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Great sailing duels in the Aegean Regatta 2023
The Aegean Regatta 2023 is getting in the final stray and the sail boats are fighting for the first place. The final race from Oinousses to Kardamyla will decide the winners.
Event Report: 42nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE
The 42nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE was held between 27 July and 3 August 2024 in the Bay of Palma. The competition included boats with ORC measurement and J70, ClubSwan 42 and ClubSwan 50 monotypes, as well as the Women’s Cup Class (WCC).
TF35 2024: New team and fresh influx of crew
After a long winter break, racing for the TF35 high-performance one-design foiling catamaran resumes this week with a new team joining the fleet and crew changes on all the boats ahead of the TF35 Nyon Cup.
RORC Caribbean 600 | Cocody (FRA) victorious in IRC One
Richard Fromentin’s JPK 1180 Cocody (FRA) secured a decisive victory in the IRC One class. Cocody’s victory, reminiscent of their coastal racing experience in Brittany, underscores the team’s tactical acumen and adaptability.
Winners announced at Sea Ventures Super Series
Saturday [9th Dec] saw the final round of the Sea Ventures Super Series, points were tight for the overall leader board between three of the top Sun Fast 3300 teams: Kestrel, GameOn and Fastrak.
FIN1 Racing wins 69F Cup GP 1 Malcesine
GP 1 Malcesine ended with the success of FIN1 Racing: leaded by Janne Jarvinen, the Finnish crew, reported today as Boat of the Day, lined up Pier Mas’ Group Atlantic Sailing Team by just 6 points out of a total of 203.
Ibiza JoySail surpasses expectations and closes off Mediterranean superyacht season in style
The fourth edition of Ibiza JoySail surpassed expectations on all levels. The largest ever number of entries with eighteen superyachts registered, the biggest superyacht to ever to take part in the event, some fantastic racing and a hospitality programme for 400 participants, sponsors and organisers.
Looking ahead to the first hours of the 10th Vendée Globe
For the 40 solo skippers who will start the Vendée Globe Sunday off Les Sables d’Olonne on the west coast of France, the first few hours look set to offer a relatively gentle introduction to the non-stop race around the world which takes place every four years.
Finn Class returns to Aarhus for 2024 Finn Gold Cup
The 2024 Finn Gold Cup will be held in Aarhus, Denmark, from 31 August to 7 September. Hosted by Sailing Aarhus it will be sailed out of the Aarhus International Sailing Centre.
29er Eurocup Finals, light wind doesn’t stop racing in Riva del Garda
Not even a classic gloomy day could prevent the kickoff of the 29er Eurocup Finals, the final stage of the circuit for these high-speed dinghy specialists, hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva. Despite the overcast skies, 130 crews from 15 nations gathered on Lake Garda to compete.
RORC Caribbean 600 | Day Two Report
By morning (0800 AST) on day two of the RORC Caribbean 600, the vast majority of the fleet was negotiating the northerly extreme of the course, weaving through the chicane of islands; Saba, Sint Maarten, and St. Barths.
Yachts Converge on Cowes
In excess of 120 boats and over 500 crews and volunteers are assembling for Cowes Classics Week with racing starting on Monday 27th June.
Eleven Rolex TP52 World Championship teams hoping Cascais, Portugal lives up to its reputation.
Given that it is a long time since the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet raced in big winds and waves, a breezy final few training days before the start of next week’s Rolex TP52 World Championship in Cascais would be universally welcomed by the 11 teams representing nine different nations which will contest the class’s pinnacle regatta title between 1st to 6th July.
An exciting day for Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour in Taranto
An exciting day awaited both participants and audience at the Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour on July 17, in the historic city of Taranto.
Svea finish on top at The Superyacht Cup Palma
With a carefully crafted victory in today’s final 25 nautical mile coastal race, the Swedish flagged Svea won the J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma. Counting three race wins and a third, Svea won by three points.
INEOS Britannia – Light air flyer
However perhaps the most remarkable take-away from the day was just how easily RB3 gained flight in just 5-6 knots of wind and able to build speeds to around 15-16 knots in those conditions.
INEOS Britannia’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup ends in Barcelona
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, saw its campaign to win the 37th America’s Cup come to an end after a 7-2 defeat to the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.
Rolex Fastnet Race: IRC Four – Labour of Love
IRC Four may not be the fastest class in the Rolex Fastnet Race, but while teams may be short on pace, there is no shortage of passion and commitment.
D-19 before curtain up at the La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024
138 crews (276 men and women athletes), representing more than 30 nations are already entered, some come from very far from La Grande Motte like the New Zealand, Australia, America, Argentina, China and even Korea
M32: Rated X Is Not Playing Games
Jake Julien and his Rated X team were crowned champions of the M32 Midtown Cup Event 2. They did not need to sail the final race: a rare feat in this fleet
