With the 2014 superyacht season in full swing, enthusiasts will want to keep their eyes out for the big events of the year. While there are dozens of different regattas to attend in 2014, the following are the top five biggest events of the year. While each offers their own unique contributions to the yachting world, they all provide spectators, yacht owners, captains and crews, with an opportunity to celebrate this most distinguished sport. Curated by Captain Sputh of MY Starfire, a 178′ Benetti luxury yacht for charter, here are the top 5 superyacht Regattas to attend:
Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
Since launching in 2008, the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta has become a favorite on the annual event calendar. Every year, this regatta kicks off the Mediterranean season in style with an exhilarating race in the clear emerald waters of Sardinia. Four days of action, and a massive fleet of some of the world’s most notable sailing yachts make up the event, which will be taking place June 3-7 of 2014.
Superyacht Cup Palma.
As the longest running regatta in Europe, the Superyacht Cup Palma often has the strongest attendance of any cup of the year. Since 1996, some of the most prestigious luxury yachts in the world have come to Palma de Mallorca for this four-day regatta. Characterized by its warm, early summer conditions and the beautiful backdrop of the Bay of Palma, the cup has a reputation for hosting the best racing conditions in the Mediterranean. The 2014 Superyacht Cup Palma will take place June 18-21.
America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta San Francisco, California.
In September of 2014, San Francisco will host the 35th annual America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta. As one of the biggest yachting events in all of North America, this race is often viewed by thousands of dedicated fans and sailing enthusiasts. From San Francisco’s America’s Cup Park, more than 9,000 spectators can watch the race live while taking in the beauty of Grace Bay and enjoying live music and exhibitions.
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia.
Every year, all eyes in the yachting world turn to Italy’s Porto Cervo for the annual Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. For more than 30 years, some of the most prestigious yachts find their way to this competition, in an event often seen as the ‘who’s who’ of global yachting. The beautiful coastlines of Sardinia will play host to this event in August of 2014.
Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous.
On March 19th, 2014, the crystal clear waters of the Virgin Islands played host to the annual Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous. Here, yacht owners, friends and fans will come together in a four-day event that is seen as the kick-off to the Caribbean racing calendar. Turquoise waters and warm sea breeze conditions set the backdrop for this fun-filled annual gathering of the top players in the yachting world. You might have missed the 2014 edition, but rest assured, you can always charter your favorite superyacht for next year’s cup.
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