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The McIntyre Mini Globe Race is a marathon by any measure. Every section is like another solo transatlantic race and there are 11 back to back! The racing is intense for the front runners. It’s not a cruise.
Today in Cascais, Portugal, Deniss Karpak became the first ever Estonian winner of the Finn Gold Cup, after no more races were possible on the final day, Saturday. Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov takes silver, while last year’s champion, Oskari Muhonen, from Finland, takes bronze, as well as winning the Jorg Bruder U29 Finn Silver Cup.
Deniss Karpak from Estonia has extended his lead to 17 points at the 2025 Finn Gold Cup in Cascais, Portugal, on Friday, with a 3, 1. He was only bettered by defending champion Oskari Muhonen, from Finland, now in third, who scored a 1,2. Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov is in second after a 2,5.
Deniss Karpak from Estonia is the back in the lead at the 2025 Finn Gold Cup after three windy races were completed in Cascais, Portugal on Thursday. Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov is up to second with Valerian Lebrun, from France, in third. The race wins went to Oskari Muhonen, from Finland and Karpak.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is making some moves to redefine offshore and ocean racing in the land down under. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the club has now reshaped its racing calendar to boost its appeal to a growing contingent of international competitors, who range from seasoned campaigners to emerging challengers.
Laurent Hay, from France, is the new leader at the 2025 Finn Gold Cup after two more races were completed in Cascais, Portugal, on Wednesday. Italy’s Alessandro Marega is second with Valerian Lebrun from France in third. The race wins went to Hay and Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov.
The Rolex Middle Sea Race, organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC), stands as one of the world’s most captivating offshore challenges.
Save the date! The second edition of the Football World Cup in Sailing will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2026. The top 40 nations from five continents will compete for the title of Sailing World Champion.
Two-time Finn class Olympian Deniss Karpak from Estonia is leading the 2025 Finn Gold Cup, after winning the only race on the opening day in Cascais, Portugal. Portugal’s Frederico Melo was second with Jesse Kylänpää from Finland in third.
Cascais is turning out to be a Finn sailor’s dream. Since the fleet arrived here, they have been treated to exceptional conditions, with solid winds, hot sunshine, warm air and huge waves. There is an air of epicness on the way in Cascais.
It has been 18 years since the Finn Gold Cup was last held in Cascais, Portugal. In 2007, Spain’s Rafa Trujillo clinched his only Finn Gold Cup win after a thrilling medal race off the beach following an epic week of racing.
Fifty-five years ago, in 1970, the Finn Gold Cup was held in Cascais, Portugal. It remains to this day the largest ever Finn Gold Cup with 160 competitors from 34 nations.
New Feature Helps Cruisers and Racers Optimise Performance and Safety
As we look ahead to the new campaign for LA 2028, we are pleased to congratulate Mateo Majdalani on stepping into the role of Nacra 17 President.
Following the outstanding success of its much-anticipated revival this year after a hiatus of more than two decades, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce the official dates for the next edition of the Admiral’s Cup, to be held in 2027.
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (Ballroom). Sunday 24th August / 4pm for a 4:30pm service. For those unable to attend, a livestream of the service will be available via YouTube
The Voyage of Madmen film released today on the Golden Globe Youtube channel is the story of Don McIntyre’s 50 year anniversary recreation of the infamous race and his quest to attract amateur sailors to compete in small boats, taking on the perils of the sea entirely against the odds.
A Serene Start… Until the Sea Said, “Hold My Rum”
The last time Peter and I crossed paths was at the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. Once again he was in the commentators seat, and I was the official photographer for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
The Admiral’s Cup is back – reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club’s centenary celebrations and the 100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race.
On NOV 18th, 2022, at around 0700hrs Tapio Lehtinen woke to a loud crash from the back of his beloved ASTERIA. He was 450 miles off the coast of South Africa racing in the solo McIntyre Golden Globe Race around the world.
Vaikobi, the world-renowned brand in performance watersports apparel, is proud to officially launch Vaikobi Custom Teamwear, a bespoke service designed to outfit teams, clubs, and businesses with high-quality, customised technical clothing that delivers both style and performance.
In stark contrast to the motley seven cruisers and decommissioned pilot cutters of the first Fastnet Race in 1925, this year’s edition continued to break records, setting sail on 26 July with 444 entries, once again confirming the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s premier event as the world’s largest offshore yacht race.
With more than 190 entries received so far, the 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship will be the largest the class has ever held.
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