Sportsmanship Articles
The 56th installment of the esteemed La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta kicked off with a meteoric Channel crossing that kept the avid Figaro sailors on their toes with a steady stream of maneuvers and mark roundings. Inside this constant zigzag, the sailors shared in the relief of completing the final course mark of this first leg, symbolized by the Needles Fairway buoy.
The leg, characterized by the stunning chalk cliffs contrasting with the restless sea but offering little time for sightseeing, is projected to wrap up early Thursday morning in the charming town of Roscoff, located in the breathtaking Bay of Morlaix.
10-09-2025
HF50 Catamarans SailGP Sir Ben Ainslie, CEO & Co-owner of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, said: “It’s been three years since we last raced on British waters, so we’re delighted to be returning home — especially to a race track we know so well. The squad certainly caught the eye of the Waterloo crowds during rush hour today, and we can’t wait to capture the attention of the sell-out crowd in Portsmouth in just one month’s time, as the most exciting racing on water returns to the UK.
17-07-2025