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 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 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 Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Day 3 Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Day 3 Generally good wind conditions on the penultimate day The penultimate day in the waters of Torrevieja closes with three races completed for the Gold, Silver and Bronze groups, while Perla closes the day with two races completed. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 1 Feb 12:07 PST Doug Jorgensen prepares for his seventh Transpac Doug Jorgensen prepares for his seventh Transpac For many of the skippers and crews, the event is one they return to time and time again Pasadena, California's Doug Jorgensen agrees with that sentiment. This year, Jorgensen will be making his seventh crossing from Los Angeles to Honolulu racing in the 2025 Transpac. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 1 Feb 11:53 PST 2025 iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote day 4 2025 iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote day 4 Finalists set for tomorrow's Medal Series Course and Sprint Slalom racing replace the Marathon as the top eight sailors in each fleet secure their spots for the Grand Final. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 1 Feb 10:03 PST They came, they saw, they drifted- 3BR Fiasco! They came, they saw, they drifted- 3BR Fiasco! J/125 crushes overall! J/Crews clean house and silver in various divisions An annual favorite in the bay, the SSS (Singlehanded Sailing Society) Three Bridge Fiasco is the biggest yacht race in the USA west of the Mississippi River, with 300+ boats every year. by J-Boats Posted 1 Feb 08:53 PST Spotlight on Clipper Race Leg 5 Spotlight on Clipper Race Leg 5 A tactical multi-stage challenge through the tropics Renowned for its challenging conditions and energising close racing, Leg 5 is a multi-stage leg on the Clipper Race circumnavigation. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 1 Feb 07:08 PST Vendée Globe update: When instincts take over Vendée Globe update: When instincts take over 'The faster you go, the more stress and pain there is but the faster you get home.' Some skippers are better than others at switching off some of the critical brain functions, trusting the innate instincts and just letting the IMOCA go fast. by Vendée Globe media Posted 1 Feb 07:03 PST NZ Millennium Cup is underway NZ Millennium Cup is underway The NZ Millennium Cup has begun, with regatta visitors welcomed to the city by Auckland's mayor. The world's most-southerly superyacht regatta is underway tonight, with Auckland's mayor welcoming the fleet to the City of Sails. by Isla McKechnie Posted 1 Feb 04:46 PST Sydney Harbour Marathon Sydney Harbour Marathon Part of the Australian 18 Footers League's 90th Anniversary celebrations The Australian 18 Footers League, as part of its 90th Anniversary celebrations recreated the Sydney Harbour Marathon, last sailed 37 years ago when 18, 16 and 12 footers competed on a similar course. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Feb 00:43 PST