the addition of a catamaran category.  This is the second edition of this unique event. 

 

THREE DIVISIONS

The racing will now be divided into three classes: performance, cruising and catamaran, with the entire fleet competing for the overall winner of Silver Cup, the Boat International Media Trophy, made by Garrard of London.

 

FOUR DAY ITINERARY

Organizers hope to bring together owners of  motor yachts and luxury sailing charter vessels for four days of racing, fun activities and glittering social events in the idyllic surroundings of Virgin Gorda and her neighboring islands.

 

VIRGIN GORDA MARINA

Participants of the 2012 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will be among the first to experience the brand new Clubhouse at YCCS Virgin Gorda Marina, and enjoy the fabulous facilities of Oil Nut Bay, making this event a truly unique occasion not be missed.

Participation is open to sail and motor yachts over 80ft, and catamarans longer than 60ft.  Sail yacht Marie, Salperton, P2, and sail yacht Twizzle have already expressed their intention to participate. 

 

HOW TO BOOK A YACHT CHARTER


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Porto Cervo Hosts Perini Navi Yacht Charter Race & Regatta

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The 6th edition of the Perini Navi Cup has concluded.  Once again, several Perini Navi yacht charter vessels have participated and made a strong showing.

Competing in this year’s event were Perini Navi yacht PERSEUS 3 along with yacht MALTESE FALCON and Perini yacht SEAHAWK, and this year’s winner, sail yacht ROSEHEARTY – all currently available for rental through 1-800 Yacht Charters.

Also in attendance as spectator yachts were motor yacht EXUMA and  sailing yacht FIDELIS and sail yacht MELEK.

Maltese Falcon Perini Navi sailboat racing seen from back of yacht - sails up - boat leaning left

The 2015 Perini Navi Cup occurs September 2 through 5 in Porto Cervo at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. It features three days of spirited racing along challenging courses through the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago.  The intense sailing competition features social gatherings and nightly soirees.  Subsequently, leading up to the gala dinner with entertainment by Andrea Bocelli.

Aerial night view of Porto Cervo yacht club docks for night entertainment after sailboat race - many sailboat masts - lit pool

Italy’s Perini Navi shipyard is renowned for the massive dimensions of the yachts they produce, as well as their commitment to cutting edge technology and luxurious finishes.  In terms of deck space and interior amenities, they are unrivaled as charter yachts, and can be rented in the Caribbean in the winter and throughout the Mediterranean in the summer.

HOW TO BOOK A YACHT CHARTER

1-800 Yacht Charters’ offering of a sampling of Perini Navi yachts for hire . We’d love to charter one for your special vacation. Contact us for availability.

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