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Mediterranean and English Channel Regattas, 2012.
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Posted by acully on 2012/1/7 19:36:25 (155 reads)
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Mediterranean Regattas, 2012
 Image courtesy of Nigel Pert Click http://nigelpert.wordpress.com/boutiqueprint-shop/ to order prints of photos by Nigel Pert The Big Boats challenge for space as the fleet starts another day of beauty and splendour!
19th – 22nd April PalmaVela, Palma de Mallorca www.palmavela.es
4th – 6th May Calanques Classiques, Marseille www.lanautique.com
21st – 27th May Les Régates Imperialés, Ajaccio, Corsica(10th Anniversary) www.regates-imperiales.com
30th May – 03rd June Les Voiles D’Antibes – Trophée Panerai www.voilesdantibes.com
June Argentario Sailing Week – Trophée Panerai www.ycss.it/argentariosailingweek.htm
14th – 17th June Les Voiles Du Vieux Port, Marseille www.lanautique.com regate@lanautique.com
23rd June – 3rd July Trophée Bailli de Suffren (St Tropez – Porto Rotondo - Trapani – Malta) www.snst.org / www.tropheebaillidesuffren.com
June/July Le Vele d’Epoca, Naples, Italy www.leveledepoca.it
July Puig Vela Classica Barcelona www.puigvelaclassicabarcelona.com
August Almirante Conde De Barcelona Trophy, Palma de Mallorca www.fundacionhispania.org
28th August - 1st September(Unconfirmed) Copa Del Rey, Mahon - Trophée Panerai www.velaclasicamenorca.com
5th - 9th September(Unconfirmed) Vela D’Epoca Imperia, Italy – Trophée Panerai
24th – 29th September(Unconfirmed) Régates Royales, Cannes - Trophée Panerai www.regatesroyales.com
29th September – 7th October Les Voiles de Saint Tropez www.snst.org[/color]
17th - 20th October Dragons, St Tropez www.snst.org
 Image courtesy of Nigel Pert 'Moonbeam Of Fife' and 'Moonbeam IV' cross paths at one of the many Mediterranean regattas of 2011.
English Channel Regattas, 2012
22nd -24th June Tregor Classique, Baie de Lannion, Brittany www.yctrebeurden.free.fr/tregorclassique-en.php
26th – 30th June J Class Regatta, Falmouth www.jclassfalmouthregatta.com
3rd – 7th July The Pendennis Cup, Falmouth www.thependenniscup.com
7th – 14th July Panerai British Classic Week www.britishclassicyachtclub.org
13th – 19th July Brest 2012 Festival www.lestonnerresdebrest2012.fr
18th – 21st July J Class Regatta, Solent www.jclasssolentregatta.com
25th – 31st July Plymouth – Douarenez – La Rochelle Classic Race www.yachtclubclassique.com
27th – 30th July Plymouth Classic Boat Rally (25th Anniversary) www.plymouthclassics.org.uk [/color]
31st July – 3rd August Fowey Classics www.foweyclassics.org
11th – 18th August Cowes Week www.aamcowesweek.co.uk
11th – 19th August Falmouth Week www.falmouthweek.co.uk
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One Hundred & 33 Degrees
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Posted by acully on 2011/7/14 17:18:22 (447 reads)
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When working aboard a classic during a busy season time to turn your attention elsewhere is always a tough ask, whether it be to family or to other ventures. Although not always available to those at sea, the internet provides not only communication to those afar but also the possibility to pursue other enterprises. In this way Classicyacht.info was created and remains, providing a comprehensive database of over 1500 classic yachts, that the author fights continually to up-date with the flood of e-mails received each month from enthusiasts’ valuable input.
I digress!
 Pesa - 100 years old
2011 brings a number of centenarians. Included are the 6-Metre yachts Audifax, Houri, Rita and Gefion III, the 12’s Danseuse and Erna Signe and the beautiful Max Oertz gaff cutter, Pesa. But by far the largest and most impressive of all is the spectacular William Fife III 19-Metre gaff cutter, Mariquita. After a meticulous 3-year rebuild at Fairlie Restorations on the Hamble, Mariquita graced the Mediterranean with her presence in 2004 and has since been a regular on the regatta circuit. To mark her 100th birthday she is attending 8 regattas this year; 2 have already been (Ajaccio and Antibes), 1 is in progress (Barcelona) and the rest are to come (Palma, Mahon, Monaco, Cannes and St Tropez).
 Mariquita storms to windward in June's Les Voiles D'Antibes
If your holiday plans are already made and visiting one of these wonderful events is unlikely, then there is another way to monitor Mariquita’s progress. Suzy Denning is the Chef on board and has taken the initiative to spend the little spare time she has to find that internet connection and write a blog. Named ‘Life at 33 Degrees’ (http://lifeat33degrees.blogspot.com), it is primarily about the delicious dishes she cooks in the comfort of her fine mahogany galley. With 6-12 crew to feed, up to 18 during regatta time, her passion for the job and for the local cuisine in whichever land they sail, oozes out of the script.
 Suzy down to lee, sailing fast, taking chances!
 Anchor Biryani
Dishes include the ‘Mariquita Mackeral Meal’ and ‘Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid’, a ‘pretty good’ ‘Anchor Biryani’(shown above) using whatever spices are available in the back of the locker, a bit of Basmati rice and some lentils, not to mention the Signature Dish, ‘Chicken Cacciatore’(shown below). For each a delightful account is given of its preparation including the where and when and a story or two about the Mariquita season. Other articles include ‘Make Your Own Kitchen Knife! I Did.’ and a number of heartfelt accounts about ‘Life On Board’.
 The Signature Dish - Chicken Cacciatore
‘Life at 33 Degrees’ is definitely worth a look and you may just find some Mariquita magic to add to a feast of your own. I, for one, look forward to seeing Mariquita again this year, always an inspiring sight to behold, and may just find myself lingering around the back of their passerelle as the sun sets over a dazzling fleet of varnished spars, and the table is being laid!
 Mariquita in all her glory
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Mediterranean Classic Regatta Dates - 2011
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Posted by acully on 2011/1/28 16:06:26 (2992 reads)
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20th - 24th April PalmaVela, Palma de Mallorca www.palmavela.es
6th – 8th May Calanques Classiques, Marseille www.lanautique.com
26th - 29th May Voile Latines, Saint Tropez www.snst.org
23rd – 29th May Les 9es Régates Imperialés, Ajaccio, Corsica www.regates-imperiales.com
8th – 12th June Les Voiles D’Antibes – Trophée Panerai www.voilesdantibes.com
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Classic Regattas in the Mediterranean in full flow
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Posted by acully on 2010/9/4 8:57:53 (1054 reads)
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Atlantic arrives in Mahon

40+ yachts participated in the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge in Mahon, Menorca, last week and one of the unexpected, if brief, highlights was seeing three 65m 3-Masted Schooners tied up in the harbour, 'Creole', 'Adix' and 'Atlantic'. There were brief hopes of a Mistral coming in, cancelling the days racing and everybody jumping on the schooners to go and 'play'! I wish. The mistral came a few days late, 'Adix' had already sailed west and 'Creole' looked more content tied to the dock then heading out for a blast. Next time!
With Le Grazie underway, Imperia round the corner(8th-12th September), and Nice, Cannes and St Tropez to follow the end of season regattas are in full flow. 75+ classics are expected in Imperia next week, including the schooners 'Orion', 'Elena' and 'Atlantic', the 15-Metre 'Mariska' and the new sponsor-owned Fife ketch 'Eilean'.
A few images from Mahon below. More images at http://www.velaclasicamenorca.com/pag_fotos.asp
Avel and Marigan enjoying close competition

Thalatta and Solway Maid battle it out upwind

Eilean powers down to the leeward mark

Rowdy leads the downwind march

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8th Edition of Les Régates Impériales, Ajaccio
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Posted by acully on 2010/5/5 17:40:00 (2284 reads)
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This year, 35 yachts will be racing, and 2010 is going to be an «Annus Mirabilis»(wonderful year) for the Régates Impériales by Schweppes.
 Among the newcomers, 'Samarkand' and 'Giraglia' are, for the first time, joining the fleet. 'Moonbeam of Fife', 'Moonbeam IV', 'Lulu', 'Vistona', are participating in the Epoch class. Other outstanding guests could be the beautiful 15 Metre's 'Mariska' and 'Tuiga'. Among the Marconi there will be 'The Blue Peter', 'Havsörnen', 'Oiseau de feu', 'Nagaina', 'Irina VII', 'Eilidh', 'Rowdy', 'Hallowe'en', who will enjoy competitive racing to win the awards. Many Classic Marconi yachts are also joining: 'Yen Li', 'Jericho', 'Cervantes','White Dolphin' are among them. Last but not least, in the Spirit of Tradition class, the Regates Imperiales fleet is greeting the 'Tofinou'; 6 of them will race in a promising challenge from the May 24th to the May 30th.
 Entry List
Epoque Aurique (Epoch Class): Moonbeam IV (33m), Moonbeam Of Fife (27m), Mariska (26m), Tuiga (26m),Vistona (17m), Lulu (14m) .
Epoque Marconi (Marconi Epoch class): Oiseau de Feu (22m), The Blue Peter (20m), Rowdy (20m), Nagaina (17m), Havsornen (16m), Sonda*(14m), Irina VII (17m), Hygie*(23m), Eilidh* (20m), Hallowe'en (25m).
Classique Marconi (Classic Marconi Class): White Dolphin (21m), Jericho (16m), Cervantes (14m), Yen Li (11m), Swanee (11m), Timia* (11m), Samarkand (20m), Giraglia (11m), Trumpeter* (15m)...
Esprit de tradition (Spirit of Tradition Class): Vortex (20m), Serena (14m), Paihere (13m), Blue Of Methylène (11m)
Tofinou : Hounbonne II, Bambou + 4 *Boats who have not confirmed their registration by April 29th, 2010.

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