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The Skippers of the Vendée Arctique
Alain Leboeuf, President of SAEM Vendée and the Department of Vendée has just presented the skippers of the 2nd edition of the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne, more than 2 years from the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe.
Cowes Classics Week Racing Off to A Brilliant Start
For the third day of racing the fleets set out of Cowes under a cloudy bright sky and 15–20 knots of westerly wind with the last of the ebb giving an easy sea. By 11.00 the wind was consistently 25 knots + with gusts up to 30+.
The official route of La Solitaire du Figaro 2023
The course for 2023’s 54th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro will be contested over three stages over the period August 27 to September 13. The route was unveiled this Tuesday afternoon at the Hôtel du Département de Loire-Atlantique in Nantes.
Record Entry for 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race
The Royal Ocean Racing Club, in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, expect a record entry for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. From
Realteam for Leman Hope and Spindrift Faultless in Scarlino
Day two of racing at the TF35 Scarlino, the final regatta of the 2022 season, and Jérôme Clerc at the helm of Realteam for Leman hope once again sailed a perfect day, adding two more bullets to his team’s impeccable scoreline.
Transat Jacques Vabre – The Leaders Find Breeze
The Bay of Biscay is still proving troublesome especially for the monohulls at the rear of the fleet. Meanwhile the fastest boats are leaving the high-pressure zone behind and approaching
Live Ocean Racing Kicks off the ETF26 Series in Quiberon, France
The Live Ocean Racing 2023 team is getting set for competition in France in the opening event of the ETF26 SERIES happening as part of the annual Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest regatta in Quiberon Bay, France.
Cowes Week – Penultimate Day a lot calmer!
Celebrations started early today when competitors were greeted with classic Cowes Week conditions of sunshine and winds ranging from 18-22kts, which led to another bracing day on the water. It was also Women’s Day, which as always at Cowes Week, was well supported with female teams competing across most fleets.
Royal Southern Salcombe Gin July Regatta Preview and Summer Series Standings
The Royal Southern Yacht Club is looking forward to the Salcombe Gin July Regatta, taking place this weekend on the 8th-9th of July. As the third event in the club’s prestigious Summer Series, this regatta promises great racing as well as shoreside entertainment.
Five Race Winners in Five Races : Top Three Tied
The M32 World Championship is as tight as it gets, with the top three teams—Youngblood, Miles Julien, Surge, Ryan McKillen, and Rated X, Jake Julien, —all tied at 17 points. Each of the five races had a different winner, showcasing just how fierce the competition is. Lake Garda delivered perfect sailing conditions, with sunshine and 15-20 knots of the southerly Ora wind. Close behind the leaders a
PowerPlay takes Line Honours 90th Round the Island Race
Peter Cunningham’s PowerPlay Racing Team has taken Line Honours in the 90th edition of the Round the Island Race. MOD70 PowerPlay, with Peter Cunningham on the helm, finished the race
Epic Duels in the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
At 1000 BST on Day 11, sixteen teams have rounded Muckle Flugga and turned their bows south into the North Sea. Finally the majority of the fleet are enjoying fast downwind conditions.
2021 “Redoro Frantoi Veneti” Moth World Championship is ready to start
We are 5 days out from the start of the 2021 “Redoro Frantoi Veneti” Moth World Championship. After Australia 2019 and England 2020, canceled due to Covid, the awaited event
Groupe Atlantic Wins Persico 69F Cup in Malcesine
Garda lake delivered great conditions this past week for the Persico 69F Cup, GP3 of the 2022 Season. 12 amazing races were finished by the nine teams competing with the winner to be crowned only after the last race, worth double points.
LIVE STREAM – Rolex TP52 World Championship DAY 5
The 2023 Rolex TP52 World Championships kicked off in Barcelona with ten TP52s competing for the title. The wind was too light for practice and the first two days of the regatta, but it is finally underway. Coverage of the racing will be brought to you LIVE below – check it out:
Momentum favours Gladiator’s final charge towards this year’s 52 SUPER SERIES title
After winning the last two regattas, including the Rolex TP52 World Championship title in Newport in July, Tony Langley’s Gladiator crew head into the final event of the season carrying an eight point lead as they bid to secure the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES title at the Valencia 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup on the famous 32nd America’s Cup waters off Valencia.
LIVE STREAM – Rolex TP52 World Championship DAY 4
The 2023 Rolex TP52 World Championships kicked off in Barcelona with ten TP52s competing for the title. The wind was too light for practice and the first two days of the regatta, but it is finally underway. Coverage of the racing will be brought to you LIVE below – check it out:
Topaz On Top After Two J Class Races at Superyacht Cup Palma
While it was the new owners and crew of Svea that took first blood, winning the first J Class race of the 2022 Superyacht Cup Palma today, it is Topaz which are the early overall leaders.
Clarisse Crémer names her IMOCA « L’Occitane en Provence » !
After an especially intense start to this adventure, L’Occitane sailing team and their partners were invited to name the IMOCA this Tuesday, in Brittany, France. This served as an opportunity to introduce the boat, reflect on the genesis of this adventure, and look forward to the future with enthusiasm
Time to Deliver: Rolex Middle Sea Race Starts Tomorrow
The 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race starts tomorrow, Saturday 19 October, at 11:00 CEST from Grand Harbour, Valletta. The Mediterranean’s most renowned offshore race looks set to deliver another classic race. A diverse spread of yacht designs and crews are set against each other and a common foe… the weather. The impressive fleet will need its wits, given forecast conditions expected to test preparatio
