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Races06 Mar 20265 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.

Races22 Sept 20254 min read

Biotherm Clinches Final Leg in Montenegro to Seal Dominant Victory in The Ocean Race Europe 2025

Paul Meilhat’s French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has crowned a masterclass campaign with victory in the fifth and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, securing an emphatic overall championship win in the five-week, 4,500-nautical-mile sprint around Europe.

Races10 Aug 20252 min read

Excitement and Drama at The Ocean Race Europe as Collision Occurs in the First Leg

The Ocean Race Europe experienced a thrilling start to its first leg in Kiel, Germany, including a dramatic collision.

Races24 Apr 20252 min read

The Thrilling Completion of The Ocean Race Europe's Route Through Matosinhos-Porto Fly-By

The prestigious Ocean Race Europe concludes the design of its route, incorporating a mesmerising fly-by of Matosinhos-Porto, solidifying their commitment to exhilarating seafaring.

Races19 Mar 20252 min read

50 Years of Adventure and Resolve: The Ocean Race Returns to its Iconic Origin

The Ocean Race, an epitome of aquatic adventure and testing human tenacity, is preparing to celebrate its golden anniversary at its original abode.

News14 Sept 20263 min read

MSIG Europe Completes the Ocean Race Atlantic After Nine Days of Grit and Improvisation

Conrad Colman’s predominantly New Zealand crew overcame equipment failures, violent seas and an enormous technical disadvantage to bring the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic to its conclusion in Lorient.

News06 Mar 20265 min read

The Ocean Race 2027 — Where Offshore Sailing Meets Its Ultimate Reckoning

Shows24 Feb 20263 min read

Genova Becomes a Global Hub for Ocean Action as The Ocean Race Returns to Italy

From powerful storytelling to youth-led dialogue and education, The Ocean Race will transform Genova into a focal point for ocean action during an inspiring week of events ran from 26–30 January 2026. Blending culture, science, education and advocacy, the programme brings together world-renowned voices, emerging leaders and local communities — reinforcing the Race’s belief that elite sport can be a catalyst for real-

News12 Aug 20252 min read

Collision drama rocks The Ocean Race Europe start

Collision drama as two boats forced back to Kiel minutes into The Ocean Race Europe. The Ocean Race Europe barely had time to catch its breath before chaos hit. Just one mile into Leg One, two of the IMOCA giants – Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing – collided side-to-side at high speed in the tight, jostling opening exchanges, sending both skippers and shore crews scrambling.

News15 Jul 20253 min read

The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí

The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí, Brazil during the 2027 and 2031 around the world races. Known for its enthusiastic fans who welcome the sailors and teams after weeks of racing through the challenging conditions of the Southern Ocean, Itajaí is always a welcome stop on the race calendar. This will mark the fifth time the race has been in Itajaí and the 11th visit to Brazilian shores.

Races23 Aug 20252 min read

Fleet storms away from the Solent as Ocean Race Europe Leg 2

Portsmouth turned on the sunshine this evening as seven IMOCAs thundered off the Royal Yacht Squadron line at 17:00, launching the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. Ahead lies 1,400 nautical miles of hard running to Cartagena, Spain, with a midweek fly-by off Matosinhos-Porto to keep things lively.

News15 Aug 20252 min read

The Ocean Race Europe – Biotherm holding the cards

Upwind pace isn’t usually the party trick of an IMOCA, but Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm has been proving otherwise in Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe – and it’s giving them the edge.

News31 Jan 20264 min read

11th Hour Racing Named Impact Partner of The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026

Offshore racing has always been about more than speed alone. The ocean remembers that — and so, increasingly, does the sport.

Races20 Sept 20253 min read

The Ocean Race Europe Fleet Battles Storms and Shifty Mediterranean Winds

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 fleet four days into the gruelling fifth leg, a 1,600-mile Mediterranean marathon from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay, Montenegro — and the battle at the front is as intense as ever.

Races15 Sept 20252 min read

Biotherm Seals Dominant Victory in The Ocean Race Europe 2025 with Triumphant Final Stage Win

Biotherm, a French-flagged IMOCA, has skilfully sailed to victory in the final leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, securing their overall dominance.

Races06 Jul 20252 min read

Ahead of the Epic Ocean Race Europe, Biotherm Team Arrives in Kiel Geared for the Journey

Biotherm's sail team has anchored in Kiel, charging their energies for the upcoming Ocean Race Europe, commencing on August 10, 2025.

News09 Sept 20255 min read

Fleet Departs Nice in Glamour Conditions as Leg 4 of The Ocean Race Europe Gets Underway

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 has reached its penultimate chapter, and it opened today in pure Mediterranean style. Nice delivered a sun-splashed send-off, the Bay of Angels shimmering as seven IMOCA crews unfurled their Code Zero sails and slipped the lines for Leg 4, a 550-mile loop around Corsica before the grand finale in Genova.

News19 Mar 20262 min read

Historic Shake-up for the Ocean Race: Sail Newport Declines 2027 Event to Focus on Core Missions

Sail Newport, renowned for hosting The Ocean Race, made a surprising decision to drop its bid for the 2027 North American Stopover in the wake of rising costs and a shift in focus towards public access and marine education.

News24 Aug 20252 min read

Team Holcim-PRB’s Setback Becomes Triumph as It Wins Redress at The Ocean Race Europe

An unexpected twist in The Ocean Race Europe sees Team Holcim-PRB triumph via a redress ruling.

News10 Aug 20252 min read

Unanticipated Collision at The Ocean Race Europe in Kiel Sparks Thrilling Start!

As sunshine bathed the first leg of The Ocean Race Europe in Kiel, Germany, a startling collision between two entrants added a jolt of adrenaline to the proceedings.

News04 Jun 20252 min read

Exploring Wild Thing 100's Innovative Updates Set to Challenge Sydney-Auckland Ocean Race Record

The revamped Wild Thing 100, under the direction of Grant Wharington, is primed for a record-breaking attempt in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.

News18 Oct 20252 min read

Ocean Racing Explorer's Diary: Magical Experiences and a Clash of Titans in the Sydney to Auckland Race 2025

As the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025 unfolds, participants encounter thrilling highlights, magical experiences, and intense rivalries - the elements of a true sea spectacle.

Races08 Oct 20254 min read

Biotherm Crowned in Boka Bay

The Boka Bay Coastal Race, sailed against the dramatic backdrop of Montenegro’s mountains and calm turquoise waters, was the perfect finale to this summer’s edition of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. It had everything: close-quarters duels, tactical brilliance, and one last show of dominance from Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm, who sealed overall victory with yet another flawless performance.

News01 Sept 20263 min read

Across the Atlantic and Into a New Age

Six international teams, two new-generation yachts and the first mandatory gender-balanced crews will carry The Ocean Race into unfamiliar waters between New York and Lorient.

News17 May 20263 min read

New York to Lorient — IMOCA Fleet Set for a Full-Noise Atlantic Crossing

The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 will race from New York to Lorient, bringing the world’s top IMOCA teams together for a fast, fully-crewed transatlantic showdown across the North Atlantic.

News17 Sept 20254 min read

Paprec Arkéa edges ahead in a dramatic dash past Sardinia.

The Ocean Race Europe fleet has finally shaken free of the light airs that dogged their departure from Genova, Italy, and now the competition is back at full throttle. With fresh Mediterranean breezes filling in overnight, the IMOCA fleet has sprung into life, powering south at speeds of over 30 knots. For the French entry Paprec Arkéa, skippered by Yoann Richomme, it’s been a near-perfect start to Leg 5 — and their

News13 Aug 20253 min read

Kiel Sets the Course – Where Sail, Science and the Baltic’s Future Collide

In Kiel the talk wasn’t of spinnakers and start guns – at least, not at first. The city played host to The Ocean Race Summit Kiel, a gathering where ocean scientists, policy shapers, industry leaders and world-class sailors traded race tactics for hard truths about the state of our seas.

Races13 Jun 20251 min read

Sailor Ambrogio Beccaria, with Mapei, Takes Collective Strength into Prestigious IMOCA and The Ocean Race Europe

Esteemed sailor Ambrogio Beccaria is preparing for a highly anticipated debut in the world of IMOCA, backed by partner Mapei.

Races25 Aug 20252 min read

Sleepless Hours Ahead as Porto’s Scoring Gate Looms Large

Two days into Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe, and the Bay of Biscay is dishing out exactly what everyone feared — flat seas, fickle breeze, and a fleet so tight you can throw a net over the top five. With Cape Finisterre closing fast, the sailors are staring down a long, sleepless night where one bad sail trim could cost everything.

Races16 Aug 20252 min read

Tacks, Traffic, and Tired Eyes: The Final Push to Portsmouth

The opening chapter of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 has already been a thriller — Kiel’s coastal hustle, the straight-line sprint across the North Sea — but the final act is shaping up to be pure endurance theatre. Less than 100 miles to go, and the finish promises a marathon of light winds, tight lanes, and endless, back-breaking manoeuvres.

News13 Sept 20255 min read

Final Push to Montenegro: A Grand Mediterranean Showdown

The stage is set for a finale worthy of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. Seven hardened IMOCA crews, battle-tested from weeks of light-air duels, bone-shaking sprints, and sleepless nights, now line up for the ultimate test: a 2,000-nautical mile marathon from Genoa, Italy to Boka Bay, Montenegro.

News19 Aug 20252 min read

Biotherm storms to Portsmouth as Malizia’s Dover gamble strikes gold

Bright skies, patchy breeze, and a finish line just off the Isle of Wight — Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe wrapped up with Biotherm banking a faultless win, and Malizia stealing second with a gutsy call off Dover.

News11 Sept 20263 min read

United by the Ocean Seals Historic Atlantic Triumph in Thrilling Coastal Duel

French crew edges out American rivals by minutes after 3000-mile sprint across the North Atlantic

News10 Sept 20263 min read

Final Stretch Thrills as Leaders Race for Lorient Glory

High-speed reaching delivers pure offshore drama as the inaugural Atlantic sprint nears its climax

Races16 May 20263 min read

From Arctic Ice Lines to Caribbean Trades — IMOCA’s 2026 Calendar Promised a Full-Throttle Year

The IMOCA Class entered 2026 with a five-race calendar blending solo endurance and fully-crewed intensity, setting the stage for one of the most demanding and technically advanced offshore seasons yet.

News09 Sept 20263 min read

A Thousand Miles From Lorient, the Atlantic Tightens Its Grip

Only four miles separated the leading trio as DMG MORI, United by the Ocean, 11th Hour Racing and a repaired Team Malizia searched for the fastest path towards Brittany.

News03 Sept 20263 min read

The Long Atlantic Chase Begins Beyond New York

Boris Herrmann's new Team Malizia yacht led a tightly packed, gender-balanced fleet into bumpy seas as the inaugural 3,000-mile race from New York to Lorient finally began.

News16 May 20263 min read

From Arctic Ice Lines to Caribbean Trades — IMOCA’s 2026 Calendar Promised a Full-Throttle Year

News29 Apr 20262 min read

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Departs From Seattle, Marking Milestones and Leaving Memories Behind

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, renowned for turning everyday people into ocean racers, bid adieu to Seattle as they embarked on the penultimate leg of their thrilling global race route.

News20 Jul 20263 min read

Revolution Met Evolution as Malizia 4 and DMG MORI Global One Redefined IMOCA Design

Malizia 4 and DMG MORI Global One brought opposing IMOCA design philosophies to The Ocean Race Atlantic, setting revolution against evolution in a fascinating test of offshore speed and reliability.