OGR – End of leg 3
Sterna and Explorer Finally Finish Leg 3 of McIntyre OGR.Clock Ticking as Translated 9 set sail for Punta del Este!. The final two yachts racing leg three of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race are in! Just as day broke under…
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Ultims – “Trust in your instincts” Thomas Coville reflects before his final big charge to the finish
In second place in the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest solo multihull round the world race, Thomas Coville is working west of the Azores high pressure system and has just under 1500 miles to the finish line in Brest. When he crosses,…
Ultims – Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild back on the racetrack
Saturday 24 february 2024 – After a three-day wait in Horta, in the main marina of the island of Faial, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild headed back out to sea this Saturday 24 February at 10:45 UTC, which equates to…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Class Winners Emerge
IRC Zero, IRC One & Class40 decided Antigua, 23 February 2024: On the fourth day of the RORC Caribbean 600, Thursday 22 February, class winners were decided for IRC Zero in the early hours, the Class40 division in the afternoon, and…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Battle Lines Drawn for Class40 Division
Antigua, 22 February 2024: On day four of the RORC Caribbean 600 six of the 11-strong Class40 division were heading towards Redonda, the final island of the 600-mile race. The six-pack of Class40s were in a group just 15 miles apart,…
GSC – The war of attrition isn’t over yet
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeA circumnavigation by sail is one of the most extreme and difficult sporting feats to bring to a successful conclusion and less than 200 people ever managed to do it solo and non stop….
Ultims – Big bad Louis is holding up proceedings
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest race leader Charles Caudrelier and the ULTIM Maxi Edmond de Rothschild have been in the Azores port of Horta since Wednesday morning waiting for storm Louis to leave the Bay of Biscay and a weather window to…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Leopard 3 declared overall winner
ANTIGUA, 22 February 2024: The Royal Ocean Racing Club has announced that the Farr 100 Leopard 3 (MON), skippered by Joost Schuijff is the overall winner of the 2024 RORC Caribbean 600. While 24 boats are still racing under the…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Leopard 3 Dare to Dream
Antigua, 21 February 2024: Farr 100 Leopard 3 (MON) skippered Joost Schuijff took Monohull Line Honours in the 2024 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 02 Days 01 Hrs 23 Mins and 18 Secs. Leopard 3 Crew: Joost Schuijff,…
GSC – Winter storm on Philippe Delamare’s route to finish
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengePhilippe Delamare is charging on towards A Coruña and the end is in sight. His distance to finish is now approximately the same as a Fastnet, Sydney to Hobart or Middle Sea Race, just…
Ultims – The Maxi Edmond de Rothschild heads for shelter in the Azores
Wednesday February 21, 2024 – In early February, Charles Caudrelier, already the firm leader of the Arkea Ultim Challenge, had to put his race on hold for 48 hours right in the middle of the Pacific to let a violent storm…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Argo Wins Multihull Thriller
Antigua, 21 February 2024: Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2024 Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 08 Hrs 08 Mins and 40 Secs. Argo Crew: Jason Carroll, Weston Barlow, Chad Corning, Pete…
Ultims – 5th placed Éric Péron passes Cape Horn and sets a Pacific record for this race
Only hours after fourth placed Anthony Marchand – who passed last night at 2225hrs UTC – this afternoon it was the turn of fifth placed Éric Péron (ULTIM ADAGIO) to round Cape Horn. He passed at 1518hrs UTC this afternoon…
Interest mounting in 2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
The Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race has always attracted an extensive array of seasoned offshore yachts and sailors from NSW and other ports, including this year, as owners sign on for the 38th running of the 226 nautical mile…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Day 2
Antigua, 20 February 2024: By morning (0800 AST) on day two of the RORC Caribbean 600, the vast majority of the fleet was negotiating the northerly extreme of the course, weaving through the chicane of islands; Saba, Sint Maarten, and St….
Ultims – Leader Caudrelier “I want a great finish, to share with my team”
Today, Monday, four of the five ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest skippers were reached for a press conference. Charles Caudrelier revealed he has some damage that he has had since the very early days and spoke of his ideals of prudence and…
RORC Caribbean 600 – A Glittering Start
The 15th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started in glorious conditions on Monday 19th February off Fort Charlotte Antigua. Sixty-four boats with over 500 sailors from all over the world took to the start for the non-stop 600nm race…
OGR – Trio Triumph in Leg 3
Busy Finish Line in Punta del Este – Hours Separate The Three New Cape Horners! It was a rainy, nighttime arrival for the former Whitbread winner, L’Esprit d’équipe FR (85), as the wind built in a large rain squall for…
Ultims – Le Cléac’h is back on track
After a little more than 48 hours of technical stopover in Rio de Janeiro, ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest skipper Armel Le Cléac’h and his ULTIM Maxi Banque Populaire XI have returned to the race track. He docked out from Rio at…
Eye on the prize – Contenders primed for the Caribbean 600
The Caribbean 600 presents a challenge unlike any of the world’s premier offshore races. Circumnavigating 11 islands and contending with notoriously difficult currents and tradewinds is hugely demanding and offers one of the most intriguing offshore courses worldwide. With the…
OGR – Triana wins leg 3 on IRC
Four More Power over the line in Punta del Este Leg 3 OGR. Fabulous Finnish Finish, Maiden Make their Mark, Neptune Nail It & Triana Triumph!! Spirit of Helsinki FI (71) powered across the Punta Del Este finish line in…
Lorient Grand Large confirmed as host of 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championship
By World Sailing Lorient Grand Large, Yacht Club de France and the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) will host the 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championship as a fleet of Sun Fast 30 One Design takes to the water off…
Ultims – Le Cléac’h heads into Rio de Janeiro technical stopover after damage to two rudders
Second placed skipper on the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest Armel Le Cléach is a few miles from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil early this Friday afternoon, set to meet members of his shore team at the start of a technical…
GSC – Rescued after 46 hours adrift semi-submerged
William MacBrien rescued after 46 hours adrift semi-submerged in South Pacific By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeWilliam was over 1300 nautical miles west of Cape Horn, over 3000 miles from New Zealand, 1600 miles south of the tiny remote…
Ultims – Damage to Armel Le Cléac’h’s Maxi Banque Populaire XI
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest race leader Charles Caudrelier should cross the Equator tomorrow. In second, 200 miles due south of Rio, Armel Le Cléac’h announced this morning he has damage to his main rudder. Le Cléac’h is heading for…
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 will start from Kiel, Germany
Organisers of The Ocean Race have confirmed Kiel.Sailing.City as the host of the start of The Ocean Race Europe during a press conference in Kiel on Wednesday morning. The event is scheduled to start on 10 August, 2025. Previously, Kiel…
Ultims – Caudrelier’s unrelenting Atlantic climb
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest leader Charles Caudrelier is still slowed off the Brasilian coast, some 100 miles SE of Recife with just over 600 miles to make to cross the Equator. Since he resumed his attack west of Cape Horn after…
OGR – Marie Tabarly Takes Leg 3
Pen Duick VI Triumphant Roaring into Punta del Este in First Place of Cape Horn Leg in McIntyre Ocean Globe! The stunning Pen Duick VI FR (14), skippered by the indomitable Marie Tabarly, roared across the Yacht Club Punta del…
GSC – Live to fight another day
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge The skippers of the Global Solo Challenge have to endure months of navigation in the roaring forties and screaming fifties to reach Cape Horn. After braving storms, technical difficulties, fatigue and cold temperatures,…
Ronnie Simpson is safe and shares difficult farewell
By Marco Nannini – 12/02/2024 We could not be happier in relaying the news that Ronnie Simpson is safe and well and has boarded the Taiwanese ship SAKIZAYA YOUTH. We can only imagine the mix of relief and sadness as…
OGR – Eleven Round the “Rock”
New Cape Horners, Near Misses & Weather Warnings – It’s Been Hectic!Royal Yacht Squadron to Host McIntyre Ocean Globe finish.The Leaderboard and IRC Table Changes Dramatically!! It’s been a very dramatic few days in the Ocean Globe Race. The Italian…
Ultims – Five skippers, five different challenges under scrutiny
In the space of one week, three skippers have passed Cape Horn, first, on 6th February, was Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild), second was Armel Le Cléac’h (Maxi Banque Populaire XI) on Saturday and third very early yesterday morning…
Ultims – Le Cléac’h rounds Cape Horn and heads north
Le Cléac’h rounds Cape Horn and heads north, Anthony Marchand leaves Dunedin and talks of the unrelenting intensity of this race. Second placed skipper on the ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest solo multihull race around the world, Armel Le Cléac’h passed Cape…
OGR – Leader Translated 9 returning to Falklands with hull damage
At 22:15 UTC on February 8th, the owner of Italian yacht Marco Trombetti, Translated 9 ITL (09) currently IRC race leader in the MCINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE RACE contacted Race Control to inform them of damage to the hull of the…
Ultims – The “match within the match” heading to Cape Horn for the weekend
Some 2,700 miles west of ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest leader Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild), the second and third placed rivals are making good speeds in the Pacific Ocean just passed Point Nemo. A little more than 400…
GSC – Difficult times around Cape Horn
Cape Horn lives up to expectations for Andrea Mura and Francois Gouin! By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeWhat an incredible week it has been in the Global Solo Challenge, with storms, apprehension, big seas and strong winds and with…
OGR – Maiden, Spirit Of Helsinki & Neptune Around Cape Horn
Wind and Seas ‘Kind’ for Three Former Whitbread Yachts Passing Horn! The all-female crew racing on the much-loved Maiden UK (03), rounded the infamous Cape Horn at 0415 UTC, on February 8th. The conditions could be considered ‘kind’ for the…
Ultims – Taking a view on ETAs
All five skippers in the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest have an ETA on their agenda. After passing Cape Horn yesterday evening, routings and dynamic weather models are being examined closely to predict when, all things remaining equal, the Maxi Edmond Rothschild…
OGR – Pen Duick VI First To Cape Horn
The renowned 73-foot Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14) skippered by the equally legendary Marie Tabarly, rounded the notorious Cape Horn at 04:51 UTC, 6th February. For Tabarly and her eleven crew, it’s a momentous achievement. But, no doubt, being head of…
Ultims – Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild) passes Cape Horn
Long time leader of the ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest solo multihull race around the world, French skipper Charles Caudrelier on the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is first to pass Cape Horn. He passed the famous landmark at 17:08:20hrs UTC…
