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Three more bullets for Nick Craig at OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol
After an enforced lay day due to strong winds, the third day of the OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol on Monday bought a mix of conditions, starting with light winds and rain and ending in 15 knots sunshine and waves.
Limited time left to enter very high calibre 2023 OK Dinghy World Championship in Lyme Regis
…The championship is being held in Lyme Regis, UK, from 22-30 June. Just three weeks are left before entry closes and there are 129 entries from 11 nations pre…
Calero Sailing Team – Upwind Specialists
Still fairly green to 44Cup racing compared to the other eight teams that compete, some of whom have been on the circuit for the high performance, owner-driver one design for 15 years, Calero Sailing Team surprised everyone by winning the opening upwind leg in today’s second race. Then to prove it was not just down to luck, they repeating this in the subsequent race.
Close Racing for Day Two of TF35 Nyon Cup
Day two of the TF35 Nyon Cup, and in contrast to racing being cancelled at the morning briefing yesterday due to thunderstorms, today the TF35s enjoyed a cracking day of light-airs racing in the sunshine, with Realteam Sailing emerging as top boat.
Velsheda’s Win Breaks Svea’s Winning Sequence
Velsheda broke the Svea string of three back-to-back wins today in the J Class at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, when they triumphed around an engaging but relatively short 26-mile coastal course
Don’t you forget about us
It’s a cry from the heart from Daniel Ecalard (Sos Parbrise+) which is echoed by Jean-Sébastien Biard (JSB Déménagements) and Arnaud Pennarun (Viabilis – Pen Duick III pour les enfants de Robert Debré).
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: Five skippers, five different challenges under scrutiny
In the space of one week, three skippers have passed Cape Horn, first, on 6th February, was Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild), second was Armel Le Cléac’h (Maxi Banque Populaire XI) on Saturday and third very early yesterday morning was Thomas Coville (Sodebo Ultim 3).
Thrills and Challenges Mark First Days of 2024 ORC Double-Handed Worlds in Norway
The ORC Double-Handed World Championship, organized by the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club (Kongelig Norsk Seilforening – KNS) in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), is on its second day. After more than 27 hours of intense racing, the participants are showcasing their skills and endurance in challenging conditions.
50 entries taking part in 32nd edition of Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
The 32nd edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup officially kicked off today with the skippers’ briefing and Welcome cocktail on the terrace of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
Provezza versus Platoon in 52 Super Series 2023 title shoot out in Puerto Portals, Mallorca next week
Next week the Bay of Palma will be the scene for one of the most exciting title showdowns in the history of the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world’s leading grand prix monohull circuit.
Friday the conclusion of the OpenSkiff World Championships on Lake Garda
On the penultimate day of the OpenSkiff Championships organised on Garda Trentino by Circolo Vela Arco, the weather conditioned the number of races held. Initially the morning north wind continued until after midday and at the same time the south wind arrived very light forcing the Race Committee to postpone the start until the intensity increased.
Entries now open for WASZP Games 2024 in Norway
Entry is open for the 2024 WASZP Games in the beautiful Sandefjord, Norway. Why not treat yourself to an early Christmas present and sign up now? The event is limited to 150 boats on a first come first served basis, so sailors are encouraged to sign up early.
Beating the rain squalls at Rolex Swan Cup
Day two of the Rolex Swan Cup on the waters off Porto Cervo was marked by unstable weather conditions, managed skilfully by the Race Committee to fit in a coastal race for all classes, with the exception of the ClubSwan 36 class which completed a windward-leeward race, abandoning a second due to a squall that brought with it unpredictable and shifting winds.
This afternoon Tom Dolan collected the 5 minutes bonus for winning the intermediate sprint
Ireland’s Tom Dolan collected the five minute time bonus for winning Stage 2 of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec’s Intermediate Sprint when the skipper of Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan passed the Sisargas Islands off the village of Malpica on the rugged NW corner of Spain first of the 36 boat fleet this afternoon.
Too close at 44Cup Cowes World Championships at Halfway Stage
In typical 44 Cup style, Friday’s racing at the World Championship for the leading owner driver one design circuit concluded with two boats tied in the top spot with third place just one point behind with two days of racing left this weekend.
The Drheam-Cup: Short but sweet Drheam trophy!
The DRHEAM-TROPHY, the prologue of the DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE took place on Saturday afternoon. The race was changed to a parade due to a lack of wind. The 25 young people attending as part of the Rêves de Large event were able to enjoy the day behind the scenes.
The countdown to the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season is running…
A 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season which is full of promise is just around the corner with just over two months before the first starting guns will sound on the French Riviera. The 52 SUPER SERIES Saint Tropez Sailing Week is set to start on 29th April running through to May 4th with 11 boats set to race including the debut of Andrea Lacorte’s new Italian team Alkedo powered by Vitamina.
Uffa Fox 50 Regatta : Jeremy Vines Aces the Fleet
Jeremy Vines, one of the most senior competitors, sailing one of the newest boats in the regatta, the National 18 Ace, won the Fast Handicap race today at the Uffa Fox 50 Celebration Regatta.
Infiniti 52 – electrifying DSS performance straight out of the box
The first Infiniti 52 Tulikettu has been undergoing sea trials in the Solent, following delivery to her new Finnish owner Arto Linnervuo, in anticipation of a busy offshore racing program.
Laurent Hay extends Finn World Rankings Lead
New Finn World Masters champion, Laurent Hay, from France has extended his lead to almost 200 points in Issue 006 of the Finn World Ranking list. Behind him there is some movement, with Hungary’s Antal Székely up to second and Portugal’s Filipe Silva down to third. The latest list now includes 1,342 sailors from 40 nations.
