Search
Find stories fast
Search the Old Sea Dogs archive by boat, builder, yacht club, port, race, regatta, destination, or plain old dockside curiosity.
40 starting results40 results
The Sailing World in Anticipation: Naples to Host the 2026 Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, A Prelude to the Prestigious America's Cup Event
Get ready for an exhilarating spectacle as Naples prepares to host the second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta in September 2026, a precursor to the 38th America's Cup in 2027.
© World SailingA maritime spectacular awaits as Naples becomes the backdrop for the Second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta in late September 2026
The scenic Bay of Naples readies itself for the thrill of international sailing competitions, with it being announced as the host for the second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta.
© Ian Roman
© James Tomlinson Photography
© Admirals Cup - Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC)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.
© © Tim Wright/Photoaction.comWomen 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.
© 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.
© Paul Wyeth
© Ian Roman/WMRT
© Rick / Eleanor Hewitt
© Michael HodgesRum, Race, and Glory: Ninety-Nine Years of the Bacardi Cup
There aren’t many sailing events that can claim near-century status with their class, culture, and charisma still fully intact. The Bacardi Cup does it all with a wink and a wedge of lime. Now entering its 99th year, the Bacardi Cup is one of the most iconic, enduring regattas in the world—and one of the very few where the drinks sponsor has been onboard since the start.
© 49er - Nacra 17 Sailing
© SailGP
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
© James TomlinsonAdmiral’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,
© Paul Wyeth/Antigua Racing Cup
© Tim Wright/Photoaction.comRORC 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.
© Michael HodgesThe 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.
© Michael HodgesMonaco’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.
© Rick Tomlinson/RORCAdmiral’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.
© Paul Wyeth