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Rolex Fastnet Race // Tom Dolan Takes Second Place in the IMOCA 60 Class at the Rolex Fastnet Race
Irish sailor Tom Dolan, skipper of Figaro 3 Kingspan, wrapped up his season with Team Charal on a high note, securing second place in the IMOCA 60 class at the centenary edition of the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race.
Gimson and Burnet make a solid start at Nacra 17 European Champs
A solid start in the only Nacra 17 race today led to a clear win for Gimson and Burnet of Great Britain, a result even more impressive considering the pair had not trained since August’s world championships.
Vendée Globe: How to follow the start
On Sunday 10 November, the 40 Vendée Globe skippers start of the 10th edition of the legendary solo round the world race from Les Sables d’Olonne in France
Artemis Racing recovers and is just one point behind the current leader: Team Nika
The penultimate day of racing at the RC44 Porto Cervo Cup saw three different winners in as many races held in a south-easterly wind of about 10 knots, stronger than those that had been forecast yesterday.
Thessaloniki, Greece to Host the 2025 European Championship in Nacra 17, 49er, and FX
Thessaloniki will proudly host the first championship following the Olympic Games for the second consecutive quadrennial. From June 3 to 8, 2025, the picturesque shores of the Thermaikos Gulf, in the North Aegean Sea, will witness thrilling races featuring catamarans and skiffs—the very vessels that grace the Olympic waters.
Rolex Fastnet Race // Rise of the Dutch – ROST Van Uden surge into AC1 lead
Stefan Jentzsch’s Botin 56 Black Pearl (NYYC) leads the fleet on the water with 124nm to go. The immediate chasing pack on the same line and port gybe is Beau Geste, Jolt 3, Caro and Rán.
The countdown is on to the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025
With just days to go until the start of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week, excitement is building: 125 boats are entered, including 32 Maxis and, for the first time in the event’s history, 4 multihulls.
Schultheis and Bertin (MLT) nearing first Junior 49er win, Germans and Italians in FX Dual
After Day 1 of the Final Series, Schuletheis and Bertin extend to large lead 49er.
The Conclusion of the Techno 293 European Championships
After Friday’s rain and cold weather, the regattas of the Techno 293 European Youth Sailing Championships are back in full swing on the waters of Torbole, Upper Lake Garda…
Formentera’s dramatic coastline is backdrop to Day Two at Ibiza JoySail
A brisk easterly wind greeted the 22-strong fleet on the second day of racing at Ibiza JoySail. With a scheduled race around the island of Formentera, the fleet left the dock mid-morning to ensure reaching the start line some 13nm from the ‘home’ of the regatta in Marina Ibiza.
Nick Craig takes lead on third day of OK Dinghy Europeans on Garda
Britain’s Nick Craig has taken the lead at the 2023 European Championship on Lake Garda, hosted by Circolo Vela Arco, with Charlie Cumbley in second and Germany’s Jan…
Five boats within two points after 44Cup Porto Cervo’s light opening day
The RC44s once again demonstrated their versatility on day one of the 44Cup Porto Cervo. Two races were held successfully for the nimble owner-driver one designs in light conditions in which other keelboat classes would have struggled.
Three 2024 ORC European Champions crowned in Åland
The outcome of today’s final two inshore races at the 2024 ORC European Championship have determined three new ORC European Champions: Karl Kwok’s TP 52 BEAU GESTE (HKG…
Tom Dolan Set to Begin Final Test Ahead of Solitaire du Figaro Title Defence
Irish solo skipper Tom Dolan, reigning champion of the Solitaire du Figaro, will depart tomorrow, August 6, aboard his Figaro 3 Kingspan to take part in the Fig’Armor Race. His final competitive outing before attempting to defend his historic title next month.
Record entries for the 2025 International WASZP Games in Weymouth
This remarkable response underscores the continued global appeal of the WASZP class, which has solidified its reputation as one of the most accessible and exciting foiling classes in the world.
The summary of an exciting 2024 season of the 52 SUPER SERIES
The 52 SUPER SERIES 2025 will visit four countries: France, Spain, Portugal and Italy, and two oceans: the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Hungarian Chinook of Akos Csolto Sweeps Overall and Corinthian Titles
The Melges 24 European Sailing Series has successfully concluded its thrilling 2023 season, marking a significant milestone for the iconic Melges 24 boat as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Extremely close inshore racing today at the 2024 ORC European Championship
Today’s start to the inshore racing program of the 2024 ORC European Championship delivered what’s expected at ORC championship events: highly-competitive close racing among pro and amateur…
Rolex Fastnet Race // 100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race – 48 hours to go
Battle lines are being drawn up for the RORC’s centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. As the final day of Admiral’s Cup inshore racing took place in the Solent, so several yachts due to take part in Saturday’s main event were out training.
UK Sonata National Champions Crowned
The 2023 Sonata Class, National Championship [their 46th] came to a close at Parkstone YC, attracting 18 boats from all over the UK with teams descending on Poole Harbour from…
