The Mallorca weatherman plotting Britain’s path to glory
The Mediterranean at this time of year is unpredictable and the prospects for the opening weekend are “not very promising” with predictions of light and unsteady winds -- hardly conducive to what is described as Formula 1 on water.
Mallorca could have a slice of yachting's most prestigious prize thanks to British billionaire and Olympic hero
Ainslie and Ratcliffe are major fans of the island
Britannia rules the waves with a little help from Mallorca
"Mallorca was an obvious choice for our training."
America's Cup - Ineos Britannia
Sailing - America's Cup - Louis Vuitton Cup - Final - Britain v Italy - Barcelona, Spain - October 4, 2024 Ineos Britannia at the finish to win round 11 and the final against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
33rd America's Cup in Valencia
The BMW-Oracle at the start of the first race of the 33rd America's Cup, which has been held in the waters of Valencia.
America’s Cup: Origins & History – Part Two, 1992 – present day
The current defender is Emirates Team New Zealand – who got to choose the venue and organise the cup this year.
America’s Cup: Origins & History – Part One, 1851 - 1992
The America’s Cup, recognised as the peak of yacht racing, is more than a sailing competition; it reflects human ingenuity, determination, and the pursuit of excellence on the seas.
The ‘Santa Maria Manuela’, contrasting with the mega-cruiser ‘Mein Schiff’
The ‘Santa Maria Manuela’, contrasting with the mega-cruiser ‘Mein Schiff’.
One dead and six suffer hypothermia after a boat capsizes in Balearics
The victims were aged between 11 and 60.
Egypt is pushing the boat out for yacht tourism but the Balearics is still a top global nautical destination
“Between 44 and 46 percent of the recreational fleet in Europe is owned by Americans plus the yachts are being built in Europe and we’re seeing the benefits rub off on the Balearics.”
One of the most famous superyachts in the world returns home to Mallorca
She was in fact the ninth largest private yacht when she was launched.
Yacht crews sailing to Palma warned over whale attacks
After four years and hundreds of incidents, researchers remain puzzled why orcas, also known as killer whales, continue to ram boats.
Mr Mallorca buys 25 percent stake in Manchester United
Forbes pegs his net worth at about $19 billion.
Rafa Nadal and family’s Greek Odyssey continues
Rafa visited his tennis centre in the Sani resort.
King of Spain takes to the sea in Mallorca
King will be competing in the Copa del Rey sailing regatta in Palma.
Another racing yacht bound for Mallorca attacked by killer whales
Researchers remain puzzled why orcas, also known as killer whales, continue to ram boats.
Silence is golden on board an electric traditional Mallorcan sailing Llaut
“ To be honest, it’s very hard to put the experience into words, the best solution is to book a trip to enjoy a new sensation.”
Swashbuckling artist drops anchor in Palma
“I want people to look at a yacht I’ve painted crashing through a wave and think ‘Wow, I want to be on that boat!’.”
Amazing British yachting show of strength in Mallorca
INEOS Britannia is "very much looking the real deal".
British America's Cup trials boat suffers damage in Bay of Palma
After initially lying on its side, T6 rolled over to fully invert in the water with mast and double skinned main sail submerged, work quickly began to get her back upright.