On the afternoon of his 35th birthday British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) took the race lead again.
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The Last Sea Dog – Jean-Luc Van Den Heede
The Last Sea Dog tells the story of Jean-Luc Van Den Heede’s life and sailing adventures, during which he rounded Cape Horn 12 times and completed6solo circumnavigations.
DP World and SailGP announce global logistics partnership ahead of Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
DP World and SailGP announce a groundbreaking global smart logistics partnership.
Vendee Globe – Sam Goodchild speeds back into the Vendee race lead on Sunday
British skipper Sam Goodchild took back the Vendee Globe lead in the 18:00 Ranking Sunday and continued to lead at the 22:00 Ranking.
Season opening SailGP Dubai event to feature newbies Mubadala Brazil and Red Bull Italy teams
For the opening SailGP event of the season, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, 23-24 November 2024, the global racing will comprise of eleven F50 race teams.
Vendee Globe – Louis Burton reports a “big crack” on board the IMOCA Bureau Vallée
Vendee Globe, Louis Burton reports a very worrying noise: a “big crack” on board the IMOCA Bureau Vallée.
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.
RC44 fleet return to Caribbean for season final event
After a nine year absence from the Caribbean, the RC44 fleet will return next week for the 44Cup Nanny Cay, taking place over 20-24 November
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.
37th America’s Cup – Matt Sheahan looks at the Jeddah AC40 event
Matt Sheahan looks at the highly controversial Saudi America’s Cup event in Jeddah
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.