2025 WMRT Final: Two top name skippers eliminated on Day 2 in Shenzhen Bao’an
Two of the highest-ranked skippers in world match racing were eliminated on Day 2 of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final in Shenzhen Bao’an, as treacherous light-wind conditions delivered a major upset and blew the competition wide open.
2026 RORC Transatlantic Race fleet assembles in Lanzarote
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race starts from Marina Lanzarote this Sunday and will see 21 teams take on the 3,000 nautical-mile voyage west across the Atlantic to Antigua – writes Louay Habib.
What's happening with the 38th America's Cup?
PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan shares his personal thoughts on the current state of play in the 38th America's Cup.
Young American Christian Prendergast leads after close-fought opening day in China at WMRT Final
The opening day of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final, running from 6-11 January in Shenzhen China, delivered high-intensity racing from the first start, with no shortage of close calls and razor-thin margins amongst the sixteen competing teams.
A storming debut
Last year Andrea Lacorte won the owner-driver title in his first 52 Super Series season, powered by Doyle Sails – and with four Doyle sailmakers on board.
SailGP Season 6 preview
Happy New Year everyone! 2026 is here and the first event of SailGP Season 6 in Perth, Australia is under a fortnight away. There will be 13 F50s on the start line for the first time ever and each and every team will aiming to make a strong start to the year.
Two design concepts – one RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will showcase two extraordinary yachts that could not be more different in design and yet share the ambition to race cross the Atlantic fast, safely and competitively – writes RORC communications manager Louay Habib.
Preparing a MOD70 to race the Atlantic
When the start gun fires in Lanzarote for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race on 11 January, two of the most extraordinary offshore racing machines will once again go head-to-head across the Atlantic – writes RORC communication manager Louay Habib.
Sodebo hangs on to the Jules Verne Trophy lead as the Southern Ocean proves tricky
Thomas Coville's Sodebo Ultim trimaran crew have been setting a record pace on their latest Jules Verne Trophy attempt. However, 16 days into their high-speed circumnavigation the French team holds a tenuous 220-nautical mile lead over the current record holders from 2017.
Master Lock Comanche wins line honours battle in 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart
Matt Allen and James Mayo have sailed Master Lock Comanche to Line Honours in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 80th edition of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 628 nautical mile race.
Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin awarded Magnus Olsson Prize
The Magnus Olsson Foundation has named French offshore sailing sensation Charlie Dalin as the recipient of the 2025 Magnus "Mange" Olsson Prize, in recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing.
Athena Racing secures a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital
British America's Cup Challenger Athena Racing today announced a landmark new chapter in its ambition to win the America’s Cup for Britain, securing a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital.