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All solo skippers of the inaugural McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat sail into Lanzarote
With late starter Jim Schofield from Ireland arriving safely in Marina Rubicon Lanzarote on the 10th of November, all entrants of this eventful inaugural qualifier are now gathered in Lanzarote
Four Classes, Four Courses, Four Winners
Underlining the importance and the profile of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandy Le Havre in the world of ocean racing, the Ultim trimarans will be now also muster in Le Havre this Autumn to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Coffee Route and compete on this renowned double handed race across the Atlantic
2023 Edition of Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta to be Held from 6 to 10 June
While the 2022 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta concluded just a few weeks back, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is already working on next year’s edition – the 16th outing for its event dedicated to sailing superyachts.
Opening Day of the ILCA 4 World Championship
The ILCA 4 World Championship 2024, the largest junior sailing event in the world, is being held in Viana do Castelo from 23rd to 30th June 2024. There are 51 countries being represented by 427 sailors, 108 coaches, and over 900 supporters. Viana do Castelo is bursting with smiling faces from around the world, walking around the city, enjoying the local cuisine and the amazing weather at this time
Tquila first Class40 to finish Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
James McHugh’s Tquila is the first Class40 to complete the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. Finishing on Saturday 20 August at 14:06:47 BST in an elapsed time of 13 days 2 hrs six mins and 47 secs.
ROLEX Fastnet Race: Fournier Fires Pintia to Victory in IRC one
Even though a large chunk of the fleet are still racing in the 50th ROLEX Fastnet Race, no other boat still racing on the 695 nautical mile course can catch the Swiss boat for overall honours in the 50th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s offshore classic.
Ireland’s Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan) wins 55th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec overall
Finishing in seventh place on the 710 nautical miles Stage 3 into La Turballe on France’s Loire Atlantique coast at 05:18:10hrs this Thursday morning, Ireland’s Tom Dolan (Smurfit Kappa-Kingpsan) is the provisional overall winner of the 55th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, the annual multi-stage solo offshore race which is considered the toughest event of solo offshore sailing.
Fast-Pace Predicted – Roschier Baltic Sea Race
Just two days before the start of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race weather forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions with big breeze arriving during the 635-mile race. Potentially three days into the race the fleet could see 30 knots of gradient breeze from the north or north west, with more in the gusts. The scratch boat in this second edition is Christian Zugel’s Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA)
2024 RORC Transatlantic Race – Strong line-up expected
Starting on 7th January 2024, the 3,000-mile race across the Atlantic Ocean is organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and supported by Calero Marinas and the International Maxi Association, along with Yacht Club de France. The RORC fleet will set off from Marina Lanzarote bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada.
WATCH: GC32 Lagos Cup 2023 – Race Day 3
The penultimate day of the 2023 GC32 Lagos Cup saw light-wind racing take place just off of Portugal’s Meia Praia beach. Five races were sailed with the Danish Team Rockwool Racing – led by Nicolai Sehested – securing three race wins out of five, with Christian Zuerrer’s Black Star Racing Team taking the other two.
Global Solo Challenge – Édouard De Keyser “with the energy of dreams”
Marina Coruña is back in celebration: the second half of this September promises to be full of events and emotions. The departure of Édouard De Keyser, the only Belgian skipper entered in the Global Solo Challenge, is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th at 3:00 pm local time (1:00 pm UTC).
Registration for the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and Southern Wind Rendezvous and Trophy 2024 now officially open
Registration for the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2024 is officially open as of today. The event, supported by Giorgio Armani, one of the most iconic Italian brands in the world, will take place from 4th to 8th June and is open to Superyachts with a minimum length of 90 feet.
Sunshine for Day 3 of Cowes Classics Week!
Day 3 of Cowes Classics Week saw South Westerly winds from 8 to 15 knots and some sun, giving competitors an easier day’s racing and enabling two races for the classic dayboats on the bank and one longer race for the classic yachts.
WATCH: GC32 Lagos Cup 2023 – Race Day 1 Highlights
The opening day of the 2023 GC32 Lagos Cup saw the fleet of hydro-foiling catamarans race just off of Portugal’s Meia Praia beach. Five races were played out in conditions of up to 20 knots with the Danish Team Rockwool Racing – led by Nicolai Sehested – taking all five race wins on day one.
250 sailors of all ages competed in the Christmas Race this weekend in Cascais
This weekend took place the 38th edition of the already traditional Christmas Race, which brought together around 250 sailors of all ages at the Clube Naval de Cascais, for a championship that was for many the last of this year.
The top spot was Shotgunn’ed in a 25 Boat Cape 31 Fleet at RORC VAC
The Royal Ocean Racing Club Vice Admirals Cup witnessed a thrilling display as the Cape 31 fleet battled it out in the first Round of the 31 Race Circuit. Michael Wilson’s Shotgunn, representing the Isle of Man, emerged triumphant, showcasing remarkable consistency throughout the event.
Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race – to be released Friday on Eurosport
A three-part documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 will be released on Friday 3rd November on Eurosport. It will also be distributed within the USA on Max at a future date, with further global distribution to come.
La Solitaire du Figaro – Fleet leaders converge on final turn in the south
Denied the Stage 1 win by a rookie rules transgression – penalised 30 minutes for hanging material outside the guardrails – Mediterranean La Solitaire first timer Benoît Tuduri (CAPSO en Cavale) was making a further, late bid for glory on the third and final stage of the 54th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec.
NEWSFLASH: Rolex Middle Sea Race Multihull Line Honours
Riccardo Pavoncelli’s MOD70 Mana (ITA) crossed the finish line of the 2022 Rolex Middle Sea Race at 00:32:38 CEST on Tuesday 25 October to take Multihull Line Honours in an elapsed time of 61 hours 32 minutes 38 seconds.
Scugnizza is the Overall Winner of the First Edition of the Italia Yachts Sailing Edition
Today was the final day of the first edition of the Italia Yachts Sailing Week organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and by the Italia Yachts boatyard under the patronage of the Italian Sailing Federation, (FIV – Federazione Italiana Vela).
