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This year had 36 yachts racing in 4 different classes, the Grand Dames, Mademoiselles, Gazelles and J Class.  Salute, the largest Perini sloop with a 73 meter rig and Unfurled, winner of the Gazelle class, both hosted a Y.CO sales … Read More

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Postcard from… Virgin Gorda Superyacht Regatta

Virgin Gorda, 16 March 2013 Ever wanted to know how crew treat their yachts when guests aren’t on board? Welcome to the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous . Here giants of the sea are raced to breaking point around … Read More

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Postcard from… St Maarten Heineken Regatta

St Martin, 23 February 2013 The French and the Dutch had 7,000 Caribbean islands to choose among. But so alluring was St Martin that they agreed to divide it in two. The French side of the island is discreet and … Read More

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Y.CO Caribbean Insiders Week 5… Grenada

In our latest blog series, Caribbean insiders give Y.CO the lowdown on their favourite tropical escape. This week, General Manager of Grenada’s Port Louis Marina, Glynn Thomas.   The State of Grenada is three Caribbean islands in one. The largest island, … Read More

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Elena returns to her original 1911 sail plan… #2

PART II – THE EVOLUTION As the legendary sailing yacht Elena was moved back up to the full original 1911 rig, I went to Sanremo shipyard to witness the new bowsprit being attached. I didn’t quite know what to expect, but … Read More

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Elena returns to her original 1911 sail plan… #1

PART I – THE IDEA SY Elena, an unforgettable blend of beauty and racing pedigree was built in 2009 to the exact specifications of the Herreshoff designed 1928 Trans-Atlantic race record holder. Drawer 146, Plan 24: was one of the … Read More

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Hanuman to compete in Newport Bucket Regatta

The Newport Bucket Regatta is a congenial, invitational regatta set in the Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open to yachts over 90’ LOA, unless invited under the ‘Grandfather Clause’.  This is a fun regatta with the concept of ‘safe sailing’ … Read More

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The Superyacht Cup – day 03

MARIA CATTIVA WINS SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA 2012 After a delayed start to the final race on Saturday, it was the Owner and Crew of MARIA CATTIVA taking the stage at the prize giving ceremony. Both classes headed upwind after they crossed … Read More