YCCS Superyacht Regatta 2027: entries open as J Class yachts and multihulls return
Entries are now open for the YCCS Superyacht Regatta 2027, scheduled to take place in Porto Cervo from 25 to 29 May. The event will open the Mediterranean racing season for large sailing yachts and will form part of the sporting programme marking the 60th anniversary of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Among the main features are the return of multihulls and the participation of the J Class yachts, which will have a dedicated racecourse and separate results. The 21st Southern Wind Rendezvous & Trophy will also be an integral part of the event.
The regatta is open to sailing superyachts with a minimum length of 80 feet, J Class yachts and multihulls measuring at least 50 feet. Entries will be divided into classes according to size and performance characteristics. The superyacht fleet will also include a Corinthian Spirit division for yachts meeting the specific eligibility criteria set out in the Notice of Race.
The racing programme will run over four days, from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 May, on coastal courses in the waters of the Costa Smeralda and the La Maddalena Archipelago. Four races are scheduled for the superyachts and multihulls, while the J Class may contest up to seven races. Starting procedures will also differ: superyachts will use individual staggered starts, while J Class yachts and multihulls will have fleet starts.
The Southern Wind Rendezvous & Trophy will offer owners of yachts built by the South African yard two ways to take part. They can race alongside the other superyachts or choose the Rendezvous format, with non-competitive sailing among the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago and no results or rankings. Four days of on-water activities are also planned for Rendezvous participants.
The Preliminary Notice of Race is available on the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda website, where entries can be submitted. The closing date is 15 April 2027, with a reduced entry fee for registrations completed by 15 March. Further organisational details and updates will be published through the YCCS official channels.
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