Racing today kicked off in a dramatic fashion, with the fastest yachts at the regatta, competing in IRC Class 0, starting close inshore and manoeuvring only a few boat lengths from the beach, before heading east from the Royal Yacht Squadron line, well powered up in a south-easterly breeze. The spectacle repeated for the following…
The well forecasted low pressure system swept across the racecourse sooner than expected with 35 knots of wind gusting over 40. The near gale force winds have served up tough conditions to the international fleet in the Roschier Baltic Sea Race. Several boats have retired due to the conditions, but no injuries or major gear…
On the second day of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race the international fleet have made good progress west along the Southern coastline of Finland. Christian Zugel’s Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA) leads on the water, and overall after IRC time correction Tschüss 2 is expected to reach the Almagrundet Lighthouse off the Stockholm Archipelago at…
Family sailing has been a core feature of Cowes Week through its 198 year history and this year family crews can be found at the top of the leader board in several classes. The Rouse family, for instance, has competed in the Contessa 32 class for decades, often with several generations involved. This year they…
The second edition of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race started on time with all classes making a clean start. 12-14 knots of southerly breeze and brilliant sunshine produced a fantastic spectacle just two miles offshore from the City of Helsinki. Dozens of spectator boats came out to watch the start wishing competitors from 20 nations…
The opening day of Cowes Week delivered perfect conditions, with bright sun and a solid sea breeze in classic Solent conditions. By mid-afternoon the breeze was up to 15-17 knots in the central Solent, with occasional gusts into the low 20s. It was enough to produce a few broaches among Black Group yachts as they…
It was certainly a race to remember with crews battling the heavy conditions, especially around the Needles and the reach to St Catherine’s Point. Race Director, Dave Atkinson said: “This race was a challenge for both the competitors and the Race Team at the Island Sailing Club, with the safety and well-being of the crews…
Following the success of ‘The Grand Finale’ in 2023, Genova will be a key stopover for The Ocean Race Europe in 2025 The Italian city of Genova and The Ocean Race will extend their close relationship with The Ocean Race Europe bringing a fleet of foiling IMOCA race boats to the Mediterranean port in the…
The Vendée Globe has never been so attractive. For the 10th edition of the non-stop, non-assisted, single-handed round the world race, 44 skippers have applied. A record. The values of adventure, sharing, commitment and surpassing oneself are more than ever at the heart of the aspirations of the public. The diversity of candidates makes the…
Having been so dramatically pipped at the post by Maxi Groupe Edmond de Rothschild in the last breath of the 2019 race, François Gabart and his team, this time racing the giant 32m long flying trimaran SVR Lazartigue, rectified this wrong by being first home in the 50th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race, winning the Ultim…
