Please select your home edition
Edition
Switch One Design

Superyacht Cup Palma ready to welcome old friends and new

by Superyacht Cup Palma 14 Jun 2023 09:09 PDT 21-24 June 2023
The Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 © Sailing Energy

The clock is on the final countdown to the start of racing at Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 with another diverse and eye-catching selection of some of the world's finest superyachts gathering in the Mallorcan home of Mediterranean sailing.

Europe's longest-running superyacht regatta will swing into action out on the Bay of Palma with the first race set for Thursday 22 June.

"It's great to be back to our roots this year with all the superyachts moored together again and social events right at the stern of the boats at the Real Club Náutico de Palma, our long-standing race management partner. This year promises excellent racing with a diverse and competitive fleet and plenty of fun ashore. We're looking forward to welcoming everyone!" said SYC Event Director Kate Branagh.

This year's 27th celebration of sail will feature a stunning variety of superyachts, with first-timers making their debut alongside those making a welcome return.

The Swan 100 Onyx will be making her first ever appearance at SYC, as will the 36m Dubois designed world cruiser Miss Silver.

Meanwhile 2023 will see the return to Superyacht Cup Palma of two 33m Malcolm McKeon designs — the modern Ribelle, last seen at SYC in 2017, alongside her stablemate from the Vitters Yard Pattoo, who will be looking to repeat her class win of last year.

A second Nautor Swan entry in the elegant shape of the Swan 80 Umiko is returning after her debut in 2021, and the 24m Farr-designed Wally yacht Rose is back for a second successive year.

Also likely to be grabbing attention out on the Bay of Palma are J Class yachts Svea, who was pipped to the SYC trophy last year on countback, as well as regular attendee Velsheda making a welcome reappearance.

"It is always great to be taking part in Superyacht Cup Palma," said Velsheda's captain Barney Henshaw-Depledge.

"Svea will no doubt be giving us a run for our money, as will be others in the fleet, but as always we welcome the challenge and are looking forward to some competitive times out on the water and catching-up back on the shore."

Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 will get formally under way on June 21 with Superyacht Registration at the Real Club Náutico de Palma, followed by the Captain's Briefing in RCNP's Sala Magna — Great Hall — and the Welcome Cocktail party courtesy of SYC's Destination Partner New Zealand on the RCNP terrace.

Pantaenius Race Day gets racing under way on Thursday 22 June for the SYC fleet, followed by the North Sails & Southern Spars Happy Hour gathering on the RCNP Dock.

The New Zealand Race Day on Friday 23 June, with a repeat North Sails Happy Hour and the daily prize-giving again on the RCNP Dock, is followed by the exclusive invitation-only Owners' Summer Barbecue at St. Regis Mardavall.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 concludes on Saturday 24 June with the St. Regis Race Day and celebratory Prize-Giving on the RCNP Terrace.

Alongside Official Timepiece Jaquet Droz, other SYC Partners and Friends also include Silver Partners Astilleros de Mallorca, Hill Robinson, Marinepool, RSB Rigging, and Friends Baltic Yachts, Hoek Design and Marina Port Vell Barcelona.

This year's charity support will be directed to the Save The Med Foundation and their work for a clean and healthy Mediterranean Sea. For more information and to support the charity, please visit here.

Related Articles

29th Superyacht Cup Palma overall
Rose produces historic conclusion to a spectacular event History was made at the Superyacht Cup Palma today when the 24m Wally yacht Rose became the first ever three-time winner of the iconic event, remarkably completing the achievement over three successive years on the Bay of Palma. Posted on 28 Jun
29th Superyacht Cup Palma day 2
Linnea Aurora turns the tables as it gets tight at the top A bigger and better breeze welcomed the racing fleet on the second day of the Superyacht Cup Palma 2025, resulting in full-tilt sailing around the 23nm five-leg racecourse. Posted on 27 Jun
29th Superyacht Cup Palma day 1
Cervo and Open Season take opening day honours The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 swung into action today, with captains and crews across the varied and inspiring fleet seizing the opportunity to take the measure of the competition out on the racecourse. Posted on 26 Jun
29th Superyacht Cup Palma Practice Race
Boats and breeze at the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing The waiting is over and the moment has arrived — The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 is up and running once again for the 29th time in the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing. Posted on 25 Jun
29th Superyacht Cup Palma fleet is ready to go
Crews are now able to size-up the competition in their respective classes The owners, captains and crews of the spectacular array of yachts gathered for the 29th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma are making their final preparations ahead of the start of racing next Thursday. Posted on 18 Jun
Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 count down begins
New entries and a new home base location at the prestigious Club de Mar-Mallorca The countdown has begun for Europe's longest running superyacht regatta, with a new-look Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 all set for a spectacular 29th edition from 25-28 June. Posted on 28 May
Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025
Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 has welcomed an upsurge in new entries as Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition. Posted on 12 Apr
New venue for Superyacht Cup Palma 2025
Europe's longest running superyacht regatta will be relocating to Club de Mar-Mallorca With a new venue, new entries and new racing classes, the Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 is on course for a spectacular 29th edition. Posted on 13 Feb
Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 overall
Rose delivers the first Superyacht Cup Palma title defence in 22 years Classic Bay of Palma sailing conditions delivered exceptional racing across the board to conclude the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024. Posted on 22 Jun 2024
Big welcome to the Superyacht Cup Palma 'newbies'
a long history of welcoming first time competitors Superyacht Cup Palma has a long history of welcoming first time competitors — 'newbies' — to the Bay of Palma, so in today's feature video we highlight some of the yachts making their debut at the festival of sail in 2024. Posted on 22 Jun 2024
RS Sailing 2021 - FOOTERArmstrong 728x90 - Performance Mast Range - BOTTOMV-DRY-X