The extraordinary step up in performance of the new generation of foiling IMOCA monohulls at the front of the Vendee Globe is evident today as Alex Thomson added more miles to his lead in reaching conditions in which his Hugo Boss clearly excels. Even the British skipper, who has lead the solo round the world race since…
132 entries took part in the UK Southern Circuit. Together with 82 sailors taking part in the Northern Circuit this gave 149 sailors in total taking part in the UK Circuit events. Many sailors competed in both series with the final two events situated in the Midlands included on both Circuits bringing the National fleet…
Affiliated Brands AIRX, Karver and Plastimo also announced as race partners 12 Teams Currently Registered for the 811nm classic cace starting Miami February 3, 2017 Montego Bay, Jamaica (November 17, 2016) – The Montego Bay Yacht Club is pleased to announced that Bainbridge International has signed on as a Gold Level sponsor for the 33rd edition…
Black-hulled Hugo Boss has gained and leads the Vendée Globe out of the ‘Pot au Noir’, the Doldrums by over eighty miles. The British skipper has made 40 miles on the chasing group since this morning. Tanguy de Lamotte has reached Mindello, in the Cape Verdes where he plans to make repairs to his masthead. …
By the time the early entry closed for the RS400 End of Season Championships, 36 teams had signed up for a weekend of racing at Rutland Water. The forecast of single figure temperatures, fresh to frightening winds and squally showers may have put off a few teams, but many hardy and committed (or slightly mad)…
The eighth Vendée Globe has only just begun and for the frontrunners, the Bay of Biscay will soon be in their wake. The fleet has split into three distinct groups spread over 120 miles, while the leaders have only sailed 300. Britain’s Alex Thomson has taken the lead. As expected, the conditions in the Bay…
Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, one of the worlds best-known sailing regattas and a highlight of the British sporting summer, are delighted to announce that they will continue their youth initiative which offers discounted entry fees to boats with crews of under 25 year olds. The Cowes Week Under 25 Youth initiative, which…
Maidstone Powerboat Racer Ben Jelf (16), this week made a 350 mile journey to compete at the 46th Annual Powerboat Records week at Coniston waters. The week long competition sees Powerboat racers from all disciplines of the sport gather in search of World and British speed records. Ben Jelf and team made the journey in…
The Storm Trysail Club has flip flops on the ground in Key West, the southernmost point of the continental U.S., and advance preparations are underway for the 30th anniversary Quantum Key West Race Week, scheduled January 15-20, 2017. The entry list for the must-attend regatta of the winter is fast approaching 90 boats, the nightly…
On the back of successful UK Inland champs and River Champs the weekend’s prior, Chew was planned as a small open supporting the growing local fleet. However through the mist that shrouded the lake on our arrival it soon became apparent that, together with the RS200s with whom we were sharing, there were a significant…
