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Season 1 Episode 14: Tor Tomlinson with Tom Cheney and Cameron Dunn
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ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: Sliding fast on a perfect front and contemplating the Big South
Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild) has opened a 70 miles lead on second placed Tom Laperche (SVR Lazartigue) as the ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest’s two pacemakers contemplate their rapid descent into the Southern Ocean, set to pass Tristan de Cunha tonight, making between 34 and 36 knots with some 1400 miles still to sail to pass the longitude of the solo ULTIM race round the world’s fir
The Drheam-Cup: Drekan energy takes the line in honours in La Trinte-sur-Mer
After almost two and a half days at sea, the MOD70 Drekan Energy, skippered by Eric Defert, was the first to cross the finish line of the fifth edition of the DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE in La Trinité-sur-Mer, on Thursday 18 July at 3h48’26, winning the Multi 2000 class in real time. The next boat expected to cross the line is Eric de Turckheim’s 54-foot yacht Teasing Mach
Switzerland’s 32nd placed IMOCA Oliver Heer: “I had my doubts I would make it back into the race”
Swiss skipper Oliver Heer (Oliver Heer Ocean Racing) crossed the finish line of the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe at 01:37:55hrs TU this Wednesday morning. He is the final IMOCA skipper to cross the line of the solo Transatlantic race from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe.
Video Highlights from the start of the 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
The infamous Solent tide changed favourably just before the start and coupled with light headwinds the fleet raced to the east. The major decision after the start was which way to go; the majority of the fleet went for deep water rather than the island shore where the tide would have turned earlier.
The Yachting Malta Coastal Race: Setting the Tone for the Rolex Middle Sea Race
Yachting Malta, a dedicated advocate for the yachting industry, has reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the annual Yachting Malta Coastal Race, often referred to as the “warm-up” to the Rolex Middle Sea Race. 2023 marks 8 years of support for the race which underlines Yachting Malta’s ongoing dedication to sailing and reinforces their position as a vital contributor to the yachting community
Rested and ready, Tom Dolan fully prepared for La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
A short summer ‘staycation’ – enjoying time resting and relaxing around his French home in Concarneau, Brittany – has been the final part of Irish skipper Tom Dolan’s preparations for the 1850 nautical miles, three stage 2023 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec solo offshore race which starts Sunday from Caen, Normandy and heads to Piriac-sur-mer via stops in Kinsale in his native Ireland and Roscoff in
Tom Laperche takes stage 3 victory to win the 53rd La Solitaire du Figaro
When French solo skipper Tom Laperche (Région Bretagne – CMB Performance) crossed the finish line off Saint-Nazaire at the entrance to the Loire estuary this blustery Wednesday evening at 18:54:48hrs local time to win the third and final stage of the 53rd La Solitaire du Figaro he punched the air with delight
A rematch of sorts as Ultim rivals Joyon and Le Blevec line up, while Dalin & Richomme rebound in IMOCA
The Ultim 32/23 podium for the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe was completed yesterday (Wednesday) when Thomas Coville brought the Sodebo Ultim 3 through the finish line off Pointe-a-Pitre at 1952hrs UTC (1542hrs local time) 10 hours and fifty minutes after winner Charles Caudrelier.
Thomson bring Kiwi magic to France
Le Havre, France (29 May 2023) Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing Team from New Zealand have qualified to the final at the Normandie Match Cup in Le Havre, Stage 3 of the 2023 Women’s World Match Racing Tour, after a close semi-final match against Sweden’s Anna Östling/ WINGS Sailing. Thomson will meet defending event champion Pauline Courtois/ Match In Pink in the final.
Superb sailing in Mistral wind at The Nations Trophy
As forecast, a strong Mistral wind, which increased from an initial 16-20 knots to around 25 knots, with gusts of up to 30, set the scene for the third day of The Nations Trophy – Swan One Design. The Race Committee set a coastal course which, after a windward offset mark, took the competitors to round the distinctive lighthouse on Monaci island, before heading for the islets of Mortorio and Soffi
Swan One-Designs put in a great show at The Nations Trophy
Today brought the first day of racing for The Nations Trophy – Swan One Design, a regatta organised by the YCCS in association with ClubSwan Racing and reserved for Nautor’s one-design classes – the ClubSwan 50, ClubSwan 42 and ClubSwan 36. As outlined in the morning’s skippers’ briefing, the Race Committee held three windward-leeward races for each class in a south-easterly wind that increased fr
Mistral makes for fast, fun (and sometimes furious) Semaine Olympique Française opener
The 54th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – TPM opened in classic Côte d’Azur conditions with unending sunshine and a 25-knot Mistral mixing it up across fleets. It was a day for flying, punctuated by nosedives, capsizes and white knuckle rides in short steep waves. The 49er and FX fleet were the only boats in the 10 Olympic classes unable to race.
Impressive Performances at TF35 Geneva Cup Day Three
At the morning briefing for day three of the TF35 Geneva Cup, there was uncertainty as to whether the forecasted wind would hold on long enough to allow for a full racing schedule. However, with 10- 15 knots on the racecourse as the boats hit the water and the sun never quite managing to burn through the cloud cover during the afternoon, the breeze held on to allow five spectacular races.
“Passion is passion” – RORC Transatlantic Race Report after 15 days of racing
Race Update: Ten boats were still racing (as at 21 Jan 1800 UTC). Unfortunately, Andrew & Sam Hall’s Lombard 46 Pata Negra (GBR) has retired from the race with rudder damage – all crew on board are safe and well. While Warrior Won (USA) has been declared the Overall Winner under IRC, all of the boats still racing have a chance of making the overall podium and the IRC One class winner is very much
Strong Start for The Youth Foiling Gold Cup Grand Final
The Youth Foiling Gold Cup Grand Final started today in Barcelona, Spain, hosted by Marina Vela with the support of Club Nautico Vilassar de Mar. Nine races of the two-day Qualification Stage were finished by the nine teams competing here to be crowned 2022 YFGC winners and bring home the 40,000€ voucher to attend the 2023 season.
Five Reasons to Meet Scott Shawyer, the Unconventional Skipper in His 50s!
Among the IMOCA skippers participating in the Transat Jacques Vabre, Scott Shawyer (52 years old) stands out. A great Canadian businessman who developed a passion for the Vendée Globe during the last edition, with an ambitious goal: to participate in the 2028 edition. Surrounded by a renowned team, he gives himself four years to achieve this incredible challenge. Let’s discover a unique personalit
Tokoloshe on top! Round 2 Cape 31 Race Circuit – RORC Vice Admirals Cup
This was the second time the class has been at the Royal Ocean Racing Club Vice Admirals Cup and after being the smallest class last year, the Cape 31 Class was the largest in the Regatta. Two new teams joined us on the start line, Anthony O’Leary’s Antix and James Howell’s Gelert.
2023 ORC Mediterranean Championship starts in one week
One week from today 36 teams from 9 nations around the world will be assembled in the harbor in Sorrento, doing their final preparations to start racing on Friday, 19 May through Sunday, 21 May for the ORC Mediterranean Championship and Campionato Nazionale del Medio e Basso Tirreno. The event is organiszed by Circolo Remo e Vela Italia under the patronage of FIV and in cooperation with Yacht Club
Record Breaking forecast for RORC Transatlantic Race
Near perfect, record conditions are forecast for the start of the RORC Transatlantic Race, supported by Calero Marinas, the International Maxi Association and the Yacht Club de France. The international fleet is set to depart Marina Lanzarote on Sunday 8th January. Weather forecasts are predicting five days or more of 20 knot plus north-easterlies; a perfect angle for a high-speed 3,000-mile race
