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La Solitaire du Figaro – Leader Shake-up at Land’s End
Land’s End, which the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec leaders were due to pass around 2000hrs this evening, may yet prove to be a decisive section of the 610 nautical miles first stage from Caen to Kinsale.
Two more race wins and a near-collision for INEOS Britannia on day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has ended day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with two more wins against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI).
RORC Caribbean 600 | Argo Wins Multihull Thriller
Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2024 Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 08 Hrs 08 Mins and 40 Secs. Argo Crew: Jason Carroll, Weston Barlow, Chad Corning, Pete Cumming, Sam Goodchild, Chris Maxted, Charlie Ogletree, Brian Thompson.
IRC pleases all at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup once again proved that the RORC/UNCL’s IRC rating system is thriving at one of the most prestigious events in the sailing calendar.
Just 100 days until the start of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona
The clock continues to count down to what could be the closest contest in living memory with absolutely no outright favourite and every team very much in the running for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup.
Oliver Heer: “I was the Co-Skipper on Hugo Boss. My Boat Today is Easier to Sail!”
They’re the Défi Azimut rookies and they’re making their first foray into IMOCA. We meet up with them!
Boats, beach and bars ready for Finn World Masters
It has been eight years since the monumental 2015 Finn World Masters took place in Kavala, Greece, but next week the event makes a very welcome return to the same club, albeit in a new location.
2023 Melges 24 World Championship: Sailing Called Off Because of Strong Winds in Middelfart Today
Sailors could enjoy the local hospitality and some of Denmark’s finest landscape surrounding Hindsgavl Castle looking at the glittering waters of the Little Belt thru the old trees of the castle park.
Day 5 of the ILCA Under 21 World Championship
The 2024 ILCA Under 21 World Championship in Viana do Castelo, running from July 1st to 8th, has completed the second day of the final series. The day was marked by very consistent sailing conditions, with wind starting from 335º at 12 knots and building up to 14 knots by the second race.
ILCA 4 Worlds: Two races completed with four in the bag
Two races were completed today at the 2023 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships, hosted by the Nautical Club of Volos & Argonauts. The competitors took to the water around 11:15, thankfully in lower temperatures than yesterday
International Dragon Grand Prix Germany – Australian Peter Gilmour 5th
The Swedish team of ex Olympic sailor Jesper Stålheim (SWE 409) with Leif Möller (Star Olympia Sydney 2000) and his son Jens wins the Grade 1 Trophy at the Travemünde Week in fantastic conditions. First place in the Corinthian classification goes to the Swedes Martin Pålsson with Berra Johansson and Göran Alm.
2024 29er EuroCup #9 CZE – Final Report
Lake Lipno in the Czech Republic provided an unforgettable week of sailing as the best young sailors representing Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia gathered to compete for medals at the Czech 29er Eurocup. A wide variety of wind conditions and sunny weather ensured exciting racing and great experiences on and off the water.
New Spanish team lining up for 44CUP at Alcaidesa Marina
Following the RC44 class’ World Championship in Cowes in August, the 44Cup resumes tomorrow in the shadow of another famous maritime British empire outpost – Gibraltar. Host of this event for the high performance owner-driver one designs is the 624-berth Alcaidesa Marina.
Wind and waves for a spectacular day at the J80 World Championship Baiona 2023
The day looked set to be a complicated one, with heavy showers forecast at the beginning and end of the day, and a southerly wind that would pick up as the hours went by.
Round Ireland Record: Tom Dolan is ready to go
Irish sailor Tom Dolan is back in Ireland with his Figaro Beneteau 3 Smurfit Kappa Kingspan and is set up ready for a good weather window to take on the single handed Round Ireland sailing record which eluded him in the early summer.
Nick Craig wins OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol after epic final day
Bandol turned on everything for the final day of the OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy. Two races in a building westerly breeze, great waves and wall to wall sunshine capped off an excellent event on the Cote d’Azur.
Entries open for the 16th edition of Transat Paprec with the release of the Notice of Race
First ever transatlantic race for mixed male/female double-handed crews to depart Brittany on April 30th, 2023, bound for Saint-Barthélemy
50th Rolex Fastnet Race: Sporty start leads to a number of retirements
It was a gnarly start to the 50th edition of the ROLEX Fastnet Race, and when we woke up this morning, it was no surprise to see 86 boats retired from the race.
IMOCA Reacher a Milestone in Gender Equality
IMOCA is constantly changing and evolving – you only have to look at the new generation of boats to see that. But the people who work on them are also changing…and in a good way.
Celebrations at 2023 RORC Annual Dinner and Prizegiving
The 2023 Royal Ocean Racing Club Annual Dinner and Prize Giving was held at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London. Celebrating an impressive season of RORC racing, more than 250 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and gourmet dinner at the magnificent five-star hotel in Mayfair.
