Regattas

With this year’s third superyacht regatta (Loro Piana Caribbean SuperYacht Regatta & Rendezvous) about to explode into action, it’s evident we’re in the thick of the 2017 racing season. In fact, before we know it, the world’s most talked-about superyachts will be heading for the glittery waters of the Mediterranean, ... Read More »

Just over one hundred years on from the advent of the Universal Rule, to which they were originally built, the J Class will this year get to race its first ever World Championship. The J Class Association has recently become an affiliate member of the International Maxi Association (IMA). The ... Read More »

For many, Ibiza is known as the clubbing island, for those who seek ground-breaking beats and uplifting tunes to propel them into Armageddon, or something along those lines. For those that are more akin with the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is recognised as the ‘White Island’ blessed with natural beauty that’s ... Read More »

For many, Ibiza is known as the clubbing island, for those who seek ground-breaking beats and uplifting tunes to propel them into Armageddon, or something along those lines. For those that are more akin with the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is recognised as the ‘White Island’ blessed with natural beauty that’s ... Read More »

  For all those new to The Islander, or just wanting to know more about Flying Fifteens, here’s a potted description of the boat.   A Flying Fifteen is a Two Person Racing Yacht.   The Flying Fifteen is sailed and raced in several countries around the world on the ... Read More »

A vision for the future of the America’s Cup has been agreed by current competitors that would see long-sought stability and continuity in the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport. “This is a hugely significant moment for the America’s Cup,” said Sir Russell Coutts, a five-time winner of ... Read More »

Last month’s New Zealand Millennium Cup not only saw Tawera – 28m of pure energy- sail hard to finish first, but also marked the start of the 2017 superyacht racing season. Next event on the big-boat racing calendar is the SuperYacht Challenge Antigua, which will no doubt also make for ... Read More »

Crush & Trauma Injuries Crush syndrome is a medical condition characterized by major shock and renal failure after a crushing injury to skeletal muscle. When a muscle is crushed it sends a flood of myoglobin into your bloodstream. Myoglobin is a protein that helps move oxygen in your muscles. Ordinarily, any myoglobin that ends up in your ... Read More »

  11 December – Liga de Tardor   Sunday dawned without a breath of wind, leaving the cruisers and flying fifteens waiting for even a zephyr. An hour and a half after the programmed start time, the sun went behind clouds and the wind finally filled from the north. However, ... Read More »

Pretty cool, huh? The Chinese boat is the first Volvo Ocean 65 to complete the three month re-fit process at The Boatyard in Lisbon, Portugal – and we think you’ll agree that it looks slicker than ever. There are new eye-catching colours, new intricate branding designs, and a brand new ... Read More »