Sailing News

Vendee Globe Holcim
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.

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.

Vendee Globe Race Start
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.

Vendee Globe Pip Hare
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

AC38 Event Statement
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
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 Euroes Promo
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