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After a lightning-fast Channel crossing this morning, the Figaro sailors have been kept busy with a succession of maneuvers and mark roundings.

The second day of racing at the Snipe Europeans in Vilamoura could not have been better. Sailors enjoyed two back-to-back races under ideal conditions, with winds ranging from 240 to 250 degrees and steady breezes of 10 to 15 knots across the racecourse.

The world’s leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is now open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 14 October 2024.

The world’s leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is now open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 14 October 2024.

Back to the question in hand – who’s my money on for this year’s Phantom National at Hooe Point SC in the wonderful, ancient Naval and fishing Port of Plymouth?

Back to the question in hand – who’s my money on for this year’s Phantom National at Hooe Point SC in the wonderful, ancient Naval and fishing Port of Plymouth?

After a 7 years long close partnership with Cybersecurity leader Advens, It is now looking for new partners for the period from 2026 to 2029, with plans to participate in The Ocean Race and the next Vendée Globe aboard a brand new 60ft IMOCA foiler yacht.

After two days of predominantly light wind sailing and slow progress for the fleet, the top four teams – Paprec Arkéa (FRA), Biotherm (FRA), Allagrande Mapei (ITA), and Team Malizia (GER) – were the first to experience a low pressure weather system.

SailGP has today announced significant steps forward in technological innovation and fleet capability, with the launch of new rudders and plans for automated foil-protection software specifically for high speed, highly-loaded maneuvers.

The beautiful sparkling Budworth Mere was likened to the “Cheshire Riviera” by the early arrivals of boats from Winsford Flash, shortly followed by the Shotwick Lake contingent, and the remainder of the “Tuesday Sailing Club” friends.