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Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced Italy will host the next America's Cup. The 38th America's Cup will be held in Naples, Italy in the spring and summer of 2027The 38th America’s Cup is heading to Italy: this morning, Thursday 15 May 2025 defenders Team New Zealand announced today …Continue reading » The post Italy to host next America’s Cup in 2027 appeared first on Yachting World.

Rex Features Ltd. do not claim any Copyright or License of the attached image Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (14648928k) The Bayesian superyacht, which sank off the coast of Sicily. British tech billionaire Mike Lynch, 58, is among four Brits missing after the vessel sank. Tycoon Mr Lynch, who has been dubbed 'Britain's Bill Gates,' is still missing hours after the £14m luxury ship Bayesian capsized when struck by a waterspout. Three other British tourists are feared dead after the boat sank off the coast of the Italian island yesterday morning. Mr Lynch was one of 22 people sailing onboard the £166,000 a week vessel. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, is among those who have been rescued. The Bayesian is a 56 metre sail yacht built in Italy by Perini Navi with a top speed of 15.5kn and a cruising speed of 13kn. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 9 crew members waiting on their every need. Bayesian Superyacht, Mike Lynch, British Tech Tycoon missing after Yacht sinks off Sicily, Italy - 19 Aug 2024Knocked down in less than 15 seconds: the interim report into the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht is a harrowing read, detailing the events of the fatal incident and how the 15 survivors escapedThe UK-based Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report, released today, is the first official report into the sinking of the …Continue reading » The post What happened to the Bayesian? First official report reveals events on night of fatal sinking appeared first on Yachting World.

Australian sailor, Nathan Outteridge moved to New Zealand in 2018 and will now skipper his adopted home's entry in the 38th America's CupNathan Outteridge has become a name synonymous with excellence in competitive sailing and he is now gearing up for one …Continue reading » The post Nathan Outteridge: Emirates New Team Zealand’s skipper appeared first on Yachting World.

Photo: Ian Roman / America's CupAustralian-born Nathan Outteridge has been named as New Zealand's skipper for the defence of the 38th America's Cup among other core team members The current holder of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, have named Nathan Outteridge as the skipper of their …Continue reading » The post Nathan Outteridge named as New Zealand’s America’s Cup skipper appeared first on Yachting World.

The Hamill family live aboard their 43ft Fountaine Pajot catamaran Javelot, here moored off the Anambas Islands, Indonesia. Photo: Rob HamillAn extraordinary family’s bluewater cruising life leads them in the wake of a brother captured by the Khmer Rouge. Theresa Nicholson reportsRob Hamill wasn’t supposed to be in the water that day. Although he was tempted by the gentle cyan waves …Continue reading » The post ‘I knew I needed to do something, take some action, to honour his memory… I knew I had to go to Cambodia.’ appeared first on Yachting World.