When the 1pm gun sounds this Sunday, 26 December 2010, the 87 boat fleet can expect a light harbour start to their 628 nautical mile journey. The first of several fronts is expected to hit the fleet during the first night, with winds dialling up to 35 knots and squalls driving the wind strength higher. [READ MORE...]
At the end of 2010 BMW will bring to a close its longstanding partnership with ORACLE Racing and thereby end its involvement in the America’s Cup. This is by mutual agreement of both partners. Both parties set ambitious goals and achieved the ultimate objective: winning the America’s Cup. BMW has partnered BMW ORACLE Racing since [READ MORE...]
Getting insurance for high-valued homes, contents and vehicles isn’t always easy – and if cover can be found, the chances are it will cost a pretty penny. That’s where insurance broker Adrian Flux is different, with more than 30 years’ experience in providing cover for specialist risks from exotic cars and motorbikes to luxury and [READ MORE...]
Velux 5 – Around Alone – Solo skippers face Christmas away from families and friends As you tuck into your turkey and trimmings surrounded by friends and family this Christmas, spare a thought for the intrepid skippers currently racing round the world solo in the VELUX 5 OCEANS yacht race. Each ocean racer will spend [READ MORE...]
The Vendée Globe is simple. Its a sailing race around the world, for singlehanders, without any stopover. It’s been the stuff of legends since 1989 when it was first introduced. This race has impressed the maritime world and the public in general,to the point where even the strongest superlatives seem unable to define it. T [READ MORE...]
Luxury Rentals Cape Town specialise in luxury villa, apartment, yacht and jet rentals in Cape Town. Luxury Rentals Cape Town will not only find the perfect accommodation for your stay, but can also offer a complete tailor made travel and booking service, in connection with your visit to Cape Town. Their UK based representatives [READ MORE...]
Luxury rentals Dubai specialise in luxury villa, apartment and yacht rentals in Dubai and the surrounding areas. Luxury Rentals Dubai will not only find the perfect accommodation for your stay, but can also offer a complete tailor made travel and booking service, in connection with your visit to Dubai. Their based representatives can arrange additional [READ MORE...]
Always working tirelessly on your behalf, we at Toffsworld have been looking into what’s new and interesting for you single toffs out there. And we’ve been talking to singles club RSVP – a dating service that prides itself on being a bit different from the bunch. A look at RSVP’s quirky website offers an early [READ MORE...]
The 25th ARC- Atlantic Rally for Cruisers came to an end last night at an awards ceremony held at Gaiety Nightclub in Saint Lucia. Hundreds of participants remained or returned to Saint Lucia for the prize giving ceremony, which started as crews gathered in the gardens of the venue to enjoy a rum punch to the [READ MORE...]
The art world awaits Damien Hirst’s next gargantuan show, working title: Treasures. This show is said to comprise 300 pieces, and, according to Dylan Jones of The Independent is summarised with words like: Nefertiti, coral, Sienna Miller, the six-armed woman, the multi-headed hyena, elephant skulls, hermaphrodites, and the sort of executive gold-plated knick-knacks that collectors [READ MORE...]