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By Marco Nannini – 12/02/2024 We could not be happier in relaying the news that Ronnie Simpson is safe and well and has boarded the Taiwanese ship SAKIZAYA YOUTH. We can only imagine the mix of relief and sadness as…
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has been awarded the International Clean Marina and Fish Friendly accreditations following a rigorous independent environmental audit. Home of the classic Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the marina is located on Sydney…
New Cape Horners, Near Misses & Weather Warnings – It’s Been Hectic!Royal Yacht Squadron to Host McIntyre Ocean Globe finish.The Leaderboard and IRC Table Changes Dramatically!! It’s been a very dramatic few days in the Ocean Globe Race. The Italian…
In the space of one week, three skippers have passed Cape Horn, first, on 6th February, was Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild), second was Armel Le Cléac’h (Maxi Banque Populaire XI) on Saturday and third very early yesterday morning…
The 2024 Fireball Worlds is shaping up to be one for the ages with a mix of light and heavy conditions on the second day and the results so far offering no clear premonitions at this early stage. Even after…
Today marked an exciting prelude to the grand event happening at DOSC over the following week. Ahead of tomorrow’s highly anticipated kick-off for the SB20 World Championships, we wrapped up a successful day of boat measurements and practice races. Our journey so far, from the SB20…
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club 17th July to 1st August 2025 – Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has received expressions of interest from all over the world to compete in the 2025…
Le Cléac’h rounds Cape Horn and heads north, Anthony Marchand leaves Dunedin and talks of the unrelenting intensity of this race. Second placed skipper on the ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest solo multihull race around the world, Armel Le Cléac’h passed Cape…
President’s Trophy – Sunday, 11 February 2024 The NSW champion Yandoo 18ft skiff team added another title to its 2023-24 season triumphs when, despite finishing in fourth place in today’s Sixt Race 5 of the Australian Championship, it locked…
The opening day of the 2024 Fireball Worlds at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club gave sailors a real heart-starter, beginning with an onshore delay and ending with strong winds in two late afternoon, early evening races. On a hot day…
By Yachting New Zealand You’d be excused for wondering what Josh and Caleb Armit had for breakfast on Sunday. The Auckland sailing siblings dominated proceedings at Torbay Sailing Club, winning every single race in their respective fleets to both be…
Weather Conditions: Racing Highlights: Overall Results: Final Standings: Now all eyes move onto next week when the 2024 Fireball Worlds start in earnest on Sunday the 11th February.
A light weather day on the water helped decide the final outcomes of both the ORC NSW Championship, supported by Sydney Marine Brokerage and the Pittwater Regatta, organised by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC). A mix of conditions and…
Nine new ILCA World Champions have been crowned as the 2024 ILCA Masters Worlds came to a close at the Adelaide Sailing Club today. The event will be remembered for strong winds and big swells, some absolutely textbook Adelaide conditions…
Rolling into day five of Race Week, with the lay day but a fond memory, the fleet looked hot to trot on the tram from the marine to the end of the Jetty. However, a crucial component of the sport…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 9 February 2024 – SailGP, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports properties, has expanded its broadcast offering in Australia with the announcement of a new free-to-air partnership with the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) for the KPMG Australia…
At 22:15 UTC on February 8th, the owner of Italian yacht Marco Trombetti, Translated 9 ITL (09) currently IRC race leader in the MCINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE RACE contacted Race Control to inform them of damage to the hull of the…
Day 1 of the ORC NSW Championship conducted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), was a testing Passage Race; competitors describing conditions as lumpy, bumpy, and shifty with plenty of current. Division 1 went to David Ross and crew…
Geelong proudly embraces its role as the host city for the prestigious National and World Fireball Championships, currently underway at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. This event not only showcases Geelong’s commitment to sailing excellence but also brings significant economic…
Sailors are just two races away from the end of the 2024 ILCA Masters Worlds at the Adelaide Sailing Club with two more races to close out the series scheduled for tomorrow. So far the breeze at this event has…
With layday approaching and the prospect of a sleep-in on Wednesday morning, it was a more relaxed atmosphere on the water for all of the fleets. Racing on the Viper-F15 course provided an unexpected spectacle for the boats during their…
Some 2,700 miles west of ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest leader Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild), the second and third placed rivals are making good speeds in the Pacific Ocean just passed Point Nemo. A little more than 400…
London, UK (8 February 2024) The Women’s World Match Racing Tour today announced its 2024 season of five events in four countries featuring returning events in the USA, France and Denmark, and a new event in Marstrand, Sweden. Now in…
Cape Horn lives up to expectations for Andrea Mura and Francois Gouin! By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeWhat an incredible week it has been in the Global Solo Challenge, with storms, apprehension, big seas and strong winds and with…
Wind and Seas ‘Kind’ for Three Former Whitbread Yachts Passing Horn! The all-female crew racing on the much-loved Maiden UK (03), rounded the infamous Cape Horn at 0415 UTC, on February 8th. The conditions could be considered ‘kind’ for the…
The second day of the Fireball National Championships brought forth thrilling races amidst glorious sunshine, testing the mettle of the competitors as they navigated the waters with skill and precision. With no sign of the Oscar flag, the jury remained…
While sailing may not be a sport for everyone, it is without a doubt a sport for anyone. As the 2024 ILCA Masters Worlds gets closer to completion, it was a chance to take a closer look at some of…
The Program’s main focus is to accelerate the development of SailGP’s future female leaders LONDON – February 7, 2024 – SailGP, a global leader in purpose driven and sustainable sport, and its Exclusive Financial Solutions Partner, Apex Group, have today…
All five skippers in the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest have an ETA on their agenda. After passing Cape Horn yesterday evening, routings and dynamic weather models are being examined closely to predict when, all things remaining equal, the Maxi Edmond Rothschild…
Early entries have been extended for Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2024 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, with interest building and entries flowing in for the popular event taking place on the weekend of 2 and3 March. A healthy…
Sailing enthusiasts were treated to a day of exhilarating competition at day one of the Fireball National Championships hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The world’s top sailors showcased their skills despite challenging conditions. With breezes ranging from 12…
The notification to the Recon Panel, under Technical Regulation 10.6 (a), yesterday of Emirates Team New Zealand and Alinghi Red Bull Racing and today with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, all giving the required 2-month notification of intention to launch their…
New Zealand 18ft skiff teams return to the JJs When COVID-19 struck Sydney during the JJ Giltinan World 18 footer Championship in March 2020, it not only ended the three consecutive winning streak of the champion New Zealand Honda Marine…
The Dragonforce 65 (DF65) is arguably the fastest growing fleet at RPAYC. The RPAYC fleet started on 24 November 2022 with 10 boats and has grown to almost 40, with 15-20 racing each week. Radio Sailing has become hugely popular…
The renowned 73-foot Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14) skippered by the equally legendary Marie Tabarly, rounded the notorious Cape Horn at 04:51 UTC, 6th February. For Tabarly and her eleven crew, it’s a momentous achievement. But, no doubt, being head of…
Long time leader of the ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest solo multihull race around the world, French skipper Charles Caudrelier on the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is first to pass Cape Horn. He passed the famous landmark at 17:08:20hrs UTC…
After another day of solid Adelaide sea breeze, the 2024 ILCA Masters Worlds fleet heads into a well-earned rest day with all six scheduled races completed to this point. It sets up an exciting final three days from Thursday onwards…
2023 Women’s International Games Champion Hattie Rogers and 2021 European Champion Matt Beck are heading for AC37 WASZP sailors all over the world continue to gain selection for both the Youth and Women’s Americas Cup to be held in Barcelona…
MIAMI, February 5, 2024 — The second M32 Miami Winter Series drew to a thrilling close this weekend, delivering an extraordinary showcase of racing and fierce competition. The spotlight of the series remained firmly on the sibling rivalry between Jake…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeCape Horn has been the primary focus of attention for quite a few days now in the Global Solo Challenge, starting from the successful rounding by Ronnie Simpson on Friday February 2nd, to a…
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