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Bo Petersen takes lead on epic third day at OK Dinghy Europeans in Bandol
Bo Petersen, from Denmark, has taken the lead at the OK Dinghy European Championship at Société Nautique de Bandol, France, but sits on equal points with Stefan de Vries, from…
The Mental Challenge of a Plastic Minefield
Some riders complained about plastic in the water ruining their races on day three of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. Others found a way of winning race after race despite the plastic obstacles lying in wait to catch them out.
Photos: Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – Max Ranchi
Check out this selection of photos from the opening day of the 2022 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup captured by photographer Max Ranchi
Aspire holds onto provisional overall lead at International 5.5 Metre Class World Championship
Day three of the International 5.5 Metre Class World Championship and with the schedule running like clockwork so far, the fleet completed a further two races.
Blowing Monkeys Off Rocks at the 44Cup Alcaidesa Marina
On some days conditions can be marginal for a committee to lay on yacht racing. Today at the 44Cup Alcaidesa Marina there was nothing marginal about the wind strength on the Bay of Gibraltar.
Less than a month to go for the 2024 A-Class Catamaran World Championships in Tuscany, and the Centro Velico Punta Ala is once again setting a new record for the number of participants!
Over 180 boats competing in Punta Ala from September 7th to 14th: a historic event for the A-Class.
2023 EuroCup Schedule and Notice of Series announced
…We are delighted to announced that the successful EuroCup series is confirmed once again in 2023, this time with 12 events around Europe beginning in Spain in February.
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: Guillaume Verdier: “Reliability comes first for me, by a long, long way.”
Short news update Saturday. Anthony Marchand (Actual Ultim) has restarted after stopping in Cape Town for exactly 24 hours. He recrossed his stopping point at 1514hrs UTC this afternoon.
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: THE ROUTERS REPLAY THE WEEK, “Charles’ race is inspiring!”
This Friday evening ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest leader Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild) has about 600 miles left to sail to the longitude of Tasmania and the entrance to the Pacific.
Three races beneath Hagia Sophia on the Bosphorus Cup’s final day
…However through a combination of local knowledge from event organiser Orhan Gorbon and smart race management from PRO Nino Shmueli, the race area was shifted to the European side of…
Forumla Kite Youth World Championships Day 2 – French Domination in Calabria
It was a successful day for France, with consistent appearances from Lysa Caval, Heloise Pegourie and Chloe Revil dominating the top 3 spots in every race of the day.
50th Rolex Fastnet Edition – How it all began
2023 and 2025 will be landmark years for the Royal Ocean Racing Club, with this year seeing the celebrations for the 50th edition of its premier event, the Rolex Fastnet Race.
First points awarded as the Bosphorus shows off his ancient magnificence
Saturday’s Bosphorus Cup race took place on the famous strait after which Turkiye’s leading regatta is named, the ribbon of water that geographically separates Europe from Asia. Remarkably…
TF35: Ylliam XII – Comptoir Immobilier top boat after modest opening day in Malcesnie
The final event of the 2023 TF35 season opened today in Malcesnie, Italy, with two practice races and one official race, sailed in a modest 6 – 10 knot Ora breeze.
Fog lifts on the Solent to reveal the front-runners in the Royal London Yacht Club’s flagship event – Cowes Classics Regatta 2025
A dense, wispy fog sat over the Solent this morning, hampering visibility and causing Cowes Classics Regatta Principal Race Officer, Tim Hancock, to call a short delay shoreside to let the sun burn through and leave a simply stunning day for all the fleets as winds of Force 2-4 filled in across the racecourses.
La Grande Motte International Regatta: Uruguay surges to the top of the 49ers
Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti are too professional to admit it, but a strong performance in Saturday’s light airs races has all but secured the Italian defence of the Nacra 17 world title.
29er Meet The Fleet – Anton and Johann Sach GER
6th in the World Championships 2023, Anton and Johann Sach are no strangers to the front of the International 29er fleet – this week we hear their tips for success and about their future sailing dreams..
Emirates GBR Ends Event Win Drought in Incredible Saint-Tropez Showdown
Ben Ainslie’s Emirates GBR has triumphed on the iconic waters of Saint-Tropez, beating Season 3 champions Australia and LA victors Spain in a dramatic sprint to the finish line.
Strong start in light conditions at the 44Cup Baiona
At the skippers’ briefing held at 14th century Monterreal Castle, home to the host club, the Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona (MRCYB), a two hour postponement was announced and it wasn’t until 1415 that the first race got underway.
69F Grand Final 2023: The best Under 25 teams set to meet for the ultimate challenge
The best two teams from each of the four Youth Foiling Gold Cup events have gathered in Barcelona to determine the best Under 25 69F team of the season
