Remember those boats you sometimes see on the television or in movies with white triangular sails? They are called yachts. It’s a type of large recreational boat. Yachts are around since the 1800s. Yacht racing is a sport limited to yachts and big sailboats only. This sport is quite popular in the western world.
Yacht Races to Follow
There are quite a few formats of yacht racing, and a number of events happening throughout the year. Following is a list of major episodes in yachting.
Olympic Games
The greatest show on earth has its quota for yacht racing as well. Many sailors participate in this event and it is viewed by millions all-round the globe.
Volvo Ocean Race
Considered as the Formula One of sailing, the Volvo Ocean Race is an around the world yacht race held every three years. The race starts from Alicante, Spain and ends at Gothenburg, Sweden. The perfect mixture of the best sailors and boats, round the world experience and media coverage makes Volvo Ocean Race an electrifying event.
America’s Cup
With a history of more than 150 years, America’s Cup is often called the oldest trophy in international sport and is the most difficult one to win. This race takes place between yacht clubs rather than individual sailors. Since its inception, only four countries have won this cup and the New York Yacht Club won the most titles.
Vendée Globe
Like Volvo Ocean Race, Vendée Globe is another round the world race, but it is a single handed, nonstop and without assistance race. It takes place every four years. It’s starting and ending point is in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. Being the only single handed, nonstop, around the world race, Vendée Globe is the ultimate ocean race.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Race
This race is a yearly event hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. It starts from Sydney and finishes in Hobart, Tasmania. It’s quite popular due to its occurrence time, which is during Christmas. Because of severe weather conditions, it is considered as one of the most difficult yacht races in the world.
Does hearing about these yacht races excite you? Well, soon enough Bangladesh may also participate in such races, as luxury boats have already come to our country. The next yacht racing champion might just be one of you!