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From Nevis to St. Barts the Caribbean 600 Turns Tactical as Class Battles Intensify
Duels in the Trades: Day Two of the Caribbean 600 By the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, the fleet has settled into the rhythm that defines this race. Not a simple drag race through the trade winds, but a rolling series of tactical puzzles around the islands of the eastern Caribbean.5 min read
Louis Tilly and Pearl Lattanzi Emerge Victorious at WASZP All-Stars Invitational; WASZP Games Kick-Off In High Gear
In an electrifying competition, Australia's Louis Tilly and America's Pearl Lattanzi clinched the coveted titles at the inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational. Meanwhile, the kickoff of the 2026 WASZP Games unfolded with spectacular starts.2 min read
Thrills and Spills at Lincoln Radio Sailing Club and Idyllic Racing Conditions Makeway for Signature Zenith Open at Burton SC
Covering the captivating world of radio sailing, this piece bears witness to the enthralling 12th round of the I.O.M Winter Series at Lincoln Radio Sailing Club and the commencing of the Zenith Open at Burton Sailing Club.1 min read
A Season of Surprises: Tom Dolan's Stirring Start and the Emergence of International Talents in Offshore Racing
The irrepressible Tom Dolan starts the 2026 Figaro season with an electrifying performance, while a wave of international skippers breaks onto the scene, eager to upset the sport's established norms.2 min read
The Ocean Race 2027 — Where Offshore Sailing Meets Its Ultimate Reckoning
A 14,000-Mile Opening Statement: The Ocean Race 2027 Raises the Bar from Alicante to Auckland With less than a year to go, The Ocean Race has fired a clear warning shot across the bows of the offshore world. When the fleet leaves Alicante on 17 January 2027, crews won’t be easing into the race — they’ll be thrown straight into the longest opening leg in the event’s 53-year history.5 min read
Unleashing the Lion: Admiral's Cup Teams Join Pallas Capital Gold Cup, Star Sailors on the Horizon of the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series.
As sailing expands its horizons, the Pallas Capital Gold Cup gains an international edge with Admiral's Cup contenders and Star Sailors preparing for the upcoming SSL Gold Cup line-up.2 min read
Competitive Tides in Globe40 Race as Teams Overcome Challenges of Cape Horn and Windy Southern Atlantic.
The Globe40 sailing race gets increasingly thrilling as competitors cross major milestones, notably Cape Horn, battling unpredictable and harsh weather conditions and keeping the nautical community on the edge of their seats.2 min read
New Cycles, New Crews: The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Fleets Reset for LA 2028
From Olympic farewells to new partnerships, the skiff and multihull classes are already reshaping the road to Los Angeles The off-season rarely means downtime in the skiff and multihull world. As the new Olympic cycle gathers momentum, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already in motion—closing chapters, forming new combinations and quietly laying the foundations for LA 2028.4 min read
The 2026 Wing Foiling Nationals, An Unmatched Spectacle of Speed and Balance, Readies Arrival at Worser Bay Boating Club
The craft of Wing Foiling is set for a thrilling national championship arrival at the Worser Bay Boating Club in 2026, promising an adrenaline-fueled event of speed and daring.2 min read
RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2026 - Race Ready in Antigua
From Tuesday 17 February 2026, Antigua becomes the centre of gravity for offshore racing as the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series returns to the south coast of Antigua. For many teams, this is not just another regatta — it is the final, critical proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 on 23 February.4 min read
Fischer and Péquin Crowned 49er Champions at Lanzarote International Regatta
The sixth edition of the Lanzarote International Regatta concluded in emphatic fashion this week, with Erwan Fischer and Clément Péquin confirming their authority in the 49er class after four days of high-intensity Olympic racing off Marina Rubicón.3 min read
Jackknife Shines, Linnea Aurora Leads the Superyachts as the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Fleet Reaches Antigua
As the RORC Transatlantic Race moves into its final hours, the shape of the IRC leaderboard is now largely set. A diverse fleet of monohulls has completed the 3,000-nautical-mile crossing from Lanzarote to Antigua, with the remainder closing fast after nearly two demanding weeks at sea.4 min read
Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Returns to Geneva for 2026 SailGP Season
SailGP has confirmed the return of one of its most striking and successful venues, with the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix set to roar back onto Geneva’s spectacular waterfront on 19–20 September 2026. Staged once again on the deep blue theatre of Lake Geneva, the event will mark a second consecutive home race for the Switzerland SailGP Team, supported by long-standing championship and event Title Partner Rolex.4 min read
Raven Rewrites the Atlantic with Record-Breaking RORC Transatlantic Victory
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will be remembered as the moment a new benchmark was laid down in offshore monohull sailing. The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven didn’t just win — she rewrote the record book, claiming Monohull Line Honours, securing the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and setting a new monohull race record on the 3,000-nautical-mile passage from Lanzarote to Antigua.5 min read
Two Visions, One Ocean: Raven and Be Cool Set to Define the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
Two Visions, One Ocean: Raven and Be Cool Set the Tone for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race The RORC Transatlantic Race has always thrived on contrast. It is a race where outright pace meets endurance, where innovation rubs shoulders with tradition, and where vastly different yachts are measured by the same unforgiving yardstick: three thousand miles of Atlantic Ocean.5 min read
Southern Escape Complete as the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Fleet Locks into the Trade Winds
Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has made its collective decision — and it’s the decision that has shaped Atlantic crossings for generations. Every boat has committed to the southern escape from the Canary Islands, pressing down the African coast before turning west for Antigua, avoiding the lighter air to the north and positioning early for the trade winds that will define the race.5 min read
Malta Sets the Benchmark as 2026 EurILCA Masters Series Opens in Challenging Conditions
The 2026 EurILCA Masters Series got underway in emphatic fashion in Malta, with the Royal Malta Yacht Club once again proving why it is a cornerstone venue on the international Masters calendar. Challenging conditions, decisive race management and a deep, international fleet combined to produce a regatta that tested experience as much as speed — and rewarded consistency above all else.4 min read
The Thrill of Victory Swells for Lazarus Capital Partners in 18ft Skiff Balmain Cup Adversities
The annual 18ft Skiff Balmain Cup ended with a nail-biting twist when Lazarus Capital Partners snatched the victory, facing challenging weather conditions and intense competition on Sydney Harbour.2 min read
Enthusiasm grows as Round The Island Race 2026 draws near; substantial discounts for those who jump on board early
The iconic Round The Island Race is back for yet another year of enthralling and spectacular sailing competition. A call to skippers worldwide, seize early bird discounts that will make sailing enthusiasts swoon.2 min read
A Boxing Day institution where grit meets ocean
There are yacht races, and then there is the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race — a Boxing Day institution where grit meets ocean, and fortunes are won or lost on the cruel 628-mile highway south. This year’s 80th edition was no different: a brutal opening leg out of Sydney Harbour, a tactical slug-fest across Bass Strait, and a battle down the Tasmanian coast that proved once again why this is one of sport’s toughest of5 min read
80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has a new headline act
Master Lock Comanche Fires a Warning Shot: Champions Poised for Overall Cabbage Tree Island Race Glory The road to the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has a new headline act — and it thunders in red, black, and carbon fibre. Master Lock Comanche, already one of the most feared Maxi yachts on the planet, has delivered a dominant statement victory in the Cabbage Tree Island Race, the traditional proving ground for3 min read
Announcing a fresh cycle of reinvention, France SailGP team introduces Phillippe Presti as the new team manager and reveals an invigorated line-up for 2026
The France SailGP team is looking forward to a promising 2026 season, as they introduce their new team manager Philippe Presti, and announce an energetic line-up.2 min read
Last Week's Contest Unfurls: Decode the Thrilling Drama of the DF95 Autumn Series Week 9 at East Kent Radio Sailing Club
Experience the exhilarating thrills of the DF95 Autumn Series' ninth week held at East Kent Radio Sailing Club that was marked with audacious attempts and nail-biting finishes.2 min read