Yacht-Races Articles
The Admiral’s Cup Returns: A New Chapter for the ‘Unofficial World Championship of Offshore Sailing’
After a long hiatus, one of the most iconic and prestigious events in the world of sailing is set to make its dramatic return: the Admiral’s Cup. Known as the “unofficial world championship of offshore racing”, the Admiral’s Cup will re-launch in Cowes, England—the spiritual home of competitive yachting—on 17th July 2025, running through to 1st August.

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Where Nations Sail, Legends Return
17-07-2025
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