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The legendary Transat CIC, originally known as the Ostar, is living up to its reputation. The skippers have been facing tough conditions since the start and fatigue, the chilling temperatures on board, the lack of sleep, as well as the inevitable technical problems and breakages, are putting sailors…
On The Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York, there are close duels at the top of both the IMOCAs and Class40s. Racing at just over six miles apart Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé et Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) continue to lead the Transat CIC as the IMOCA peloton emerge from…
After passing through an earlier front yesterday with winds in excess of 30 knots and heavy seas, the fleet, which has left the south coast of Ireland behind and is now sailing on the open ocean, is gearing up for the second complex weather situation. Although…
Jérémie Beyou, one of the top hopes for the Transat CIC solo race from Lorient to New York is returning to Lorient after damage to his J2 forestay. The skipper of Charal made the decision to turn around after discussions…
The Queen will host the ‘Maiden’ yachting crew at Clarence House to congratulate them on their unprecedented win of the Ocean Globe Race, becoming the first ever all-female crew to win an around-the-world yacht race. The 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race…
Brittany turned on its best Spring sailing weather – sunshine, puffy cumulus clouds and a decent 10-15kts of Westerly wind – to send the 48 strong Transat CIC fleet on its way from Lorient towards New York for the start of the legendary solo race across the North Atlantic. The first edition of the…
The McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is full of human stories and this one is about the smallest boat, Beanies, Bums, Bagpipes and Biltong! Sterna SA (42) Allspice Yachting raced across the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line to the cheers and…
Cannon Fire And Flares for Galiana WithSecure and Evrika as they finish their sail around the World in the OGR. It was a long, painfully slow final two days to complete their circumnavigation. But, finally, Galiana WithSecure and Evrika crossed…
The start of must-do 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race is six months away. Starting from Grand Harbour, Valletta, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, the Mediterranean’s premier 600-mile classic promises much and always over delivers for participants and spectators alike. Two…
The start gun of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC, the legendary solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York, will sound on Sunday sending a fleet of 48 skippers – 33 IMOCAs, 13 Class 40s…
Triana and White Shadow finish McIntyre Ocean Globe Race an hour apart. Emotions and champagne flood Trinity Landing Pontoon. Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon with Triana FR (66) SWAN 53 and White Shadow ESP…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeSunday April 21st, at 2:03 pm local time, after 175 days, David Linger crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge taking 6th place on his Owen Clarke designed Class40 #15 Koloa Maoli. It…
Maiden UK (03) has won the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race taking first in IRC rankings and the first ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race! The international all-female crew crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes finish…
It was all smiles and cheers from the crew of Outlaw AU (08) as they completed their circumnavigation at 13:39 UTC, 18th April ranking 6th in line honours and provisional 6th in IRC for Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean…
After several months of exchanges and a recent week on site, the GLOBE40 is thrilled to add a stopover in VALPARAISO in Chile to its provisional schedule. With an ETA of February 2026, it will round off course 4, which…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeDavid Linger is less than 600 miles away from A Coruna, the weather forecast shows he will be facing headwinds all the way to the finish. We have seen with previous competitors that the…
Whitbread History Comes Full Circle with Maiden’s Triumphant Return Home to UK!Hours Seperate Maiden UK and Triana FR for IRC Gold. Whitbread history was reinvented today in Cowes, UK as Maiden UK (03) crossed the finish line of the McIntyre…
Spirit of Helsinki – FINLAND – and Neptune – FRANCE – across the Line in McIntyre Ocean GlobeMaiden ETA 17:00 16th April – Can they grab Overall Race IRC Gold!! The crew of the former Whitbread yacht, Spirit of Helsinki…
First in Line Honours & IRC Leg Four and still possible for OVERALL RACE IRCFrench Dominate the Leaderboard!! The French legend Pen Duick VI FR (14), skippered by the indomitable Marie Tabarly, has taken provisional line honours in the final…
– Edition two of the Cap-Martinique leaves Brittany on Sunday 14 April– It links La Trinité sur Mer (Morbihan) and Fort de France (Martinique)– The event is open to amateur single-handed and double-handed sailors– 60 boats, 100 sailors registered The…
Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Records (to be ratified by WSSRC) for the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman, solo monohull record slicing an incredible more than 4 days off…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeYesterday Louis Robein arrived safely in Ushuaia after his unfortunate ordeal, running aground in Bahia Aguirre, in the southeastern peninsula of Mitre in the Tierra del Fuego. He was very fatigued when the incident…
The science programme, initiated during racing periods, now includes major polar expeditions. The Ocean Race is providing critical data to international scientists studying the impact of climate change and plastic pollution on ocean health. Following the 2022-23 edition of the around…
Pen Duick VI set for LINE HONOURS LEG 4 McIntyre OGR Finish Line Friday.OGR 2027 Entries Open – NOTICE OF RACE surprises for next Round the World Adventure. As the end of the 2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race draws closer,…
The World Sailing Speed Record for Sydney to Auckland is set to be smashed by acclaimed Australian Solo Sailor Lisa Blair who is due to arrive across the finish line between North Head and Rangitoto Island between 3pm to 4pm…
Translated 9 ITL (09) has retired from the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race with hull damage. The current IRC leader of Leg four has been forced to divert to Portugal after a heavy broach in 50 knot gusts slammed them down,…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeA Coruña – Thursday April 4th. At 11:09 am local time, after 158 days and 44 minutes at sea, François Gouin crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge claiming 5th place with…
All Up For Grabs – Thanks To Weak Azores High In McIntyre Ocean Globe Race Continuing the theme of crazy, unusual weather all around the world during the 2023 McIntyre OCEAN GLOBE – a weak convoluted AZORES HIGH is handing…
Riccardo Tosetto makes sailing history: the 6th Italian ever to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeRiccardo Tosetto made history today as the sixth Italian to have completed a solo and non-stop around-the-world sailing circumnavigation….
Crossing the Ditch for Climate Action Now Acclaimed Australian Solo Sailor Lisa Blair is set to depart from Sydney on Monday 1st April to attempt the World Sailing Speed Record as the fastest person and first woman to sail solo,…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeRiccardo Tosetto is less than a day of sailing away from making a lifelong dream come true. Just over 30 miles (at time of this post) separate the young Italian skipper from completing his…
With the growing competitive appeal of the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE 2024, the deadline for registration has been extended to 1 April to ensure that everyone has a chance to secure a golden ticket for this star event. Indeed, thirty…
JAMESTOWN, ST HELENA (March 27, 2024) – Just nine months remain until the starting gun fires for the iconic Cape to St Helena Yacht Race. Competitors have until 1 November to enter the challenging 1,700 nautical mile (3,060km) journey across…
Fleet Crossing Equator Fight for Every Mile in Leg 4 McIntyre OGR. Sweltering Doldrums Sun Scorches Sailors. It proved another ‘challenging’ week for the McIntyre Ocean Globe crews as they navigated their way through the potholed doldrums, crossing the Equator…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeRiccardo Tosetto has put the foot on the gas and must certainly feel a sense of anticipation for his imminent arrival. He has finally found the following winds he had been looking for by…
Fortune favoured the sticklers in the 2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race; just three entries hung on in the light to non-existent breezes, Ray Hudson’s XS Moment taking line honours just after midnight last night, while the two-handed crew…
In extraordinary circumstances, just four boats are left racing for line and overall honours in the 2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race this morning, extreme conditions of up to only 5 knots and mostly no wind, have forced the…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeWith Andrea Mura completing the Global Solo Challenge podium on Sunday certainly the focus of many of those following the event has drifted away towards other ongoing events and others about to start. However,…
It was an extremely slow start to the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race at 1pm, with the fleet still bobbing around the Barrenjoey Headland start line at Pittwater as spectators left the course and Mako’s skipper, Paul O’Rourke, recalled…
Former Whitbread Round the World Race winner L’Esprit d’équipe FR (85) takes first in IRC in Leg 4 of the Ocean Globe Race. The three-time Whitbread entrant, skippered by Lionel Regnier, and supported by LES SABLES D’OLONNE his home town…
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