Boat Articles
Class40 top guns enter Rolex Fastnet Race More than 200 Class 40s now exist. The latest hull number allocated by the class is #212 Luca Rosetti’s Muso 40 Maccaferri Futura, which is one of the 24 so far entered in this year’s edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s premier event, due to set sail from Cowes on 26 July.
Currently Italy is the rising star in the French short-handed classes.
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The 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race
25-06-2025
The 52nd Trofeo de Vela Conde de Godó is happening now at the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (RCN Barcelona). Announced via posts on X, this regatta features around 100 boats from 14 nations, including a Promoción class and the Godó Women’s Cup, emphasising inclusivity and competition. Also in May, the Melges 24 European Sailing Series is underway in Riva, Italy, as noted on X, drawing competitive sailors to this renowned series.
17-06-2025
Gypsy Moth IV is one of the most iconic yachts in British maritime history, known for her association with legendary sailor Sir Francis Chichester.
Built in 1966 by Camper and Nicholsons, the 53-foot ketch was purpose-designed to help Sir Francis Chichester to attempt a remarkable feat,
to sail solo around the world with just one stop. Which had never before been accomplished.
Constructed using cold-moulded Honduras mahogany on a lightweight frame, Gypsy Moth IV was a blend of traditional craftsmanship and
innovative engineering for its time. Chichester set sail from Plymouth, England, in August 1966 and returned in May 1967, completing the voyage in 226 days at sea.
21-05-2025
Gypsy Moth IV is one of the most iconic yachts in British maritime history, known for her association with legendary sailor Sir Francis Chichester.
Built in 1966 by Camper and Nicholsons, the 53-foot ketch was purpose-designed to help Sir Francis Chichester to attempt a remarkable feat,
to sail solo around the world with just one stop. Which had never before been accomplished.
Constructed using cold-moulded Honduras mahogany on a lightweight frame, Gypsy Moth IV was a blend of traditional craftsmanship and
innovative engineering for its time. Chichester set sail from Plymouth, England, in August 1966 and returned in May 1967, completing the voyage in 226 days at sea.
15-05-2025
Gypsy Moth IV is one of the most iconic yachts in British maritime history, known for her association with legendary sailor Sir Francis Chichester.
Built in 1966 by Camper and Nicholsons, the 53-foot ketch was purpose-designed to help Sir Francis Chichester to attempt a remarkable feat,
to sail solo around the world with just one stop. Which had never before been accomplished.
Constructed using cold-moulded Honduras mahogany on a lightweight frame, Gypsy Moth IV was a blend of traditional craftsmanship and
innovative engineering for its time. Chichester set sail from Plymouth, England, in August 1966 and returned in May 1967, completing the voyage in 226 days at sea.
15-05-2025