Nineteen yachts signed up for 20th Anniversary Superyacht Cup

The Baltic beauty Win Win in the lead during the 2015 Superyacht Cup © Claire Matches / www.clairematches.com

Although racing is still a six-month wait away, we already have a solid list of superyachts keen to take part in this year's on-the-water action. Regatta regulars, like K&M Yachtbuilders' 26m carbon-rigged racer Tulip will be competing for the 3rd time, while the beautiful Claasen-built 24m Heartbeat, 2013 winner no less, will be making her 4th successive appearance.

New boats on the block include the new and improved Vitters-built 46m Unfurled. This performance sloop penned up by Frers, responsible for some of the fastest boats on the circuit, will be itching to lock horns -and show what she's made of- this June.

This edition will, once again, see an incredibly varied fleet. For performance based boats there will be plenty of competition to keep even the speediest racers on their toes. Think the reinforced and reloaded Open Season, last year's Palma Vela and Menorca Maxi victor or the well-powered Visione, whose owner stated: "It's a pure racing yacht with five tonnes of furniture inside". But likewise, newbie boats, perhaps not as seasoned as some of our Cup veterans, will be able to sail hard against worthy opponents.

We are pleased to announce new premium sponsor Baltic Yachts, builders of fast boats, like for example wild card Win Win, we'll be able to see her back in the Palma bay for this next edition. Continuing their support will be the award-winning Pendennis Shipyard which can boast having built more than 30 custom yachts and have completed over 200 refit projects.

Moreover, on top of our annual lively social programme which, as usual, will feature parties, happy hours, cold beers and toe-tapping tunes, we have some extra surprises in store, like a stand-up paddle board competition enabling crew to continue their combat back in port.

From this year's extra special 20th edition, we're proud to announce that we will be part of the Clean Regattas programme: 'The world's only sustainability certification for water-based events.' This makes us one of the more than 650 regattas that have teamed up to unite and mobilise sailors by offering support and eco-friendly resources to help conserve and protect our oceans. Think reducing the use of disposable plastic and riding bikes to get to and from the Race Village. A detailed action plan will soon follow!

As Preferred Hotel Partner, The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort are offering an exceptional arrangement exclusively for guests of the Superyacht Cup. Overlooking the bay, this luxury five star hotel and resort is the ideal location to base family and guests, close to Palma and with a spectacular view of the race area.

The Superyacht Cup will be held from the 22nd to the 25th of June. Once more conveniently located smack bang in the middle of Palma's pretty city centre, with on water race management provided by the prestigious Real Club Náutico de Palma.

Note to captains and owners: As there are limited berths available within the SYC Village, berths will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis (subject to depth restrictions). So if you would like to register please contact Kate Branagh as soon as possible at: