SUPERYACHT CUP NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2012
2012 promises to be an exciting year for Superyacht Cup participants with two editions of the popular regatta – SYC Palma (20-23 June) marking the start of the Mediterannean season, followed a month later by the inaugural Superyacht Cowes Special Edition (22-25 July) organised to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics in the UK. Over 1,000 owners, guests, crews and sponsors will participate in this years regattas and we look forward to welcoming all owners, captains and crew and sponsors to Palma and Cowes.
ALMOST FULL ENTRY LIST FOR SUPERYACHT CUP COWES
The first ever Superyacht Cup Cowes (22-25 July) has attracted an impressive 21 provisional entries to date ranging from 24-67m including the Dykstra & Partners designed Adela (55m) built by Pendennis Shipyard, the Hoek designed Athos (62m) built by Holland Jachtbouw and the impressive Hetairos (67m) from the drawing board of Dystra & Partners and built by Baltic Yachts. Organised in association with the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron, participants will be treated to a unique sailing experience in the waters of the Solent including a race around the Isle of Wight, the course made famous by the first ever America?s Cup (then called the Hundred Guinea Cup) in 1851.
For more information and an up to date entry list, click here http://www.thesuperyachtcup.com/cowes/entries/index.php.
SIZE IS EVERYTHING
The latest and biggest entry for SYC Cowes is Hetairos, the brand new 67m (219ft) ketch superyacht launched just last year by Baltic Yachts making her one of the largest composite sailing yachts in the world. Hetairos will be berthed in Cowes and the Superyacht Cowes will be one of the first regattas she competes at this year.
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
The Super Yacht Cup has teamed up with Prestige Ticketing, the official VIP ticket agency for on-site hospitality at the London 2012 Olympics. Any participants wishing to attend the Olympics can be assured of the very best seats in each venue including access to VIP hospitality suites next door to each venue. For example, the Prestige restaurant in the Olympic Park accesses the Olympic Stadium via a private bridge and into a VIP entrance.
For advice on how to find the best seats including the Opening Ceremony, or to watch Usain Bolt run in the 100m, please contact our Super Yacht Cup/Olympics account manager, Rory Heron at rory.heron@prestigeticketing.london2012.com or +44 (0)207 9365221.
16th EDITION OF SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA
The spectacular Bay of Palma will once again play host to this years 16th SYC Palma regatta with 15 entries currently confirmed entries including Fidelis (53m) from Perini Navi, and the new Dubois designed Salperton (45m) built by New Zealand builder Fitzroy Yachts. Held over four days from 20-23 June, all yachts will be berthed in the central Muelle Viejo located right in the heart of Palma under its historic cathedral. The dockside village will play host to participants with a magnificent prizegiving gala event in the Es Baluard Museum on Saturday 23 June overlooking the bay at sunset with live music entertainment.
PANTAENIUS RENEWS LONG TERM SUPPORT OF SUPERYACHT CUP
International insurance company Pantaenius has renewed its long term sponsorship support of both Superyacht Cup Palma and the Cowes special edition. Each regatta will feature a traditional ?Pantaenius Race? with trophies awarded to each division. www.pantaenius.com
NEW SPONSORS FOR SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA AND COWES
We are pleased to announce the return of well known Dutch superyacht builder Royal Huisman and sister company Rondal as silver sponsors of both SYC Palma and Cowes editions. First established in 1884 and bestowed the Royal Warrant in 1984, Royal Huisman is a family-owned yacht builder of custom yachts from 30m – 90m (100 ? 300ft) with its own Royal 30,000 m2 facility in central Holland www.royalhuisman.com. Also based in Vollenhove, Rondal is internationally recognised for the quality and advanced design engineering of its custom superyacht solutions across a broad spectrum of products and services including Spars and Rigging, Winches, Hatches, Deck Equipment, Doors and Service. www.rondal.com
DESTINATION SAILING OLYMPICS
For any superyacht owners wishing to watch the Olympic sailing events this summer, Portland Port, situated off the Dorset coast can provide deep water alongside berths and anchorages next to the sailing venue. Portland is a safe and secure private commercial port that is able to offer bunkering, fresh water, shore side power and access to support services. All Olympic berths and anchorages must be pre-booked. For more information please contact: Amanda Milner on: +44 (0)1305 825340 or email: sales@portland-port.co.uk. www.portland-port.co.uk