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Wily old fox of the oceans Jean Le Cam is top of the rankings Saturday

As many suspected given the forecast for downwind sailing and multiple transition zones, the wily old fox of the oceans Jean Le Cam on his non-foiling IMOCA who is top of the rankings Saturday morning.

Vendee Globe Day 5 – Maxime Sorel is the first skipper to abandon the tenth edition of the race

French Vendée Globe skipper Maxime Sorel, is unfortunately the first skipper to abandon the tenth edition of the race.

New Olmpic Classes ‘Sailing Grand Slam Regattas’ to raise Olympic sailing’s profile

The Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca organisation has released advance notice of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) regatta series

Portsmouth to host return of SailGP Grand Prix to UK on 19-20 July 2025

Portsmouth, on the southcoast of England, is to host the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix to the UK on the weekend of 19-20 July 2025.

Vendee Globe Day 4 – French skipper Nicolas Lunven sets a new 24h distance record

Nicolas Lunven, French solo skipper of Holcim-PRB has set a new 24h distance record. and moves into 7th on the leaderboard.

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.