Francesca Clapcich announces Vendée Globe campaign backed by 11th Hour Racing
Italian / American sailor Francesca Clapcich has officially announced her bid for the 2028 Vendée Globe, with a campaign backed by 11th Hour Racing and armed with a boat that’s already proved its mettle—Malizia-Seaexplorer.
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Racing Roundup #020
Our weekly curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Sailing Grand Slam 2026 Olympic Classes series NOR published
The organisers of the Sailing Grand Slam have released the 2026 Notice of Race for its full series of Olympic class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025.
IMOCA signs engine deal with YANMAR
YANMAR has announced a long-term strategic partnership with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). Beginning in 2025, the company will become the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class.
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MC1 Spars is well set up to tackle a wide variety of custom rig manufacturing commissions from budget-conscious and relatively simple refits to cutting-edge design-and-build projects.
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Racing Roundup #020
Our weekly curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Sailing Grand Slam 2026 Olympic Classes series NOR published
The organisers of the Sailing Grand Slam have released the 2026 Notice of Race for its full series of Olympic class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025.
American match racer Chris Poole announces 38th America’s Cup campaign
Riptide Racing headed by US match racer Chris Poole in partnership with the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club has announced its intention to challenge for the 38th America’s Cup.
IMOCA signs engine deal with YANMAR
YANMAR has announced a long-term strategic partnership with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). Beginning in 2025, the company will become the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class.