Races
Races
Offshore racing, regattas, records, fleets and results from the events Old Sea Dogs follow.
Old Sea Dogs follows racing from club evening series to grand prix circuits. Permanent event hubs cover Cowes Week, the Rolex Sydney Hobart, the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Round the Island Race and SailGP, with Solent, Poole and Chichester harbour guides for race-week berthing and watching.
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© Thierry MartinezRecord-breaking offshore classics set to race in IRC Zero
IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn’t competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line.6 min read
© Jason Ludlow for SailGPOver 100,000 expected for thrilling races - Bay of Cadíz
Just 100 days to go until SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – takes flight on the stunning Bay of Cadíz, the global racing championship has today announced that Global Smart Logistics Partner, DP World, will become Title Partner of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, the penultimate event of the 2025 Season Calendar. Unfolding over two action-packed days of racing in the Andalucía region of Spain (October 4-5, 2025),3 min read
Insightful Highlights From 2025 International Moth Worlds: Anticipation Builds on Day Two, High Stakes Drama Unfolds on Day Five
The 2025 International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy, offer an exhilarating mix of racing action, with Day Two seeing hopeful anticipation stymied by challenging conditions, while Day Five teems with thrilling technical skill showcases.1 min read
© Sharon Green · Ultimate Sailing16 hit the line for the first start of 3 in the 2025 Transpac.
The 16 boats that crossed the starting line today in the 2025 Transpac are up against the challenge of a lifetime. As the smallest yachts in this year’s 53-strong fleet, they are about to endure the greatest number of difficult days at sea, but they also have the greatest—and longest—opportunity to enjoy the splendours of sailing across the Pacific. After all, the more time one spends at sea, the more exposure one ha5 min read
© ROLEX/Kurt ArrigoCould a maxi yacht achieve the Rolex Fastnet Race triple?
The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize in the centenary edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Rolex Fastnet Race is lining up to be a tough one between the world’s fastest 100ft maxi yachts. The winner of the Erivale Trophy for monohull line honours will follow a long line of the most significant offshore racing yachts of all time, such as Rambler 88, Comanche, ICAP Leopard 3, Alfa Romeo, S5 min read
© Nico Martinez/44CupLanzarote Calero Sailing Team
Marstrand challenges Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team in one of the toughest regattas on the circuit Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team wrapped up their participation in the 44Cup Marstrand in 10th place after a week marked by extreme weather conditions that tested the international sailing elite. Strong winds and a rough sea state caused by Friday’s storm created a technically and physically demanding setting, even forcing2 min read
© Sailing EnergyAn action packed day 1 at the 44Cup Marstrand.
Day 1 - 44Cup Marstrand, 25 June 2025: The Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team began their participation in the 44Cup Marstrand with an intense day on the water, marked by sunny conditions, gusty winds, and a series of incidents that impacted the day’s results.2 min read
© Malc AttrillPoole Bay 100: UKOPRA offshore powerboat championship
There are days when the Solent feels like it’s holding its breath, and Saturday June 14th was one of them. With a pale blue sky above and the early morning mist still lingering like a sea ghost, Poole Quay slowly filled with the unmistakable growl of engines and the calm intensity of men and women who live for the roar of open water.2 min read
© SailGPDiego Botin’s Spain SailGP Team leads
Diego Botin’s Spain SailGP Team leads the fleet after a stormy and tactical opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. France, ROCKWOOL Denmark and New Zealand are all hot on his heels for all-important leaderboard points heading into Championship Sunday.3 min read
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© Paul WyethRound the Island Race 2025
Good luck to all taking part in today's the Round the Island Race 2025, 7th June. Organised by the Island Sailing Club, this annual spectacle draws over 1,700 boats and 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races globally and the fourth largest mass participation sporting event in the UK.1 min read
© Gilles Martin-RagetDjango launches assault on the Admiral’s Cup
Giovanni Lombardi Stronati has entered two boats for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup that will be competing under the burgee of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). The YCCS team will consist of a brand new design, the Wallyrocket 51 for the big boat. The small boat will be a JPK 1180. Both boats are called Django.6 min read
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© Sailing EnergyLanzarote Calero Sailing Team ended the 44Cup Porto Cervo showcasing its competitive spirit
Porto Cervo, 18 May 2025 – The Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team concluded its participation in the 44Cup Porto Cervo with heads held high and another important step forward in its journey within the demanding RC44 circuit. Although the final results did not reflect the full extent of the effort and dedication invested, the team delivered key tactical and competitive moments that confirm its continued evolution.2 min read
© Michael HodgesThe 100th Rolex Fastnet Race
The Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most prestigious offshore yacht races, is set to celebrate its centenary on Saturday, 26 July 2025. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), this 695-nautical mile race will commence from Cowes on the Isle of Wight and conclude in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.2 min read
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