Yachts from A to Z!
Often, when discussing the merits of a yacht, noting certain inconveniences inside, one can hear mild objections: this is a yacht, not an apartment … In the Mediterranean resort of Les Ambier, as if saturated with the spring scent of freshly blossomed gardens, I got acquainted with the new yachts of the Beneteau company. So, the first thought that came to me when I boarded the next new item was something like this: “Wow! So this is a whole APARTMENT! Read more
September 25, 2019 Braslavets stepped forward On the second day of the 41st Régates Royales in the Dragon class, which takes place in Cannes, two races were held. And both won the team of Bunker Prince Eugene Braslavets, performing under the Italian flag (ITA 77). Bunker Prince is also the leader in the sum of four races (with one surge) – 5 points. In second place is Anatoly Loginov, RUS 27 Anapurna – 8. POR 85 Neptune of the Portuguese Read more
In Malcesine on lake Garda on Wednesday kicked off the championship in the yacht class Melges 20. On the first day two races were held. © Barracuda Communication The competition involved 37 teams, including 13 – under the flag of Russia. After two races of the day starting in the top ten – three of our teams. And they take places from second to fourth. Lead Brontolo Racing Italian Filippo Pacinotti – 4 points (3rd and 1st wards), but the Read more
September 5, 2019 The hosts stepped forward On the third day of the world championship in the J / 70 yacht class, which continues in Torquay in the south-west of Great Britain, 3 races were held, which significantly changed the situation at the top of the tournament table. The former leader – the Italian Petite Terrible (skipper Alberto Rossi) – now with 86 points takes only 4th place. The British Eat Sleep J Repeat (Paul Ward) burst forth – 65 Read more
February 15, 2019 Forward, "optimists"! According to the press service of the Krestovsky Island sailing school, the anniversary regatta of the 30th edition of the International Palamós Optimist Trophy started in Spain. In this regatta, in addition to students of the Krestovsky Island school, more than five hundred yachtsmen take part. “On the eve of the competition, we managed to spend two preparatory training days with a wind of 14-16 knots,” says coach Ilya Elyshev. – On the first day, Read more
April 12, 2019 Looking forward to the medal race Mallorca continues the Open Championship of Europe in windsurfing in the class RS: X. On Thursday, April 11, the women had three final races. According to the results of all eight races held over three days, the best among European athletes – Maya Dzyarnovska from Poland – 29 points. At the same time, she is second in the overall standings, behind the Chinese woman Liu Yongse 5 points. Our Stefania Elfutina Read more
Today, may 21, on the island of Menorca (Spain) will start the first race of the new season class ТР52 – 52 Super Series. At the start of the first stage Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week will be 11 teams from 8 countries, including “Battleship” under the pennant of the Yacht club of Saint-Petersburg. For the only Russian team in the series this is the start of a long journey. After a year break of playing in 52 Super Read more
Yesterday was launched in Cannes regatta 1 St grade class “Dragon” – Dragon Grand Prix de Cannes, which this year is also the first stage of the European series. After two races the first day of the three Russian crew was in the top ten best – though, in the second half. Rocknrolla Dmitry Samokhin – 6 th position (14 points, parishes 9 – 5), Anatoly Loginov, Annapurna – 7th (20 points, 14 parishes – 6), To be continued by Read more
As the press service of the sailing school “Krestovsky island”, Spain started the jubilee regatta 30th edition of the International Palamós Optimist Trophy. In this regatta, in addition to pupils of the school “Krestovsky island”, attended by over five hundred sailors. – Before the competition, we got to spend two podgotovlennyh training day with the wind 14-16 knots, says coach Ilya Eliseu. – On the first day, the organizers held three races. With each new start, the wind increased. And Read more
On the second day of the second phase of the Miami Winter Series of yachts Melges 20 Igor Rytov and his Russian Bogatyrs won all three races! A great achievement! As not without pride the Rytov he wrote on his page on “Facebook”, three “picket” during the day – this is the first time in team history. What we “Heroes” and congratulations! Now, before the final day of the second phase of the Miami Winter Series, Russian Bogatyrs, the leaders Read more