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On Day 10 of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada. Kosobucki and Grzegorz Grabowski’s JV44 Fujimo (POL) reached the halfway mark today, meaning every team in the race has now passed this significant milestone.
The Kiwis picked up uncharacteristically inconsistent fleet racing 4-8-6-1-4-6-2 results, which meant the team failed to qualify for the three-boat, winner-takes-all Final.
Currently approaching the equator, Giancarlo Pedote, the skipper of Prysmian competing in the Vendée Globe, is preparing to bid farewell to the southern hemisphere and start tackling the final phase of his singlehanded round the world.
International entrants for the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, a 5500 nautical mile double handed race from Melbourne to Osaka in Japan, are undergoing final preparations, among them are three Japanese entries and one from New Zealand.
With less than 1200 miles or about three days of racing left to the Les Sables d’Olonne finish line of his first Vendée Globe, British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) had his best chances of finishing in fourth place ripped from his grasp in a few seconds when his IMOCA made a pair of involuntary gybes on a wave which ripped his mainsail from front to back at the level of the third reef.
Bryon Ehrhart’s Juan K Maxi 88 Lucky (USA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Monday 20th January 2025 at 09:19:41 UTC.
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.
Now expected to finish into the Les Sables d’Olonne late on Wednesday British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) is on course for fourth place but needs to hold out through one final storm, whilst at the same time contain his nearest rivals, including Jérémie Beyou (Charal) who he has been close with since the South Atlantic.
Check out the photos captured from Day Two of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in beautiful Tamaki Makaurau
Waitemat? Harbour and the most exciting racing on water put on a stunning showcase today, with Australia crowned the winner of the inaugural ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix l Auckland.
Tom Slingby’s Flying Roo has sailed to victory in SailGP’s Auckland debut. Championship Sunday rounds out a wet and wild weekend in the City of Sails – with eight races staged on the shortest course of the 2025 Season.
Tune in and watch the Downunder Sail LIVE STREAMED coverage of the 18 Foot Skiff Australian Championships!
The live stream will kick off at 16:00 NZDT – LIVE from Tamaki Makaurau
The shortest course on the 2025 Season Calendar proved no obstacle for SailGP’s 11-strong national fleet – displaying masterful racing on a high-speed, gusty day in Auckland. Hometown favorites the Black Foils claimed a victory in Fleet Race 4, with thousands cheering on land and on water.
Bryon Ehrhart’s Juan K 88 Lucky (USA) is on record pace for the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race. The Monohull Race Record was set in 2022 by the Juan K 100 Comanche (MON), which completed the 3,000 mile race in 07 days 22 hrs 01 mins and 04 secs.
Australia tops the table on rival waters after day one of the ITM New Zealand Grand Prix l Auckland, as SailGP made its debut in front of over 12,000 people on a picture perfect day in the City of Sails.
Check out the photos captured from Day One of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in beautiful Tamaki Makaurau
Tune in and watch the Downunder Sail LIVE STREAMED coverage of the 18 Foot Skiff Australian Championships!
Back in the northern hemisphere since Wednesday, January 15, when she crossed the equator “back” at 07h21’16” UTC, Clarisse Crémer is finally benefiting from steadier winds, enabling her to continue to lengthen her stride towards Les Sables d’Olonne.
The 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is shaping up to be an unmissable event, showcasing a world-class fleet of boats and sailors. From round the world racing champions to regional star sailors, the diversity and caliber of the registered entries are setting the stage for thrilling competition and a truly international celebration of sailing.
Sébastien Simon, local hero, first Les Sables d’Olonne skipper to finish on the podium in the history of the race.
Earlier this week, on Tuesday morning CET, with the first shades of pink appearing to the east, Charlie Dalin slipped across the finishing line of the 10th Vendée Globe on board his MACIF Santé Prévoyance, completing an epic journey and putting the final touch on a phenomenal sporting achievement.
The live stream will kick off at 16:00 NZDT – LIVE from Tamaki Makaurau
After a year of input and development to the class rules and the Velocity Prediction Program (VPP), and several weeks after their approval at the ORC Annual General Meeting in November, the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) announces its 2025 rules and software are ready for the global sailboat racing community.
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