The Globe40 in the Tasman Sea – Heading south towards the roaring forties
Follow the exciting journey of the GLOBE40 Class40 fleet as they navigate the Tasmanian Sea towards the Roaring Forties.
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Raven and Be Cool set to headline the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race features the innovative yachts Raven and Be Cool starting from Marina Lanzarote on January 11, racing to Antigua.
Globe40 – Pacific Ocean to cross as start for a New Year
Competitors of the GLOBE40 2025/2026 begin their Pacific Ocean crossing from Sydney to Valparaiso, marking an adventurous New Year race.
2025 Launceston to Hobart overall winner
Discover the thrilling results of the 2025 Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race, featuring winner Footloose and impressive performances by other competitors.
Alien dominates the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
Justin Brenan’s yacht Alien sweeps all categories in the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’ Yacht Race, winning AMS and PHS trophies.
The Jackal wins line honours in 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
The Jackal wins line honours in the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’ Yacht Race, completing the 435 nautical miles in 3 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes.
Min River sailed by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison win Overall victory in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The protest against BNC – my::NET / LEON has been upheld by the International Jury, who have subsequently imposed a time penalty of one hour and five minutes (1hr 5min) to their elapsed time.
Cliffhanger finish in 2025 Melbourne to Hobart yacht race
The 2025 Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’ Yacht Race is set for a cliffhanger finish as competitors battle for victory on the River Derwent.
6 boats have now finished the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart
MasterLock Comanche takes line honours in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart after last winning in 2022 as Andoo Comanche
Smooth sailing and starry skies in 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Race
Smooth sailing conditions mark the first day of the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, featuring close competition among the fleet.
Race around Australia returns 40 years on from Bicentennial
The Race Around Australia 2028 is a thrilling doublehanded yacht race returning to Sydney, celebrating 40 years since the 1988 Bicentennial.
The Jackal sets the pace in the 53rd Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
The 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race kicks off under ideal conditions as The Jackal leads the fleet towards Hobart in a thrilling ocean challenge.
Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties
Clipper Race sailors confront fierce conditions in the Roaring Forties as they arrive in Fremantle, Australia, after weeks at sea.
80th Rolex Sydney Hobart underway
The 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race kicks off with fierce competition as LawConnect and Master Lock Comanche clash off the New South Wales coast.
Palm Beach XI christened in Sydney
Witness the christening of Palm Beach XI in Sydney, marking its return for the iconic 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Transat Café L’Or – Prizegiving time
The TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR awards celebrated top duos in the ULTIM, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, and Class40 classes after an intense race from Le Havre to Martinique.
Globe40 – Belgium Ocean Racing – Second of the 3rd leg Reunion-Sydney
Stay updated with the latest sailing news from Globe40, covering Belgium Ocean Racing in the thrilling 3rd leg from Reunion to Sydney.
Credit Mutuel returns to victory in Sydney
Crédit Mutuel wins the 3rd leg of the GLOBE40 race from Reunion Island to Sydney, setting a new Class40 speed record.
Arc+ 2025 prizegiving in Grenada
Celebrate the successful culmination of ARC+ 2025 with the joyous prizegiving event in Grenada, honouring participants from around the globe.
Strong Jeanneau Sun Fast line up for the 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Join the excitement of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as Jeanneau Sun Fast yachts gear up for an intense offshore challenge.
Road to Hobart intensifies as Australian Maxi Championship launches in style
Master Lock Comanche clinches victory in the opening race of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship at the Cabbage Tree Island Race.
Master Lock Comanche takes line honours with LawConnect second
Master Lock Comanche wins Line Honours in the Cabbage Tree Island Race, with Thorpe’s LawConnect finishing second ahead of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart.
Globe40 – An unforgettable week in the roaring forties
GLOBE40 competitors navigate the challenging Southern Ocean on their way to Sydney, facing fierce conditions and fierce competition.
The veil is lifted on Gitana 18, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
The new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Gitana 18, was unveiled in Lorient, heralding a new era of high-performance offshore multihulls.
First boat of ARC+ 2025 arrives in Grenada
The first boat of ARC+ 2025, Enjoy The Silence, arrives in Grenada after a swift transatlantic journey, greeted by joyful celebrations.
IRC overall contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race
With 50 days until the start, four contenders eye the IRC overall win in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Antigua.
Rolex Sydney Hobart line honours champ throws down gauntlet
The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race set for Boxing Day features 133 contenders, including past champions and new challengers.
Clipper Race sets sail back to paradise in the Whitsundays
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returns to Airlie Beach, Queensland, this January, bringing excitement and adventure to the Whitsundays.
ARC 2025 fleet sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 800 sailors set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia in the exciting 40th edition of the ARC Rally.
Third leg of the Globe40 heads to Sydney
The GLOBE40 sailing race sets off from Reunion Island to Sydney, promising over 5,000 nautical miles of thrilling competition and adventure.
Black Jack 100 to take on Leopard 3
Will we see Palm Beach XI join the RORC Caribbean 600 showdown between Black Jack 100 and Leopard 3 in Antigua’s challenging waters.
The 2028 Vendée Globe rules unveiled
Discover the unveiled rules for the 2028 Vendée Globe, as skippers prepare to face the ultimate solo sailing challenge from Les Sables d’Olonne.
Transat Café L’Or – Pirouelle and Chateau score nail biting Class 40 win
Guillaume Pirouelle and Cedric Chateau from Normandy claim a nail-biting win in Class 40 at TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR, Le Havre to Fort De France.
Palm Beach Motor Yachts unveils impressive upgrades to Palm Beach XI
Palm Beach Motor Yachts reveals exciting upgrades to the iconic Palm Beach XI sailboat ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.
Transat Café L’Or – Class40 convergence
Follow the latest updates on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR race as Class40 skippers navigate challenging waters towards Martinique in a thrilling showdown.
ARC+ 2025 starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 400 sailors embark on the ARC+ 2025 from Las Palmas to Cape Verde, kicking off an exciting transatlantic sailing adventure.
The “Sharps” Class40 in the Globe40 – Barco Brasil take the lead in La Reunion
BARCO BRASIL leads the Class40 ‘Sharps’ in the GLOBE40, finishing in Reunion after a remarkable race from Cape Verde.
Imoca podium completed on the Transat Café L’Or Le Havre Normandie
The TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR completes its podium in Martinique as Jérémie Beyou wins the IMOCA class in an exciting finish.
Viabilis Oceans win the Ocean Fifty class in TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR
Baptiste Hulin and Thomas Rouxel clinched victory in the Ocean Fifty class of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie 2025, crossing the finish line in Fort-de-France.
SVR-Lazartigue win ULTIM division of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR
Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas win the ULTIM division of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie 2025, arriving first in Fort-de-France.
