Vendee Globe and Jules Verne Trophy news Vendee Globe and Jules Verne Trophy news David Schmidt checks in with the Vendee Globe, Gabart's latest Jules Verne Trophy attempt I've currently got my nose buried in Julian Sancton's Madhouse at the End of the Earth, which is the story of a (mixed) Belgian-flagged expedition to Antarctica and the South Pole (1897-1899). As its moniker suggests, the wheels quickly come off the bus. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Dec 08:00 PST Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Monsters. INC The Indian Ocean has a fearsome reputation among sailing's ocean racers and the Vendée Globe leaders are set to deal with their first monster. by Vendée Globe media Posted 4 Dec 08:50 PST Dorange and Le Turquais in the Vendée Globe Dorange and Le Turquais in the Vendée Globe Both skippers have enjoyed excellent starts to their circumnavigation In recent days the focus in the Vendée Globe has been on the latest foilers, as the leading boats take on heavy weather in the Southern Indian Ocean. But further west, the daggerboard skippers in older boats are enjoying a spectacular race too. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Dec 08:31 PST Mustang Survival Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket Mustang Survival Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket We spoke to Nigel Parkes during METSTRADE 2024 to find out more We spoke to Nigel Parkes during METSTRADE 2024 to find out more about the Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket, which has been honoured with the prestigious TIME Best Invention of 2024. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Dec 08:00 PST Dalin ready to face first violent southern storm Dalin ready to face first violent southern storm 60 knots of wind and waves of 8 metres expected in the Vendée Globe She has been making headlines in the Vendée Globe since the beginning of the week. The immense depression, 1,800 km long and high, is already beginning to cross the head of the fleet, sweeping the Indian Ocean with gusts of more than 40 knots. by IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance Posted 4 Dec 07:31 PST Sodebo Ultim 3 abandons Jules Verne Trophy attempt Sodebo Ultim 3 abandons Jules Verne Trophy attempt After noticing the loss of its central rudder flush with the hull On the afternoon of December 3, while the Sodebo Ultim 3 trimaran was heading towards the equator, the crew of which Fred Denis was a member noticed the loss of its central rudder flush with the hull. by Frédéric Denis Posted 4 Dec 06:16 PST Monohull cruising with Cyclops Marine Monohull cruising with Cyclops Marine Safety, when to reef, and what we learned from wireless load sensors However you're deciding when to reef will be combined with other visual and feeling based cues, but you should act to depower your rig before these show up. The more reliant you are on subjective judgement, the less sure you can be of absolute safety. by Cyclops Marine Posted 4 Dec 04:50 PST World Sailing supports development in Jordan & UAE World Sailing supports development in Jordan & UAE Delivering training courses in the Middle East to support coaches and race officials World Sailing has delivered training courses in the Middle East to support coaches and race officials to take the next step in their careers and support the development of competitive sailing within the region. by World Sailing Posted 4 Dec 04:15 PST 44Cup 2025 schedule launched 44Cup 2025 schedule launched The 17th season for the RC44 one designs The 44Cup will comprise five events, including an official World Sailing-endorsed World Championship providing a fine blend of the highest quality, owner-driver keelboat competition, in some of the world's finest sailing venues and the best après-sail. by 44Cup Posted 4 Dec 04:14 PST 49er Fittings Guide 49er Fittings Guide System by System Breakdown The 49er is an adrenaline-pumping racing machine that demands top-notch control and rock-solid reliability from its hardware. At Allen, we're all about crafting high-performance sailing gear designed for sailors who mean business. by Allen Posted 4 Dec 02:00 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Riders on the Storm On Wednesday 4th December the deepening Indian Ocean depression is on the leaders today in the Vendée Globe, with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prevoyance and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil deciding to ride out the southern option. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Dec 01:26 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship re-starts on Sunday 18ft Skiff NSW Championship re-starts on Sunday Following the abandonment of Races 1 and 2 due to a severe electrical storm Following the abandonment of Races 1 and 2 of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship last Sunday, due to a severe electrical storm and the threat of a possible follow up, the Australian 18 Footers League will now stage Races 3 and 4 next Sunday. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Dec 19:14 PST Sol WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 1 Sol WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 1 Three long-distance races in a day was new territory for every rider Three long-distance races in a day was new territory for every rider competing at the final event of the season, Sol WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil. by Andy Rice Posted 3 Dec 16:26 PST Another great METS for A+T Another great METS for A+T Welcoming existing and new clients in record numbers Thank you to all who visited us in Amsterdam last week, we welcomed existing and new clients in record numbers. A+T was the only substantive instrument manufacturer in the SuperYacht Pavilion, reflecting our position at the pinnacle of this market. by A+T Instruments Posted 3 Dec 10:51 PST Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update Double Indemnity or Double Jeopardy? At the head of the Vendée Globe fleet it looks very much like the two leading skipper Sébastien Simon and Charlie Dalin are following suit, progressively repositioning to the north away from the path of a malicious Southern Ocean low pressure system. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Dec 09:40 PST Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 2 Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 2 Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu TH 72 and Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood swap spots Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu TH 72 and Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood swapped spots today in the two races held in Class Zero of the 36th sailing of the Phuket King's Cup with Team Vayu TH 72 winning the first race and Team Hollywood the second. by Scott Murray Posted 3 Dec 08:39 PST America's Cup: Dalton reflects on Barcelona America's Cup: Dalton reflects on Barcelona Dalton reflects on Barcelona, and what the future holds for him, New Zealand, and the next Defence In this in-depth discussion Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton joins top sports broadcaster Marty Devlin to talk all about their recent win at the America's Cup in Barcelona, hailing it as their "most complete effort" yet. by Martin Devlin/Sail-World Posted 3 Dec 06:02 PST SVR-Lazartigue abandons Jules Verne Trophy attempt SVR-Lazartigue abandons Jules Verne Trophy attempt Following a failure to the starboard foil The trimaran SVR-Lazartigue has abandoned its Jules Verne Trophy record attempt following a failure to the starboard foil. The team have now turned around to Concarneau to repair and hold for a new weather window. by Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE Posted 3 Dec 02:57 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Positioning for the Indian Ocean storm Leaders Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil have managed to make the best of the light winds ahead of tomorrow's storm in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Dec 01:40 PST Matt Wearn hits pause to recharge Matt Wearn hits pause to recharge Announcing a break from Olympic sailing Following his historic second Olympic gold medal, Matt Wearn has announced a break from Olympic sailing to recharge after his Paris 2024 triumph. by Australian Sailing Posted 2 Dec 19:41 PST World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds overall World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds overall Australia crowned World Champions in Jeddah Cole Tapper, Hamish Vass, Jack Frewin, Chelsea Williams & Joel Beashel, representing the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, have been crowned 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Champions after a flawless Finals Series on the Red Sea. by Jordan Reece Posted 2 Dec 16:40 PST 2024 Melges 24 NA Sailing Series concludes 2024 Melges 24 NA Sailing Series concludes Geoff Fargo at the helm of Sentinel, emerged as the overall champion The 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) was not just about racing—it was a season filled with exceptional talent, fierce competition, world-class events, dynamic destinations and a whole lot of fun! by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 2 Dec 15:30 PST Boris Herrmann Rounds Cape of Good Hope Boris Herrmann Rounds Cape of Good Hope Team Malizia's skipper passes the famous landmark in the Vendée Globe As he is braving rough conditions, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann has rounded Cape of Good Hope this Monday afternoon and will soon pass Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa, marking his entry into the Indian Ocean. by Team Malizia Posted 2 Dec 12:40 PST WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil concludes WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil concludes New era of Austrian double trouble in Brazil Austrian twins Tomas and Aleksander Acherer launched themselves onto the world stage with a remarkable one-two on the dramatic closing day of the season finale at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil in Jericoacoara. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 2 Dec 10:54 PST North Sails joins Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta North Sails joins Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta These renowned events celebrate the spirit of competitive one design sailing North Sails and BACARDI are excited to announce North's return as a partner for the prestigious Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta and the Bacardi Invitational Winter Series. by Bacardi Invitational Regatta Posted 2 Dec 10:53 PST Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Vendée Globe Race Monday Update The winner of the 2020-2021 race suggestions caution for the sailors Sometimes the fastest, most efficient route between two points on the Vendée Globe course is not the shortest, most direct course. Usually it is. by Vendée Globe media Posted 2 Dec 09:05 PST Big Cats IV Big Cats IV You have made this series oh-so-popular, and oft requested more instalments Thank you. You have made this series oh-so-popular. Additionally, you have oft requested more instalments, which is also greatly appreciated. So, we started all this back in September of 2021 with Big Cats I. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 2 Dec 08:00 PST 2025 Admiral's Cup update 2025 Admiral's Cup update In less than eight months the prestigious Admiral's Cup, returns after a 20yr absence The countdown is on. In less than eight months the prestigious Admiral's Cup, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), will return to the spotlight. Training and racing in the Solent is expected to begin as early as April 2025. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 2 Dec 07:06 PST 2025 Youth Sailing Worlds heads to Portugal 2025 Youth Sailing Worlds heads to Portugal Scheduled to take place from 12 to 20 December at Vilamoura Sailing World Sailing has selected the Portuguese venue of Vilamoura Sailing to host the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 2 Dec 05:20 PST Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 1 Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 1 Team Vayu has great opening day Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu TH 72 had a terrific opening day in Class Zero as the 36th sailing of the Phuket King's Cup got under way winning both its races on elapsed and corrected time. by Scott Murray Posted 2 Dec 05:17 PST 2025 Finn World Masters breaks entry records 2025 Finn World Masters breaks entry records Nearly 160 entries from 16 nations already for the event in Medemblik, The Netherlands Entry has officially opened for the 2025 Finn World Masters, to be held in Medemblik, The Netherlands, from 13-20 June. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 Dec 04:27 PST Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Getting set for the Indian Ocean Storm On Monday 2nd December the deep low pressure system which is developing in the Indian Ocean is dominating the weather updates for the skippers in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 02:56 PST Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience Set to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds in less than 5 weeks In less than five weeks, Alexander Greil will be heading to Australia to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 1 Dec 23:32 PST A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship It's hard to recall a more eventful weekend Has there ever been a more dramatic finish to a NSW 16ft Skiff Championship in its 118-year history? by Adam Lucius Posted 1 Dec 21:24 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast Wind gusts have dropped to 50kts but sea state increased to 10 metres in the latest weather routing A day or so ago there looked to be few options for the race leaders ahead of an approaching storm, which promised gusts of 60kts and 7 metre seas on two of the weather feeds available in Predictwind's weather routing system. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Dec 14:12 PST The Traditional Hobart The Traditional Hobart Interesting. You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? One thing is for sure. It is not like we are hearing people saying they are buying up all the full-keelers to go to Hobart at six knots, no matter what direction the breeze is coming from. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 1 Dec 13:00 PST Entries open for 77th annual N2E Race Entries open for 77th annual N2E Race Newport to Ensenada Race opens registration for 2025 annual classic The Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race opens registration for the April 25 - 27, 2025 annual classic. by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 1 Dec 11:09 PST World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3 Another thrilling day of racing in Jeddah Day 3 of the 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship delivered another thrilling day of racing, with Australia, France, Sweden, and New Zealand securing spots in the Final Four. by Jordan Reece Posted 1 Dec 10:46 PST Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update First southern challenge in sight While speed has been the main focus in recent days, the situation is starting to change. The Vendée Globe solo sailors no longer just have their eyes glued to the rearview mirror to monitor their rivals. by Vendée Globe media Posted 1 Dec 09:06 PST Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Indian Ocean Storm ahead Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea continues to lead the Vendée Globe with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance on his tail and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil a few miles behind. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Dec 04:40 PST