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Boat Reviews27 Nov 20253 min read

Monaco’s Thunder- Jolt in the 2025 Admiral’s Cup

In the 2025 revival of the Admiral’s Cup—one of sailing’s most prestigious and storied international events—it was the twin-sailed warhorses of the Yacht Club de Monaco that seized the moment. At the heart of this historic campaign was Jolt—or more precisely, Jolt 3 and Jolt 6—a two-boat arsenal that fired on all cylinders and carried Monaco to its first-ever Admiral’s Cup triumph.

News27 Nov 20253 min read

Admiral’s Cup 2027 will run from 15–30 July

After the roar of sails and the thunder of applause that marked the triumphant comeback of the Admiral’s Cup in 2025, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has wasted no time in charting the course for the next chapter of offshore sailing’s most storied contest. The Club today confirmed that the 2027 Admiral’s Cup will run from 15–30 July, a full fortnight of world-class racing that promises to carry forward the magic,

News26 Nov 20253 min read

Admiral’s Cup 2027 Offshore Sailing’s Golden Era Returns

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed that the Admiral’s Cup – long regarded as the pinnacle of international offshore team racing – will officially return in 2027. The announcement follows the spectacular 2025 comeback, which ended a 22-year absence and reignited one of sailing’s most prestigious competitions.

News05 Aug 20253 min read

Yacht Club de Monaco triumphed in the 2025 Admiral’s Cup

## A Principality Crowned: Monaco Wins the 2025 Admiral’s Cup The revived Admiral’s Cup, long considered the unofficial world championship of offshore sailing, returned in 2025 after a 22‑year absence. And in a watershed moment, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM)—making its very first appearance—secretly emerged as the 2025 Admiral’s Cup champions. Monaco’s debut was nothing short of sensational, combining precision sail

Races02 Aug 20255 min read

Jolt, Van Uden, and the Youthful Dutch Storm the Admiral’s Cup and Fastnet Finish Line

CHERBOURG, July 2025 — The rain eased and the rum bottles emptied as dawn broke over Port Chantereyne, Cherbourg. The tension, the tides, and the spinnakers finally settled after one of the closest Admiral’s Cup battles in decades, with Peter Harrison and Monaco’s own Pierre Casiraghi leading Team Jolt to a dramatic win aboard their TP52 Jolt 3 and the Carkeek 40 Jolt 6. Ten points clear of Karl Kwok’s ever-formidabl

Races24 Jul 20253 min read

Baptism by Spray: Admiral’s Cup Opens With a Brutal Channel Test

The Admiral’s Cup roared to life with a deceptively light start — and then reminded everyone why it’s earned its legend. The 160nm Channel Race looked tame leaving the Solent, but by sunrise the next day, the fleet limped back soaked to the skin, eyes red and salt-blasted. A confused sea, building pressure topping 25 knots, and a foaming downwind leg back from France — it was a full-pelt Atlantic slap in the face. Th

News17 Jul 20254 min read

Admiral’s Cup Triumphant Return to Cowes in July 2025

The Admiral’s Cup returns to Cowes from 17 July to 1 August 2025, reviving offshore sailing’s iconic team race. National teams will compete in inshore and offshore events, celebrating Corinthian spirit, tradition, and global competition on the Solent.

News13 Jun 20257 min read

Women sailors reflect on the Admiral’s Cup inclusion rule

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has long acknowledged the slow but steady path toward gender inclusion in offshore sailing. For the forthcoming Admiral’s Cup, every boat must have at least one woman, as well as another sailor under 27. The goal is to expand access, broaden the talent pool, and create a more diverse and vibrant racing community.

Races30 May 20256 min read

Django 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.

Races28 May 20255 min read

The Admiral’s Cup

The Admiral’s Cup stands as one of the most storied and prestigious events in the world of offshore yacht racing, a competition that has long been regarded as the unofficial world championship of the sport.

Races22 Jul 20251 min read

Experience the Thrill of the 2025 Admiral's Cup’s Inshore Races, Captured by Top Photographer David Maynard

Immerse yourself in the energising and enthralling inshore races of the 2025 Admiral's Cup, faithfully captured by renowned photographer, David Maynard.

Races01 Aug 20252 min read

Black Pearl First to the Rock as the Rolex Admiral’s Cup Teams Power into the Celtic Sea

The Rolex Admiral’s Cup fleet spent a wild second night offshore, taking on the long, punishing beat through the Celtic Sea. The wind wasn’t ferocious, but the sea state was—big Atlantic swell, relentless chop, and a hard-earned haul towards one of offshore racing’s most iconic landmarks: the Fastnet Rock. Standing 54 metres tall, forged from Cornish granite, the lighthouse marks more than just a turning point in the

Races04 Mar 20262 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.

Races30 Jul 20252 min read

Yacht Club de Monaco Clinches Historic Victory in 2025 Admiral’s Cup Return

Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) secured a remarkable victory in the Admiral’s Cup 2025, concluding an outstanding debut in the iconic race's 71-year history.

Races22 Jul 20252 min read

Unveiling the Thrill of the 2025 Admiral's Cup Inshore Races: A Visual Tour

2025 brought impressive inshore races to the Admiral's Cup competition. Tag along through iconic visuals capturing the exhilarating maritime contest.

News17 Jul 20252 min read

Marine Weather Leader, PredictWind, Scores Official Supplier Role in Admiral's Cup 2025, Showcasing Commitment to Nautical Diversity

PredictWind, the global weather forecasting giant, proudly announces its role as Official Weather Data Supplier and Race Day Sponsor for the Admiral’s Cup 2025.

News26 Jul 20253 min read

Race Four of the Admiral’s Cup served up a proper Solent riddle

Beau Geste and Nola Strike as Light Airs Test the Best in the Solent Soft breeze, strong tide, and no margin for error. A classic light-wind shootout, where every shift mattered and boat speed had to be earned, not expected.

Races29 Jul 20253 min read

Hard Gains and Narrow Escapes – Admiral’s Cup Fleet Charges West

As the Admiral’s Cup fleet thundered west toward Start Point, the gloves were off and the tactics got real. The leaders split north of the rhumb line—Black Pearl taking the high road, while Eric de Turckheim’s Teasing Machine dug in low and fast to the south. Black Pearl rounded Start Point with a boat length to spare over Jolt 3, both storming along at nine knots. Slightly offshore, Rán and Teasing Machine were push

Races01 Aug 20252 min read

Dutch Grit and Gybes: ROST Van Uden Take Command in AC1

Rolex Fastnet Race | Admiral’s Cup Dispatch – July 2025 There’s a new name at the top—and it’s flying the Dutch tricolour. The young guns aboard ROST Van Uden (RMYC) have clawed their way into the AC1 lead on corrected time, and they’ve done it with nerve, timing, and a whole lot of boat speed. With 150nm to go, they’re three hours ahead after IRC correction and showing no sign of blinking.

Races30 Jul 20253 min read

Explosive Start to the Rolex Fastnet Race for Admiral’s Cup Fleet

After the cannon roared, the fleet scattered like gulls in a gale. Black Pearl (YCCS), skippered by Stefan Jentzch, wasted no time — tacking straight toward the mainland shore. She sniffed out a lift and took it like a thief in the night, gaining ground fast. But out near the island side, Jolt 3 (YCM) helmed by Peter Harrison, was all business — early leader on the water and staying sticky to the fleet like barnacles

News18 Jul 20251 min read

The return of one of sailing’s most iconic regattas

Revived by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) for its centenary year and to be held biennially thereafter, the 2025 edition promises high-performance racing, intense offshore challenges, and a celebration of sailing heritage.

Races22 Apr 20262 min read

Swedish class J yachts, Svea and Rainbow, are Set to Face Off at the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille in June 2026

Witness regatta history unfold when the powerful Svea and newly tweaked Rainbow duel it out in the waters of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille.

News08 May 20264 min read

Five Hours Flat Out in the Trades as Antigua Racing Cup Exploded Into Life

The Antigua Racing Cup roared into action off Nelson’s Dockyard, with full trade winds, technical courses and relentless racing delivering one of the most demanding and exhilarating opening days of the Caribbean season.

News01 Apr 20263 min read

Gold Medallists Turn to the Cup — But the 49er Still Calls

Spain’s Olympic champions Diego Botín and Florian Trittel are charting a bold course toward LA 2028, combining an America’s Cup campaign with their 49er Olympic ambitions in one of sailing’s most demanding dual programmes.

Races21 Feb 20264 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.

News29 Jan 20264 min read

The Inaugural Antigua Racing Cup Arrives in 2026

Antigua, West Indies – The Caribbean sailing calendar is set for a thrilling new addition. As Antigua proudly prepares to launch its inaugural Regatta Month next year, the flagship event—the Antigua Racing Cup (ARC)—is already generating significant buzz, poised to redefine high-performance yacht racing in the region.

Races14 Apr 20261 min read

Serena Woodall and Lena Sanderson Join Emirates Team NZ in Preparation for 38th America's Cup

Emirates Team NZ is bolstering its ranks with two fresh talents, Serena Woodall and Lena Sanderson, ahead of the prestigious Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.

Races21 Mar 20261 min read

Athena Racing Affirms Steadfast Support for GB1, The United Kingdom's America's Cup Hopeful

Unfazed by history, Athena Racing backs team GB1, Britain's contender in the relentless pursuit of the coveted America's Cup.

News06 Feb 20262 min read

Exploring the Fascinating Chronicles of the 37th America's Cup Through its Latest Arbitration Record

Discover the captivating details of the 37th America's Cup as unveiled in its comprehensive arbitration book—a record of decisions, documents, and heated discussions.

Races17 Jan 20262 min read

The 2026 Chemical Riders Event: A Breakthrough Moment In Windsurfing, Setting A Course For A Future 4 Challenger World Cup

The 2026 Chemical Riders event marks a bold step forward for Eastern Mediterranean windsurfing, setting the stage for a potential 4-Star Challenger World Cup.

Races02 Jul 20252 min read

An 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.

Races28 May 20251 min read

Unveiling the Intrigue Behind the America's Cup: Key Updates, Venue Revelations and Tactical Maneuvers

Get a glimpse into the secretive and strategic world of the America's Cup, where power players engage in behind-the scenes maneuvers, as they vie for dominance on the high seas.

Races24 Mar 20251 min read

A Riotous Clash on the Regatta Horizon: Anticipating the 2025 Chile World Cup

Brace for an extravagant sailing spectacle, as the 2025 Chile World Cup promises immense thrill and fierce competition.

Races10 Mar 20251 min read

Nautical Triumph: Royal Thames Yacht Club Ascends to Greatness in the 2025 Greenwich Women's Cup

London's Royal Thames Yacht Club sails to victory, taking the 2025 Greenwich Women's Cup in a stunning display of maritime mastery.

News03 Mar 20251 min read

A Visual Testament to Sailing Glory: Emirates Team NZ's America's Cup Victories Immortalised on Canvas

As a testament to their prowess, Emirates Team New Zealand's three America's Cup victories are now indelibly inked onto canvas.

Races28 Jan 20252 min read

Determined Sailors to Converge for the Spectacular RS400 Eurocup, UK and Irish National Championships of 2025

The RS400 Class Association, collaborating with the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, announces the highly-anticipated 2025 RS400 Eurocup and UK & Irish National Championships.

Destinations14 Mar 20264 min read

Where Sailors go when they need to relax

At OldSeaDogs.com, we believe every sailor is part of a bigger story — one that’s written in salt spray, wind shifts, and club burgee traditions. Whether you’re crossing oceans, dodging buoys in a frostbite series, or tying up for a pint after a Wednesday evening race, it’s the clubs that anchor us.

News29 Dec 20253 min read

The 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Before the gun fires and the fleet charges south, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will pause this Boxing Day to look back — and do so in style. To mark the 80th edition of one of offshore sailing’s most revered contests, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will stage a Parade of Sail, celebrating the founding fathers, the early boats, and the stories that shaped a race first sailed in 1945.

News16 Oct 20254 min read

A New Chapter in Australia’s Offshore Racing Story

Few names in Australian sailing carry as much recognition as Sean Langman. With a career that spans everything from skiffs and classic restorations to maxis and modern offshore campaigns, Langman has built a reputation for versatility, ingenuity, and relentless competitiveness. He is a sailor who never backs down from a challenge, whether that means taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart in a home-built skiff, or rebuildi

News20 Jul 20255 min read

Could two shiny new JPK 1050s cause trouble in IRC Two?

Wouldn’t be the first time a Jean-Pierre Kelbert design came in sideways and stole the silverware. His initials are stamped on the transom — literally — and his boats have a reputation for upsetting the pecking order in offshore racing. The 34-foot JPK 1050 might just be the sharpest new weapon in a fleet of 73, and it’s already shown a flash of brilliance.