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Split Welcomes the World’s Sailing Elite for Melges 24 Regattas
The Adriatic city of Split is set to host a prestigious doubleheader for the Melges 24 class. Over the next two weeks, the Sailing club Split will welcome more than 40 boats and hundreds of sailors from 11 countries, including Croatia, the USA, Great Britain, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Austria, Poland, and Hungary.
Rolex Fastnet Race // SVR Lazartigue defends her Rolex Fastnet Race multihull line honours
As dawn was showing its first rays this morning off Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, so the sleek light blue triple-hulled form of the Ultim trimaran SVR Lazartigue sped across the finish line of the 51st Rolex Fastnet Race to collect overall line honours at 04:38:04 BST.
Sled look to close out Sardinia regatta win, American Magic Quantum Racing on the cusp of swansong seventh 52 SUPER SERIES season title.
The penultimate day of racing at the 52 SUPER SERIES Porto Cervo Range Rover regatta proved to be a sharp contrast to the two previous days of strong Mistral winds presenting the 13 teams from ten different nations with a different challenge as the conclusion of the 2025 season approaches.
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: Anthony Marchand: “It took longer than expected…”
Anthony Marchand: “It took longer than expected but for me it was 64 days of training for the next one.”
The African King?
Jean Le Cam, at 65 the oldest and most experienced skipper among the 39 solo racers still competing, leads the Vendée Globe singlehanded non-stop race around the world as the tenth edition completes its first week at sea tomorrow Sunday.
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup // The Future of Windsurfing Takes Center Stage on Day Four of the World Championship
After a thrilling weekend in which professional riders delivered world-class performances, Day 4 of the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup turned the spotlight on the youngest competitors—some of them eager to showcase the talent they’ve been developing.
Thrilling competition at the 61st Genève-Rolle-Genève Race: Sails for Change 8 and Ylliam 17 battle for victory on lake Geneva
The 61st edition of the Genève-Rolle-Genève race delivered an exciting day of competition, with over 185 boats taking to the waters of Lake Geneva. On the morning of race day, the weather forecast was as unpredictable as ever.
All to play for in strong conditions on Stage 3
Conditions on the Gironde Estuary were perfect for 36 solo racers who started the decisive third and final stage of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec this afternoon off Royan.
Barcolana55 kicks off in Trieste, Italy
The 55th edition of the Barcolana in Trieste has kicked off today with the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony at 12 p.m.
Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy // The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Returns for its 14th Edition
The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns on Thursday, October 2 for its 14th edition, as part of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Nearly twenty centenarian yachts are expected to take part in this one-of-a-kind regatta, exclusively open to yachts that are over 100 years old – a true tribute to elegance.
Perfect Conditions on Day One of Six Metre European Championship
The opening day of the 2022 Six Metre European Championship in Cascais produced champagne sailing conditions enabling both scheduled races to be completed in an eight to twelve knot westerly…
The Untouchables
The most exclusive club at this European Championships today must be the top three in the Nacra 17 fleet. A dizzying 39 points clear of the fleet and 11 points…
International Etchells European Championship 20-22 August 2021
International Etchells European Championship 2021 was run by Royal Yacht Squadron a few weekends ago. In short, a brilliant weekends racing with some very tight and enjoyable competition throughout the
International 29er Fleet – Meet The Fleet – Hannah Diamond GBR
This week we meet one of our International 29er Class alumni turned professional sailor, Hannah Diamond, GBR
iQFOiL International Games // Final Day Wrap Up
The 3rd iQFOiL International Games at Kieler Woche came to a thrilling close today, with a full day of Medal Series racing under spectacular conditions. With winds ranging from 10 to 20 knots, every fleet was treated to intense battles and dramatic finishes, marking a fitting conclusion to a week of great foiling.
Feberico “Freddy” Pilloni claims iQFoil Youth European Championship
Federico ‘Freddy’ Pilloni, an athlete participating in the Young Azzurra programme by YCCS, has won the iQFOil European Youth Championship which ended today in Torbole, on the Trentino-side shores…
Maltese Shine in the 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race
Following the announcement yesterday of the overall winner of the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race, attention has turned to the remaining boats at sea, class winners and other podium places.
J Class – Day One in Barcelona
Although the fleet went afloat on time and waited, ready to race at any time during the afternoon, there proved to be insufficient wind to allow the J Class Barcelona Regatta competition to get under way.
Transat Paprec: A Flying Start and the Open Sea Ahead!
At precisely 13:02 this Sunday, 20 April, the 19 mixed duos taking part in the Transat Paprec set sail from Concarneau. After the emotional goodbyes on the pontoons, the fleet tackled a spectacular coastal course under a brooding grey sky, yet enjoyed mild sailing conditions
