Warm-water racing, Vendee Globe update Warm-water racing, Vendee Globe update Warm-water racing, plus news from the Vendee Globe and Cup worlds While February doesn't enjoy the greatest reputation as a fine sailing month for most parts of North America (ahem), the same isn't true for the Caribbean or the Sunshine State. by David Schmidt Posted 4 Feb 08:00 PST 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry This edition will feature three new divisions and two-race format The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is excited to announce that entries are now open, and the Notice of Race has been published for the 4th ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2025. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Feb 10:19 PST YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan His forward-looking vision led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda In 1967, the forward-looking vision of His Highness the Aga Khan led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 5 Feb 09:15 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall It's a wrap! Unique by its magnitude and design—a dedicated cruising rally run in conjunction with the racing regatta that's been the hallmark of the event—the seventh edition of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally. by Caribbean Multihull Challenge Posted 5 Feb 08:47 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update There are still 11 skippers at sea racing While we've now had 22 finishers in the Vendée Globe there are still 11 skippers at sea racing. In this much later than usual daily video we get updates from Kojiro Shiraishi, Oliver Heer, take a look at the tracker, then Conrad Colman concludes our show. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Feb 08:04 PST NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 Kawil takes final race, and the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup comes to a close The final race of the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup has come to a close and Kawil has been named overall series winner. by Isla McKechnie Posted 5 Feb 03:23 PST YJA Marks 70th Anniversary YJA Marks 70th Anniversary With New Branding and Exciting Events The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) is proud to announce its 70th anniversary in 2025, celebrating seven decades of championing excellence in marine journalism. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 5 Feb 02:00 PST New Traveller Car Systems from Allen New Traveller Car Systems from Allen Meticulously engineered to enhance control for dinghies, cats, and keelboats up to 28ft Meticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft, these new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water. by Allen Posted 5 Feb 01:00 PST Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations A superb weekend for the Australian 18 Footers League The Australian 18 Footers League celebrated its 90th Anniversary and the past weekend with three days of action-packed racing over Sydney Harbour - from east of the Sydney Opera House to Middle Harbour in the north. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Feb 21:48 PST The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The Good, the Bad and the Ugly If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight provided it If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight has provided it. We've seen the whole spectrum of goings on, from the superb in the Vendée Globe, to the baffling with the British America's Cup team. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Feb 12:00 PST Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper Chased all the way by the 'space fighter' Tanguy Le Turquais It will go down as one of the great battles in Vendée Globe history that featured a fun-filled but competitive "bromance" between two young French sailors who ended up finishing just 16 minutes apart. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Feb 07:02 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge day 4 Caribbean Multihull Challenge day 4 Sunday was the fourth and last day of the challenge for all divisions Sunday was the fourth and last day of the challenge for all divisions. Time for sailors to cross the finish lines in their category and register the last bullets on the scoreboard. Weather conditions were perfect for surprises. by Caribbean Multihull Challenge Posted 4 Feb 06:24 PST More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup Recent team entries include the CYCA, YCM, YCCS and a Baltic Sea Team The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that confirmed entries for the 2025 Admiral's Cup have increased to 13 teams, with more teams set to be announced in the coming months. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 4 Feb 05:41 PST Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in even the most challenging conditions, the robust, lightweight and stylish Furler introduces innovative hybrid-bearing technology for the first time. by Barton Marine Posted 4 Feb 04:00 PST C-Tech technology at the 2024 Moth Worlds C-Tech technology at the 2024 Moth Worlds C-Tech reflects on its latest advancements in carbon fibre solutions and technology As the dust settles from the recent Moth Worlds at Manly Sailing Club, C-Tech takes a moment to reflect on its latest advancements in carbon fibre solutions and technology. by Anna Merchant|C-Tech Posted 4 Feb 03:51 PST Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe His elapsed time is 85 days, 20 hours and 32 minutes After a final cold night in light winds on the Bay of Biscay, Italy's Giancarlo Pedote completed his second consecutive Vendée Globe when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 22nd place at 0834hrs today Tuesday 4th February. by Vendée Globe media Posted 4 Feb 01:46 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update Joschke, Le Cam, Colman finish overnight Overnight we had Isabelle Joschke, Jean Le Cam and Conrad Colman arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne to finish the Vendée Globe, so we start with footage and the stats for their races, and then an update from Giancarlo Pedote as he approached the line. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Feb 01:11 PST Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024 Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024 Crossing the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne today at 04 06 33 hrs UTC Conrad Colman, the Kiwi skipper of MS Amlin, completed his second Vendée Globe today when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne at 04 06 33 hrs (UTC). by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 21:15 PST Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Completing his fifth successful Vendée Globe this morning Legendary French ocean racing veteran Jean Le Cam completed his fifth successful Vendée Globe solo round the world race at the age of 65 this Tuesday morning when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 20th position at 03 53 02 hrs UTC. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 20:37 PST Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Crossing the finish line at 2328 UTC on 3 February Isabelle Joschke crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in 19th position, after 85 days, 11hrs & 26 mins of racing. Four years after a first participation that ended in retirement, the skipper of MACSF completed her non-stop unassisted circumnavigation. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 16:37 PST Alan Roura finishes 18th in Vendée Globe Alan Roura finishes 18th in Vendée Globe It was something of a bittersweet moment for Roura as he took his finish gun. Today the Swiss skipper Alan Roura, at the age of just 31, completed his third consecutive Vendée Globe. The solo skipper of HUBLOT crossed the line off Les Sables d'Olonne at 11:57.48 hrs to take 18th place in an elapsed time of 84 days 23hrs 55 mins. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 05:22 PST Tanguy Le Turquais finishes 17th in Vendée Globe Tanguy Le Turquais finishes 17th in Vendée Globe In a boat transformed into a DIY workshop at different times On crossing the finish line this February 3 at 1137hrs UTC, after 84 days, 23 hours and 35 minutes of racing, Tanguy Le Turquais has made a dream come true: to complete his Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 05:03 PST Benjamin Ferré finishes 16th in the Vendée Globe Benjamin Ferré finishes 16th in the Vendée Globe A rookie leads the straight daggerboard fleet into Les Sables D'Olonne A Vendée Globe rookie, Benjamin has come a long way since he discovered ocean racing only six years ago! At 34, the skipper of Monnoyeur - DUO For a JOB completed his non-stop, unassisted round the world race on February 3rd in 16th place. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 04:18 PST 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race Summary 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race Summary A celebration of speed, skill and endurance The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race started from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. The 3,000-nautical-mile race across the Atlantic attracted sailors from 19 different nations, bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 3 Feb 03:50 PST Vendée Globe Monday 3rd February Update Vendée Globe Monday 3rd February Update Manic Monday in Les Sables d'Olonne After Romain Attanasio and Yannick Bestaven arrived in Les Sables d'Olonne on Sunday, it's possible we're going to see no less than eight Vendée Globe finishers today. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Feb 02:57 PST NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil made her move - Day 2 NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil made her move - Day 2 Kawil made her move from second to first place overall on the second day of the NZ Millennium Cup. On a day of light airs and a swift course around Rakino Island, Kawil made her move from second to first place overall on the second day of the NZ Millennium Cup. by Isla McKechnie Posted 3 Feb 02:19 PST Damien Seguin finishes 15th in the Vendée Globe Damien Seguin finishes 15th in the Vendée Globe Succeeding in his bet to continue sailing at the highest level After 84 days, 20 hours and 31 minutes of racing, Damien Seguin crossed the finish line of his second consecutive Vendée Globe, in 15th position. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 01:15 PST 2025 iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote 2025 iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote Emma Wilson and Johan Søe triumph at the inaugural edition The #1 iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday with the Medal Series crowning Johan Søe (DEN 37) and Emma Wilson (GBR 7) as the first champions of the 2025 season. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 2 Feb 21:40 PST 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series Event 2 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series Event 2 Surge strikes first, fast, and never looks back Ryan McKillen's Surge ran the table in Miami for the second edition of the 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series. by M32 World Posted 2 Feb 19:08 PST St. Thomas Sailing Center Open House St. Thomas Sailing Center Open House Dozens Enjoy free Sailboat Rides on Sunday Brief passing showers didn't dampen the fun for dozens of community members who came out Sunday afternoon for the St. Thomas Sailing Center's (STSC) Open House. "It's always fun to be part of the maritime scene," says Kewanna Young, of St. Thomas. by Carol Bareuther Posted 2 Feb 17:16 PST 2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 3 2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 3 In the race toward fun, there is no finish line! Yesterday marked the beginning of the second half of CMC, where scoreboards are starting to be filled with bullets and show a kind of reality to all participants, revealing leaders and their followers. But in the race toward fun, there is no finish line! by Caribbean Multihull Challenge Posted 2 Feb 13:55 PST Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall Mehmet Erkut Budak crowned champion Turkey's Erkut, together with Juan Lleonart and Sweden's Alexander Forssén make up the overall and U16 podium. Lilou Backes won the U16 and U13 women's titles, while Izan Rogel from Torrevieja was proclaimed champion in the U13 men's category. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 2 Feb 13:47 PST Boissieres announces Vendée Globe retirement Boissieres announces Vendée Globe retirement After being dismasted Thursday Arnaud Boissières, skipper of the recently dismasted La Mie Câline has been forced to retire from the race in the end. He took this decision on Sunday and confirmed it with race management. by Vendée Globe media Posted 2 Feb 11:14 PST RS Sailing - Bring on the 2025 season! RS Sailing - Bring on the 2025 season! It's not long until our favourite Boat Show of the year! It's not long until our favourite Boat Show of the year! We're buzzing with excitement to welcome you onto our magenta carpet, with the RS Team and a boatload of RS Class volunteers ready to inspire you with all things RS! by RS Sailing Posted 2 Feb 04:00 PST NZ Millennium Cup: Sea Eagle wins on Day 1 NZ Millennium Cup: Sea Eagle wins on Day 1 There was no stopping Sea Eagle's romp on Day 1 of the Millenniumn Cup The New Zealand Millennium Cup is underway and Sea Eagle has taken the win on Day 1 in the Auckland regatta. by Isla McKechnie Posted 2 Feb 03:43 PST Romain Attanasio finishes 14th in the Vendée Globe Romain Attanasio finishes 14th in the Vendée Globe The third consecutive time he has made the finish line For the charismatic 47 year old French skipper Romain Attanasio, finishing the Vendée Globe solo round the world race is becoming something of a habit. by Vendée Globe media Posted 2 Feb 03:35 PST 29er Sustainable Sailor of the Month Award 29er Sustainable Sailor of the Month Award The International 29er Class is excited to announce the launch the program The International 29er Class is excited to announce the launch of our Sustainable Sailor (or Team) of the Month program! by International 29er Class Posted 2 Feb 02:30 PST 18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour 18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour A 10-12 knot North-East breeze, perfect sailing conditions for 18ft skiff racing A 10-12 knot North-East breeze, perfect sailing conditions for 18ft skiff racing, provided a brilliant experience for each of the female crew members entered in the annual Queen of the Harbour, which was conducted by the Australian 18 Footers League. by Frank Quealey Posted 2 Feb 01:23 PST Vendée Globe Sunday 2nd February Update Vendée Globe Sunday 2nd February Update Romain Attanasio to finish this morning Romain Attanasio is due to finish the Vendée Globe this morning, and will be followed by 2020 winner Yannick Bestaven, who has been forced to retire in this edition, but will still receive a hero's welcome. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Feb 23:52 PST 2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 2 2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 2 The breeze comes in at St. Maarten! Last night's beach party in Philipsburg was not over, yet crews were already talking about what would happen on this second day. One thing was for sure: breeze would come in! by Caribbean Multihull Challenge Posted 1 Feb 16:15 PST