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For more than 60 years, Henri-Lloyd has equipped some of sailing’s greatest pioneers. But the future of the sport depends on more than technical innovation and performance apparel – it depends on getting more people on the water.

The third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables d’Olonne will be remembered as one of the most fascinating IMOCA races of recent years, and one that has cemented this unique challenge as a minor classic in the solo offshore racing calendar.

The 2026 Switch National Championship was held as part of Portland Foil Fest, a multi class event aimed at the performance end of the foiling classes with invitations to Moths, Wing foils, iQFOiLs and the Switch Class.

The 2026 Switch National Championship was held as part of Portland Foil Fest, a multi class event aimed at the performance end of the foiling classes with invitations to Moths, Wing foils, iQFOiLs and the Switch Class.

Rob Brown OAM reached out to me but a few weeks ago. Dangerous thing that, for it got me to thinking. As I pondered this, and reviewed that, I reached out to another great pal in Bill Macartney, to assess what I had been pondering.

Rob Brown OAM reached out to me but a few weeks ago. Dangerous thing that, for it got me to thinking. As I pondered this, and reviewed that, I reached out to another great pal in Bill Macartney, to assess what I had been pondering.

Even a club with such a successful history of national champions at the top of the Optimist fleet as the Royal Lymington YC must focus on bringing young talent into the fleet. With this in mind it teamed up with IOCA to stage a new event in the calendar.

On Tuesday, June 16th, at 4:22:53 AM, the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance crossed the finish line of the Vendée Arctique after 3,219.86 nautical miles of an intense race between Les Sables d’Olonne and the Arctic Circle.

On Tuesday, June 16th, at 4:22:53 AM, the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance crossed the finish line of the Vendée Arctique after 3,219.86 nautical miles of an intense race between Les Sables d’Olonne and the Arctic Circle.

Fifteen knots form the West promised good sailing conditions on Saturday, with five Redwings and four One-Designs coming to the start line laid a little east of Under Tyne.