Racing Roundup 02/07/26
The latest news from around the yacht racing world.
The French challengers have become the third team to put their modified AC75 back in the water during the 38th America’s Cup cycle. The launch took place in Lorient, France yesterday, when the newly rebranded azure-and-white-liveried boat underwent a successful tow testing session.
Francesca Clapcich does things differently. Her current goal is the 2028 Vendée Globe and yet contrary to many of those who have either completed or are aiming to do the race, she says the non-stop race around the world was never her dream. PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan finds out more.
Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley talk through the action from the two-day Canadian SailGP Grand Prix in Halifax, Nova Scotia – which saw the league’s full thirteen-boat contingent race in split fleets for the first time in a full regatta.
Chilly temperatures, 13 boats competing, a rule change to mandate crews keep a better lookout while racing, the return of the Black Foils under new ownership – it’s all happening this weekend at the Halifax SailGP.
A round up of the last seven days of posts on the Yacht Racing Life website
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