Sailing-Life Articles
The North Sea had no intention of making things easy. Gusts blasted over 35 knots, seas heaved, and the shifting Dutch breeze turned the racecourse into a punishing arena where even the most seasoned crews were caught out. For Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team, this championship was not just about the scoreboard — it was about proof of progress. Several sharp first-roundings at the windward mark demonstrated their ability to mix it at the very front, and the fifth-place race finish confirmed they are edging ever closer to the leaders of the class.
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From North Sea grit to Canary Islands glory – the next chapter awaits.
10-09-2025
A near-replica of the legendary 1913 France II windjammer, it was originally envisioned as Flying Clipper for Star Clippers, but a legal tussle handed it to Tradewind Voyages, who christened it with a name as bold as its silhouette. Launched into a world still reeling from COVID-19 delays, it’s a statement in steel and sail—90% of its 4,500-tonne frame sourced from Ukraine’s Metinvest, built to conquer Arctic chills or Caribbean heatwaves.
23-08-2025
SailGP — the fastest show afloat — has confirmed a major three-season commitment for Germany, making Sassnitz a fixture in 2026 and 2027 after a sell-out debut where Deutsche Bank’s home team won race one and ROCKWOOL Denmark hit a record-breaking 103.93 km/h.
20-08-2025
Cowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze, with all eyes on the forecast: Storm Floris, emerging from Iceland, promised a dramatic shift in wind direction and intensity later in the day
Due to the lighter airs and anticipated changes, race officials postponed the start for two hours and shifted larger Black‑Group yachts off the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) line to a committee‑boat start off Beaulieu, while smaller keelboats and one‑design fleets, including the J/70s, SB20s, Etchells, Dragons, Flying 15s and others, were held offshore near Thorness before any gun was fired
06-08-2025
Leading yacht management company, Hill Robinson, has unveiled its latest innovation - a dedicated, multilingual support helpline for all its crew members.
28-05-2025