YACHTING CALENDAR 2022 The Covid pandemic might have put a halt to a number of the world’s
luxury yacht is the epitome of event attendance. There’s no
biggest events in 2021, but thankfully 2022 is back in business. Be it
better time to round up your family and friends for an occasion
participating in a spectacular regatta or bagging a front row seat to
to remember, so read on for our comprehensive itinerary of the
a glamorous film festival or action-packed grand prix, chartering a
top events unfolding around the world each and every month.
JANUARY If you’re looking forward to bidding adieu to 2021, head to the Caribbean island of St Barths to ring in the new year. For those looking for some winter sun, now is the perfect time to head to Dubai where Expo 2020 is in full swing – you could even add on a charter across the Red Sea which, home to a stunning marine ecosystem, is a haven for divers. Alternatively, if you’re craving the cold, it’s also prime time to head to the icy caps of Antarctica for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
APRIL
FEBRUARY A draw for the most impressive superyachts South East Asia has to offer, the Chinese New Year kicks off on February 1, with 23 days of star-studded celebrations. The New Zealand Millennium Cup, billed as a superyacht regatta in one of the world’s greatest natural playgrounds, returns on February 14, which also coincides with Valentine’s Day – why not consider surprising your love with a luxury charter in the Bahamas? It’s also the month for the Miami Yacht Show, which will showcase the world’s most extraordinary yachts between February 16-20.
MAY
MARCH March gets off to a flying start with five days of luxury boating action at Dubai International Boat Show (March 8-12), while some of the world’s most talented sailors will head to the Caribbean to race at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, which begins on March 9. Celebrating its 12th anniversary this year, it’s sure to be a spectacle to behold. Be sure to add the St. Barths Bucket Regatta to your list too which, taking place between March 17-20, sees top sailing superyachts compete in sublime waters.
JUNE
April marks Easter (April 17), so why not make the most of
If you’re looking for some swanky events to rock up
A busy month for regattas, the beginning of June marks
the perfect weather and school holidays with a sailing trip
to on your even swankier superyacht, then May is
the return of the annual Les Voiles d’Antibes (June 1-5),
around Croatia and Montenegro, or visit Mexico’s Yucatán
the perfect month for it. It kicks off with the St Lucia
which will see an elegant fleet of sailing yachts head to the
Peninsula for world-class tacos and tequila? The 6th edition
Jazz Fest (May 1-10) followed closely by the Cannes
Côte d’Azur. The 14th edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht
of the Thailand Yacht Show is finally back too, with its first
Film Festival (May 17-28) which will see film stars,
Regatta follows on June 7, with a host of pedigree sailing
part being held in Pattaya between April 7-10. For all things
fans and partygoers come together for the start of
yachts returning to the waters of Porto Cervo for five days of
charter and brokerage, the popular Palma International
the Mediterranean summer. Your yacht’s luxurious
action-packed racing. Europe’s longest-running regatta, the
Boat Show falls this month too, with four days of action
decks will also make the perfect front-row seat for
Superyacht Cup Palma (June 29 – July 2) is also a favourite
from April 28.
the Monaco Grand Prix (May 26-29), which is sure
with yacht owners, friends, captains and crew.
to attract an exclusive number of A-list names.
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