Offshore Sailing Archives

Léon wins the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race

Posted on 02/08/2025 (02/08/2025) by Steve Bryant

Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert after finishing the Rolex Fastnet Race © ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi

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

Posted on 31/07/2025 (31/07/2025) by Steve Bryant

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…