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Vendee Globe Day 3 – Sam Goodchild takes lead off Portugal

Britain’s Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) has taken the lead in the Vendée Globe solo race around the world as the leaders of the 40 boat fleet descend south down the Iberian peninsula

Vendee Globe – Sam Goodchild in leading pack heading to Cape Finisterre

Pre-race favourite Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prevoyance)  leads the 40 boat Vendée Globe fleet towards Cape Finisterre on the NW corner of Spain.

Pip Hare – “I want to finish the race with no regrets and knowing I took every opportunity”

Even to many seasoned Vendée Globe fans Britain’s Pip Hare was a complete unknown before the start of the last Vendee Globe

It’s Official – 38th America’s Cup Statement outlines future of the global sporting property

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has reminded us that they have accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 38th America’s Cup (AC38)

World Sailing Awards – Marit Bouwmeester (NED) and Botin & Trittel (ESP) named Rolex Sailors of the Year

Sailing’s highest achievers were honoured at the 30th World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall.

Nacra 17 European Championships kick-off the long road to the 2028 Los Angeles Games

The Circolo Velico Sferracavallo, in Palermo, Italy, will host the 2024 Nacra 17 European Championships starting Wednesday 6 November

2024 Bermuda Gold Cup victory for Johnie Berntsson of Sweden

Johnie Berntsson of Sweden and his team have won the 2024 Bermuda Gold Cup. This is Berntsson’s fourth win,  previously winning in 2008, 2014 and 2023.

2025 will see an updated version of the Racing Rules of Sailing in play

Every four years the Racing Rules of Sailing are updated following the Olympics. The new rules come into force on 1st January 2025

New Zealander Luke Deegan leads 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans

New Zealander Luke Deegan snatched the lead of the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship after just one race completed on Saturday

Darcey Shaw is iQFOiL Under 19 World Champion

Britain’s Darcey Shaw was confirmed as iQFOiL Under 19 World Champion after Saturday brought sunny skies but no wind in Sa Ràpita, Mallorca

OK Dinghy struggle to validate European Championship in Mallorca

The OK Dinghy Europeans in Palma, Mallorca, have reached the penultimate day of competition still requiring one more race for a valid championship.

iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds – Rain stops play in Sa Ràpita, Mallorca

Due to a general alert issued by the Balearic Island authorities last night, iQFOiL Worlds racing was canceled Friday as heavy rains and storms swept over the island