It’s been a long time coming, but Northstar Canada is finally back in the winner’s circle. After two frustrating years of near-misses, new helmsman Giles Scott delivered a statement victory at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, taking down heavyweights New Zealand and Australia in the process.
The Kiwis lead at the end of opening day in Los Angeles after a blistering performance that included two race wins.
The investment comes as the France SailGP Team transitions into full private ownership, led by a consortium of investors supporting French driver Quentin Delapierre – an Olympian and America’s Cup helmsman – along with a powerhouse crew of top French sailing talent.
For the first time in its storied history, The Ocean Race will make landfall on France’s Mediterranean coast, adding the city of Nice as a stopover in The Ocean Race Europe 2025.
Sixty years young and still packing a punch, the Congressional Cup is back, and this year it’s celebrating the big 6-0.
From September 22-27, the world’s premier monohull grand prix circuit will take to the stunning waters of the Costa Smeralda, promising a high-stakes season showdown that could once again be decided on the final race.
This month’s Featured Photographer will need little introduction to regular readers. If you have followed the professional end of our sport over the past several decades then inevitably at some point you will have found yourself captivated by one of Gilles Martin-Raget’s spectacular images.
