Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Holcim-PRB Back in the Northern Hemisphere While the winner of this Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin, stepped ashore this afternoon in Les Sables d'Olonne, the battle among the pursuers continues to rage. Nicolas Lunven crossed the equator yesterday and navigated through the Doldrums during the night. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 14 Jan 17:01 GMT Panks sail to Bloody Mary glory Panks sail to Bloody Mary glory Using their light-airs skills to edge their Firefly to victory Jono and Freddie Pank used their light-airs skills to edge their Firefly to victory at last Saturday's GJW Direct 49th Bloody Mary. This is the most famous pursuit race in the UK dinghy racing scene. by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jan 16:54 GMT Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week As one of the Official Charities Cowes Week Limited is delighted to welcome Autism on the Water as one of the Official Charities for the 2025 edition of the Regatta. They will be joining the RNLI who became an official charity partner in 2024. by Cowes Week Posted 14 Jan 16:25 GMT Olympic Silver Medalist inspires change Olympic Silver Medalist inspires change Eugenia's powerful account from the interview with La Nacion Eugenia Bosco, the exceptionally talented Nacra 17 sailor who recently secured a silver medal alongside her teammate Mateo Majdalani at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has shared a deeply personal story that transcends her accomplishments in sailing. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 14 Jan 15:54 GMT Etchells World Championship 2025 overall Etchells World Championship 2025 overall Magpie match races to defend the title Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme Taylor with James Mayo have defended their title in the 2024 Etchells World Championship with crew member Ben Lamb with a classic match race to finish off the series. by Nic Douglass Posted 14 Jan 15:21 GMT Boris Herrmann is back in Northern Hemisphere Boris Herrmann is back in Northern Hemisphere The German sailor stays focussed on the 3,200 nautical miles remaining in the Vendée Globe This Monday evening, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann crossed the Equator and returned to the Northern Hemisphere, ticking off one of the last milestones along the Vendée Globe race course. by Team Malizia Posted 14 Jan 15:10 GMT Charlie Dalin celebrates an emphatic win Charlie Dalin celebrates an emphatic win In the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe In one of the sweetest victories in sailing, the French skipper Charlie Dalin today completed an emphatic win in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, in so doing banishing the demons from four years ago. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Jan 14:34 GMT 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 Most boats clocking exhilarating double-digit speeds The adrenaline-fueled magic carpet ride continues for the entire RORC Transatlantic Race fleet, with most boats clocking exhilarating double-digit speeds. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jan 14:09 GMT Royal Western YC "The Centenary Race" Preview Royal Western YC "The Centenary Race" Preview Plus Round Iceland Race '25 Date Change The Royal Western Yacht Club is synonymous with the introduction of offshore and oceanic racing, not least with its members forming the Ocean Racing Club following the successful running of the very first Fastnet race in 1925. by Adrian Gray Posted 14 Jan 13:57 GMT Pollard throws down gauntlet for SB20 Worlds glory Pollard throws down gauntlet for SB20 Worlds glory Asian Continental Championship has just concluded in Singapore A talented fleet is lining up for the SB20 World Championships in Singapore, with Olympic medallists and world champions on the entry list. So who will come out on top in this challenging sportsboat fleet? by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jan 11:59 GMT Vendée Globe Tuesday 14th January Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 14th January Update Simply The Best Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has won the Vendée Globe in emphatic fashion, setting an incredible new record in the process, but the Vendée Globe continues for the other 33 other skippers still racing. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 11:24 GMT Emirates GBR Environmental & Social Impact Report Emirates GBR Environmental & Social Impact Report It was a groundbreaking season for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has become the first team in the global sports league to release an Impact Report, detailing results of its ambitious environmental and social commitments during Season 4. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Jan 10:10 GMT Sir Robin Knox-Johnston congratulates Dalin Sir Robin Knox-Johnston congratulates Dalin For his amazing record Vendée Globe victory You are first to break through the 500 mile day barrier with a new solo 24 hour monohull record of 509.05 n.miles - a teeth (or filling) shattering 29.02 knot average, and also smashed previous solo monohull circumnavigation record by a massive 9 days! by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 14 Jan 09:36 GMT Charlie Dalin wins the 2024 Vendée Globe Charlie Dalin wins the 2024 Vendée Globe After one long, cold final night fighting through light winds off the Brittany coast After one long, cold final night fighting through light winds off the Brittany coast, Charlie Dalin, the French skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance crossed the Vendée Globe finish line this Tuesday morning at 07:24 UTC to take victory. by Vendée Globe media Posted 14 Jan 09:25 GMT Charlie Dalin smashes the Vendée Globe record Charlie Dalin smashes the Vendée Globe record Finishing in a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, 49 seconds Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has won the Vendée Globe 2024-25, and in the process has destroyed the previous record, finishing at 07:24:49 UTC on Tuesday 14th January in a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, 49 seconds. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 07:31 GMT How to watch Charlie Dalin finish the Vendée Globe How to watch Charlie Dalin finish the Vendée Globe On the cusp of setting a staggering new record At the time of recording this, Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has just 14 nautical miles to go to finish the Vendée Globe and set a staggering new record, taking over 9 days off the previous mark. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 05:55 GMT Blithfield Barrel week 3 Blithfield Barrel week 3 25 boats from as far away as Dorset hit the water (and ice) Ever wondered what drives dinghy sailors to don their winter garb and push their boat through the pack ice for a day's racing? Me too! However, 25 boats from as far away as Dorset hit the water (and ice) for the third round. by Alastair Reid Posted 14 Jan 04:57 GMT Historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race sets sail! Historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race sets sail! After our years of planning, building, then preparing and training Imagine? Four years of planning, building, then preparing and training while all the time dreaming about sailing your own home-built plywood 19ft - 5.8mtr yacht 3000 miles solo across the Atlantic! Now it's time! by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 14 Jan 04:42 GMT SailGP: 'A baptism by fire' SailGP: 'A baptism by fire' SailGP introduces high-speed titanium ‘T-Foils' fleetwide in Auckland in top-end breeze Monday's session marked the first time multiple teams have practiced alongside one another using the new technology. T-Foils will be rolled out for the first time in racing this weekend in Auckland. by SailGP Posted 13 Jan 20:07 GMT Vendée Globe 13th January Update Vendée Globe 13th January Update Charlie Dalin knocking on the door of a famous victory Charlie Dalin, who has led the Vendée Globe since December 30th is on the cusp of victory, counting down the final 150 miles to the Les Sables d'Olonne finish line which he is forecast to cross between 0430hrs and 0830hrs UTC Tuesday morning. by Vendée Globe media Posted 13 Jan 19:10 GMT SSL sailor Matteo Auguadro passes away SSL sailor Matteo Auguadro passes away The entire SSL family is in mourning with the passing of Matteo Auguadro The entire SSL family is in mourning with the passing of Matteo Auguadro. The Italian bowman was part of the silver medal winning team at the SSL Gold Cup Gran Canaria 2023 and recognised as one of the best sailors in the RC44 and TP52 classes. by SSL Posted 13 Jan 16:51 GMT Ivan Dimov returns to the Global Solo Challenge Ivan Dimov returns to the Global Solo Challenge Originally from Bulgaria and now residing in Tuscany, he epitomizes the spirit of the race As new incredible speed records are being set at the Vendée Globe on the latest generation foiling IMOCAs, non-elite sailors and those unable to assemble massive budgets inevitably seek alternatives. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 13 Jan 16:22 GMT Vendée Globe: The final push towards home Vendée Globe: The final push towards home The Ocean Race team have been watching with keen interest French skippers Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme are on track to lead the Vendée Globe fleet across the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne, setting a new race record in the process. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Jan 15:42 GMT New J/40, J/99, and J/70 set for boot Düsseldorf New J/40, J/99, and J/70 set for boot Düsseldorf On display in Hall 16, Stand D21 this month in Germany The world-famous boot Düsseldorf Boat Show is taking place from January 18th to 26th, 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany at the sprawling Messe Conference & Exhibit Center. by J Composites Posted 13 Jan 14:30 GMT Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 4 Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 4 Magpie holds on to the lead Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme Taylor, with James Mayo and Ben Lamb have maintained their lead in the Etchells World Championship 2025 with a 7, 1, 2 with a total of 17 (now with one drop). by Nic Douglass Posted 13 Jan 14:19 GMT SailGP introduces titanium 'T-Foils' fleetwide SailGP introduces titanium 'T-Foils' fleetwide The first time multiple teams have practiced using the new technology After nearly two years of rigorous testing, SailGP has rolled out its new high-speed titanium 'T-foils,' across the league's international F50 fleet. by SailGP Posted 13 Jan 13:38 GMT RS200 Scottish Tryhard at North Berwick RS200 Scottish Tryhard at North Berwick The wind was up and the waves were punchy on Sunday The weather was crisp for the first Tryhard of 2025 and fourteen RS200s descended on North Berwick. We were greeted by current national champion Ben Whaley and 10-15kts of breeze. by Brendan Lynch Posted 13 Jan 13:10 GMT SailGP: Kiwis hit 52.5kts SailGP: Kiwis hit 52.5kts Six of the 12 SailGP teams trained in Auckland today in fresh sou'westerly (offshore) winds Six of the 12 SailGP teams trained in Auckland today in fresh sou'westerly (offshore) winds that asked plenty of questions of the crews. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Jan 12:36 GMT Barton Marine Rising Star update Barton Marine Rising Star update Ralph Hadley starts 2025 with a new Topper At Barton Marine we can think of many elaborate excuses to justify acquiring a new boat, but following an unfortunate mishap during transportation back from the ITCA London and South East Autumn Series, Ralph Hadley found himself in need of a new hull! by Barton Marine Posted 13 Jan 12:00 GMT DF95 Winter Series event 1 at East Kent RSC DF95 Winter Series event 1 at East Kent RSC Wins were shared around the usual 'gang of four' With most of the UK snowbound with sub zero gales East Kents first DF95 winter series event had sunshine and 15 knots reducing to 10, NW backing West. Some from west of Sheppey dropped out but seven skippers didn't. by Peter Jackson Posted 13 Jan 10:54 GMT Don't let your skills drift this winter Don't let your skills drift this winter Enter the Northern Winter Single-Handed Coaching Series at West Riding After Christmas, it's time to hoist your sails and join the Northern Winter Single-Handed Open Race Coaching Series. Whether you're looking to trim your skills or plot a better course for race success, we've got you covered. by Mark Robinson Posted 13 Jan 10:24 GMT Vendée Globe Monday 13th January Update Vendée Globe Monday 13th January Update Dalin set for Tuesday morning finish Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has just 200 nautical miles to the finish in Les Sables d'Olonne, and is set to take his final tack later today off Lorient, where his IMOCA yacht was constructed. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Jan 09:04 GMT RS200 Training at Bough Beech RS200 Training at Bough Beech Video clips, Q&A, followed by drills on the water The RS200 training day at Bough Beech Sailing Club started on a cold, early January morning, accompanied by a distinct lack of wind. However, that did not deter five boats for turning up for what turned out to be a very helpful day, led by Will Taylor. by Bough Beech SC Posted 13 Jan 08:57 GMT Macao Match Cup overall Macao Match Cup overall Great Britain's Ian Williams and his team victorious Great Britain's Ian Williams and his Pindar by Manuport Logistics Team of Richard Sydenham, Jon Gundersen and Gerry Mitchell have been crowned champions of the inaugural Macao Match Cup, the opening event of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour. by WMRT Posted 13 Jan 06:32 GMT M32 Miami Winter Series: From Rookie to Victor M32 Miami Winter Series: From Rookie to Victor "To win is the best feeling ever," said Charlie Julien "To win is the best feeling ever," said Charlie Julien after his Rated X team claimed the tiebreaker victory over Ava Wilson's Convexity. by M32 Class Posted 13 Jan 06:16 GMT 2025 Moth Lowrider Australian Championship 2025 Moth Lowrider Australian Championship A group of Moth enthusiasts raced their more traditional Moths at Saratoga Sailing Club in NSW A group of Moth enthusiasts raced their more traditional Moths at the Australian Scow and Lowrider Australian National Championship, hosted by the Saratoga Sailing Club on the NSW Central Coast. The championships consisted of ten races in early January by Phil Stevenson Posted 13 Jan 05:04 GMT SailGP testing starts in Auckland in fresh winds SailGP testing starts in Auckland in fresh winds In splendid foiling conditions and 20-30kt winds the four F50s had their work cut out In splendid foiling conditions the four F50s had their work cut out on the trip down the Waitemata Harbour in flat water peppered by swirling gusts and shifts emanating from the high-rise office buildings by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Jan 01:09 GMT Safety first (like DRRR) Safety first (like DRRR) Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young. You know, one hand for you, one hand for the boat, and so forth. Nothing has changed, but what of the regulations surrounding it all? by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 12 Jan 21:00 GMT 11th RORC Transatlantic Race sets off 11th RORC Transatlantic Race sets off Perfect sailing conditions just outside Marina Lanzarote The RORC Transatlantic Race launched in spectacular style, with perfect sailing conditions just outside Marina Lanzarote. The stunning backdrop of Arrecife and the excitement in the air set the stage for an unforgettable start. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Jan 20:30 GMT Vendée Globe 12th January Update Vendée Globe 12th January Update High intensity. High emotion. High road home. Of the 40 skippers who started the Vendée Globe exactly nine weeks ago today in Les Sables d'Olonne, there are thirty-four still racing following the unavoidable decision taken early this morning by Eric Bellion to abandon in the Falkland Islands. by Vendée Globe media Posted 12 Jan 17:30 GMT