Yachting Magazine has opened the voting for its Top 50 Best Yachting Towns in the world. One of the towns featured in its photo gallery of nominees is Cape May, New Jersey. Located on the end of a peninsula in the southern part of the state, Cape May is home to the oldest seaside resort in America. The entire town of Cape May has been designated as a historic landmark. It is also one of the top birding locations in North America.

The Corinthian Yacht Club in Cape May offers a full calendar of racing events and social activities. It traces its history back to 1872, when a group of yacht owners formed the Cape May Yacht Club. To learn more, visit the Cape May and Corinthian Yacht Club websites.

The Sunsail 444 made its debut at the recent London Boat Show. This catamaran features a revolutionary forward cockpit with folding table and covered seating. Below deck are 4 spacious double cabins, each with its own toilet and shower, as well as 2 forward berths for crew members.

The 444 is a unique catamaran with deep narrow groove hulls and a shallow draft. This Sunsail yacht handles equally well under sail or power.

Find out more about the Sunsail 444 on the Sunsail website.

In just a few weeks (April 24-29 to be exact), the Caribbean’s longest running regatta and one of the premier sailing events in the world will be getting underway. Competitors from around the globe gather in Antigua to experience the grand finale of the Caribbean yachting season. The sea around Antigua offers some of the best sailing in the world and the wide variety of beaches, restaurants and accommodations make Antigua Sailing Week an event to remember. In addition to sailors and yacht owners, thousands of visitors will be on hand to enjoy the competition and festivities. Find out more about Antigua Sailing Week on the official website.

A, the 390-foot megayacht designed by Philippe Starck and owned by Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko, it currently one of the most-talked-about super yachts.  Everything from the yacht’s sleek design to its luxury finishes sets it apart.  Built for $300 million and requiring $20 million per year to operate, A features 3 swimming pools and 23,600 square feet of living space.

Read more about A in this Wall Street Journal article.  You can also see it at sea and view some of it interior spaces in this YouTube video: