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Groupe Atlantique Dominates the Persico 69F Cup in Puntaldia
Under unusually cloudy skies for Sardinia, after three days of sirocco and consequent waves, the French team Groupe Atlantique won the GP2.2 Persico 69F Cup in the waters of Puntaldia, San Teodoro.
Spectacular first day at International 5.5 Metre Championship
The International 5.5 Metre Class World Championship got off to a perfect start with a spectacular day of racing that saw the fleet complete the two scheduled windward-leewards accompanied by sunshine, significant waves and a northerly wind of 15 to 18 knots.
Rolex Middle Sea Race – Rising to the Challenge
In 2022, a fleet of 118 yachts from 24 countries had to negotiate extremely light winds, requiring crews to demonstrate supreme patience and perseverance to maximize every opportunity to maintain momentum.
WASZP French Championship 2024 Final
The Spaniard Pablo Astiazaran Perez, 18 years old, won the Waszp 2024 French Championship down to the wire. A title he won thanks to his victory in the very last round, to the detriment of the Danish world No. 1 Magnus Overbeck who dominated until -there. The two men engaged in a very good duel throughout the duration of the competition.
Finn // GOLD For Great Britain
Congratulations to Giles Scott for winning the GOLD in the Finn!! The last person to win GOLD in the Finn class. This year is the last time we will see
French Olympic Week: NZ in medal mix as finals series starts
New Zealand claimed four race wins on a challenging final day of qualifying to remain in the medal hunt in three different classes at the French Olympic Week regatta in Hyères.
2022 Rolex Middle Sea Race Overall Winner
At 1600 CEST on Wednesday, 26 October, the winner of the 43rd edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race was announced as Eric de Turckheim’s French NMYD 54 Teasing Machine.
Pip Hare wins Cowes Week Women’s Day Trophy
This evening solo round the world racing sailor Pip Hare was awarded the Cowes Week Women’s Day Trophy, which recognises the outstanding contribution, commitment, and achievements of women in sailing.
First Blood to France
With a wind speed recorded at over 30 knots, the first elimination race of the Offshore Double Handed World Championship produced a high speed battle in full on conditions. Eleven teams started the Département du Morbihan Race – Elimination Race One, which was won by Charlotte Yven & Lois Berrehar (FRA). The top five teams will be awarded a place in the Offshore Double Handed World Championship Fi
Courtois, Aartsen, Groeneveld advance to Women’s Trophy Semi-Finals
A break in the weather allowed the Nordea Women’s Trophy at GKSS Match Cup Sweden to complete its quarter-final stage today with the top three teams joining Sweden’s Anna Östling (Team WINGS) in the semi-finals. The Open division teams were given a lay day and will resume racing tomorrow.
Eight Cape 31’s from Eight Nations at Porquerolles Regatta for Round Three of the Med Circuit
It’s race week for the eight Cape 31’s as they prepare for an exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning Island of Porquerolles in the Côte d’Azur, set to kick off this Thursday, preceded by practice racing on Wednesday.
Low Pressure triggers change of course
Racing at the Offshore Double Handed World Championship (ODHWC) starts today, Wednesday 25 September. A low pressure system has arrived in Lorient before the start of the Département du Morbihan Race – Elimination Race One. The scheduled start at 1600 (UTC+2) will now be an hour later at 1700, and the original course published of 112 NM has been shortened to approximately 82 NM.
Rolex Fastnet Race: A Class Apart
The fleet showing the biggest growth within the Rolex Fastnet Race is the Class40. Currently 39 of these mini IMOCAs are entered, a significant increase from the 19 that competed
Round Ireland record: start of stand-by for Tom Dolan
While his boat Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan has now been berthed at Greystones, south of Dublin, since Wednesday, Irish solo skipper Tom Dolan will start his ‘stand by’ period when he is reunited with the Figaro Beneteau 3 this weekend.
Convexity Defends M32 World Championship Title
The M32 World Championships came to an exciting close on Sunday. Eleven teams came from all over the world for 18 races in conditions ranging from 6 to 22 knots
TF35 Trophy 2025: Seven Events, Two New Venues, One New Team
The TF35 Trophy 2025 season is set to deliver another thrilling spectacle of high-performance foiling catamaran racing with a seven-stop tour beginning in May and concluding in October. As the fleet of cutting-edge TF35s hits the water, sailors will battle it out on the scenic yet challenging waters of Lake Geneva, featuring two exciting new venues and a new team determined to make their mark.
Barcelona swelters as winds fail but conditions set to improve at Rolex TP52 World Championship
Although the winds proved too light for competition on the first day of the Rolex TP52 World Championship which is based at the city’s Marina Vela, the prospects look set to improve over the coming days.
International Women’s Day: Celebrating women of sailing!
It’s International Women’s Day and there has never been a more exciting time for women in sailing.
Warm Sunny Conditions for the Etchells British Championships
23 boats came to the start line for the Etchells British Championships on the weekend of September 17 / 18 and 19. Hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron this was
Multihull Showdown for 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race
Entry is still open for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, starting from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, Canary Islands on Saturday January 8th, 2022. In association with the International Maxi Association (IMA)
