Nicolas Lunven, French solo skipper of Holcim-PRB has set a new 24h distance record. and moves into 7th on the leaderboard.
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Copenhagen to Host 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Junior World Championships
The Royal Danish Yacht Club will host the 2025 Junior World Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes from 30 July to 3 August 2025
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.
Kiwi Conrad Colman leads Vendee Globe after starting an Hour late
After New Zealander Conrad Colman found himself forced to start over an hour late after getting a rope snagged in his propellor on MS AMLIN.
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.
No further racing possible for 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship
The 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship was wrapped Sunday with no further racing possible
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