Winged Trimaran Wins First America’s Cup Race
February 13th 2010
Closing at 40 knots (or thereabouts), USA (BMW Oracle) and Alinghi 5 nearly had a head-on collision in the pre-start. Things got even more interesting after that, but the advanced wing technology aboard the American trimaran proved superior.
Posts Tagged ‘Mediterranean’
Setting Sails (& Wing): America’s Cup Heads to Spain
December 15th 2009
While massive multihulls spread their wings half a world apart, the New York State Supreme Court issued a tedious but series of decisions. Finally, both boats seem headed toward a match in February on the Mediterranean.
While massive multihulls spread their wings half a world apart, the New York State Supreme Court issued a tedious but series of decisions. Finally, both boats seem headed toward a match in February on the Mediterranean.
Red Arrows Wow Showgoers at Monaco
September 25th 2009
The Monaco Yacht Show provided all sorts of attractions at sea level and much more.
The Monaco Yacht Show provided all sorts of attractions at sea level and much more.
Savarona was a Fitting Yacht for Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
September 3rd 2009
Before the terms were invented, this classic was a superyacht, make that a megayacht.
Before the terms were invented, this classic was a superyacht, make that a megayacht.
Sunsail 384 Cat Launched into Charter Service
July 20th 2009
Four couples can split costs, making this a very reasonable bareboat charter—and easy to handle, too.
Four couples can split costs, making this a very reasonable bareboat charter—and easy to handle, too.
Targeting Smart Owners for SmartYachts
April 28th 2009
One way to plan your luxury yachting on the Med for six weeks, or eighteen.
One way to plan your luxury yachting on the Med for six weeks, or eighteen.
As Fast as You Dare, As Slow as the River Goes
March 12th 2009
The racers will always push to the edge, and you'll watch them go by.
The racers will always push to the edge, and you'll watch them go by.
