Fleet heads toward French coast after a tricky night of light winds
The Ocean Race fleet faces freshening winds as they speed toward the French coast after a challenging night near Mallorca.
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Biotherm and Holcim-PRB stage a breakaway north of the Balearic Islands
Biotherm and Holcim – PRB are locked in a thrilling battle for the lead as they sail from Cartagena, Spain to Nice, France in The Ocean Race Europe 2025.
Entries open for 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
Entries are now open for the prestigious 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, a thrilling challenge for sailors on Tasmania’s stunning coast.
Fleet powers out of Cartagena with uncertain forecast ahead
The Ocean Race fleet departs Cartagena, Spain, facing unpredictable Mediterranean weather as they race towards Nice, France.
The International Jury has awarded Team Holcim-PRB redress after collision in Kiel
Team Holcim-PRB receives redress points after a collision in Kiel during Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, allowing them to focus on upcoming races.
20th Palermo-Montecarlo – Top prize for Manticore as Black Jack sets another new record
Black Jack wins the 20th Palermo-Montecarlo, setting a new record while Manticore claims the overall title in thrilling maxi class competition.
Perfect finish for Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm in Cartagena
Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm secures a perfect finish in Cartagena, leading The Ocean Race Europe after a challenging Leg 2.
Leaders stall as chasers surge – Mediterranean throws race wide open
The Mediterranean race heats up as Paprec Arkéa loses its lead, with Biotherm surging ahead towards Cartagena in unpredictable wind conditions.
His First Race, a Baptism of Fire – Now He’s ORCV Ocean Racer of the Year
Cameron McKenzie named ORCV Ocean Racer of the Year for his outstanding contributions to sailing in Australia and inspiring young sailors.
Paprec Arkéa powers past Biotherm in drag race down the Portuguese coast
Paprec Arkéa surges ahead in a thrilling race down the Portuguese coast, leaving Biotherm and Holcim-PRB in pursuit as they near the Gulf of Cádiz.
Cooloola crew latest to be lured by Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
Alan Hill and his Cooloola crew are set to compete in the challenging Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race starting October 11, 2025.
All to play for as fleet packs tight toward Cape Finisterre
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 heats up as teams battle for position nearing Cape Finisterre, with tension rising in the Bay of Biscay.
RORC announces dates for 2027 Admiral’s Cup, building on spectacular comeback
The Royal Ocean Racing Club announces the 2027 Admiral’s Cup dates, set for July 15-30, promising thrilling offshore racing in London.
Fleet storms out of Portsmouth as Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe begins
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 kicks off Leg 2 from Portsmouth, with Biotherm leading the fleet towards Cartagena and the scoring gate at The Needles.
Entries Open 2025 Launceston to Hobart
Harcourts Hobart announced as naming rights sponsor for Tasmania’s celebrated offshore classic The Derwent Sailing Squadron and Tamar Yacht Club are excited to open entries for the 2025 Harcourts Hobart Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race, a true Tasmanian tradition now…
Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again for The Ocean Race Europe
After four intense days of repairs, doubts, and relentless teamwork, Ambrogio Beccaria’s IMOCA Allagrande Mapei is ready to head to Portsmouth for the start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe. Since the collision on Sunday, 10 August,…
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 – Biotherm seals win
Biotherm raced into Portsmouth with maximum points and a commanding early lead, while Malizia’s daring inshore gamble at Dover stole second place. The first leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 ended in bright but fickle conditions off the Isle…
The Ocean Race Europe – Paul Meilhat in control
Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm has turned pre-race promise into early dominance, leading The Ocean Race Europe into the North Sea after a clean, controlled first 24 hours. From the moment the fleet left Kiel, Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm have looked every inch…
Collision sends 2 boats back to Kiel at start of The Ocean Race Europe
All crew safe after Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing touch at high speed Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande…
The Ocean Race Europe – Leg One to be complex and intense
Kiel – Portsmouth: Ready for Leg 1 The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe, starting this Sunday afternoon, promises to be a demanding one. On the menu between Kiel, Germany and Portsmouth, England: The Baltic Sea, the North Sea,…
Final wrap film of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup
The Admiral’s Cup is back – reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club’s centenary celebrations and the 100th…
The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days in Kiel
The Ocean Race Europe has opened in Kiel with sailors, teams, stakeholders and fans enjoying the festivities in Ocean Live Park and the speed runs on the waters off the Kiel Canal ahead of the race start scheduled for Sunday…
Video Wrap – Rolex Fastnet Race 2025
COWES, 6 August 2025: The centenary Rolex Fastnet Race delivered all the drama and glory offshore sailing fans could ask for, as over 440 yachts took on the legendary 695-mile challenge. From Léon’s overall IRC victory to Black Jack 100’s…
The 2025 Admiral’s Cup – Emotional – Rare – Unforgettable
The Admiral’s Cup is back – reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club’s centenary celebrations and the 100th…
Local Chandlery Helping Young Sailors Take on Meaningful Roles Offshore
Will Baum didn’t grow up in a sailing family—but that didn’t stop him from falling in love with the sport. At 12 years old, he was “thrown into a cadet” and never looked back. By 16, he was working in…
Léon wins the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin: 31 July 2025: Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert’s JPK 1050 Léon has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race. No other boat still racing on the 695 nautical mile course can catch the French doublehanded duo for overall…
Marine Rescue responds to Medical Emergency during Sydney Gold Coast Race
Source – Marine Rescue Port Stephens Facebook PAN PAN at Sea – Medical Emergency 25 Nautical Miles Offshore At 8:45am on Sunday morning 27 July, Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a PAN PAN call via marine radio — a specific…
Rolex Fastnet Race – Black Jack 100 takes monohull line honours
CHERBOURG-EN-CONTENTIN, 29 July 2025: Remon Vos’ RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. The sleek 100-footer and her 19 crew crossed the finish line…
Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Winners
‘Catch Me If You Can’ – Smuggler Puts Down the Hammer and Goes Unchallenged The reigning Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Champion, Smuggler, set a clear goal to open her offshore season with strength and continue her streak of top performances. She delivered on…
SVR Lazartigue defends her Fastnet Race multihull line honours
CHERBOURG-EN-CONTENTIN, 28 July 2025: As dawn was showing its first rays this morning off Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, so the sleek light blue triple-hulled form of the Ultim trimaran SVR Lazartigue sped across the finish line of the 51st Rolex Fastnet Race to…
Rolex Fastnet Race – Australian first timers in the chocolates
CHERBOURG-EN-CONTENTIN, 27 July: Compared to the morning after the start of the last two Rolex Fastnet Races, this year’s special centenary edition has seen just a tiny number of retirements as the frontrunners fan out across the Celtic Sea and…
Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race gets underway with record fleet
COWES, 26 July: Spectators in their thousands swarmed Cowes Green and the shores of the western Solent to witness the starts of the 51st Rolex Fastnet Race from 1120 until 1320 BST today. This year’s event marks the centenary of…
Gold Coast Yacht Race Start Delivers Ultimate Conditions
Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race The Weather Gods Promised – and Delivered The start gun for the 2025 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race fired at 1300hrs sharp, sending the fleet off in stunning conditions. The early morning clouds and light…
Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race – Ready to blast off
COWES, 25 July: For the 444 yachts entered in the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s centennial Rolex Fastnet Race all eyes remain on the weather going into the last hours before the start tomorrow (Saturday 26 July). This looks set to be…
Transpac 2025 – A Round of Applause for the Winners
Third and final trophy ceremony recognizes overall winners, special awards & more The 2025 Transpacific Yacht Race celebrated its Final Awards Ceremony and Closing Party on Saturday, July 19, at the Kaneohe Yacht Club, in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The last of…
The world’s best sailing photographs of the year
Get ready to celebrate the world’s best sailing photographs of the year The 16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award will once again reassemble the world’s best marine photographers from all over the world. The prize giving will…
From light air to full send – Admiral’s Cup opens with a test of endurance
Cowes, 20 July 2025: The Admiral’s Cup got underway with a light start for the 160nm Channel Race but by the next morning the fleet returned with all of the crews soaking wet and bleary eyed, having gone through the…
Meet the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Commentary Team
Olympian Lisa Darmanin and Rolex Sydney Hobart Winner Jack Macartney to Lead Live Broadcast of Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to confirm Olympian Darmanin and 2022 & 2024 Rolex Sydney…
IMOCAs blaze a trail through Fastnet history
IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race: ocean racing’s state of the art Cowes, 16 July 2025: One of the most historic and eternally ground-breaking oceanic racing yacht classes is the IMOCA. These 60 footers are the world’s most advanced offshore…
Transpac 2025 – Moon River Tonight!
Earning the podium: How Transpac’s first finishers did it. From a maxi-sled to a doublehanded keelboat and a 68-foot catamaran, the first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring. Few finish lines are more spectacular—or…
