Offshore Articles
For offshore sailors, the Admiral’s Cup isn’t just another regatta. It is the World Cup of sailing – a blend of relentless inshore contests and long-haul offshore endurance races, culminating in the Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the sport’s most legendary challenges. The teams that emerge victorious don’t just win a trophy; they etch their names into history.
Key Dates for the Admiral’s Cup 2027 The 2027 Admiral’s Cup will begin on Tuesday 13 July with the opening day of measurement and inspection.
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From Sardinia to Cowes: the road to offshore sailing glory is back.
26-11-2025
For Beyou, 49, this race could mark a long-awaited return to the top step of the podium — his first major win since the 2020 Vendée Arctique. For co-skipper Lagravière, victory would cement his dominance in this transatlantic classic, giving him an unprecedented third consecutive win following triumphs in 2021 and 2023 with Thomas Ruyant.
Charal in Command – A Masterclass at Sea Now on the 11th day at sea, the duo has widened the gap to over 114 miles ahead of Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar aboard MACIF Santé Prévoyance, the reigning IMOCA Globe Series leaders.
10-11-2025
LE HAVRE, FRANCE | The final IMOCA race of the 2025 season has officially roared into life, as 18 of the world’s fastest foiling yachts crossed the start line of the Transat Café L’OR, bound for Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Stretching 4,350 nautical miles across the North Atlantic, the race marks the dramatic finale to a year of relentless competition for the IMOCA fleet — and with conditions building out of the English Channel, this one promises to be fast, furious, and full of fireworks.
05-11-2025
The stage is set. Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will take place on November 29–30 2025 in Mina Zayed, and today the global sailing‑sport powerhouse SailGP has confirmed the addition of platinum‑selling pop sensation Olly Murs as the headline entertainer.
30-10-2025
When the cannons fire from Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day 2025, all eyes will be on one familiar blue hull: Celestial V70.
At the helm will be Sam Haynes, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), defending Rolex Sydney Hobart Overall Champion, and now chasing a historic third Tattersall Cup victory in what promises to be the most competitive edition of the race in decades.
16-10-2025
Under blazing skies and with the Solent simmering in summer heat, the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championships roared back into action on Saturday with the third round of the series: the legendary “Solent 80.” Eighteen boats took on the demanding clockwise circuit around the Isle of Wight, delivering drama, mechanical heartbreak, and spectacular performances—classic offshore racing in all its noisy, unpredictable glory.
21-07-2025
This weekend, the waters of the Solent will come alive with high-octane action as Round 3 of the 2025 UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championship roars into Haslar Marina for the much-anticipated Solent 80. Set for Saturday, 12 July, this event is shaping up to be a showcase of raw speed, adrenaline-fuelled competition, and technical mastery – all played out against the iconic backdrop of the south coast’s legendary boating waters.
12-07-2025
Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat will take place on Saturday June 14th, which will see teams competing for the second round of the 2025 UKOPRA Offshore Championships which will be hosted by Poole Quay Yacht Haven and organised by World Powerboats Events Ltd.
10-06-2025
Discover the all-American Invincible 33 Catamaran, a formidable offshore sportsfisher that mixes audacity with charm.
10-04-2025