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Magenta Project 25x25 review findings released

Magenta Project 25x25 review findings released

The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, has released the results of the 2x25 Review.

Is Charles Caudrelier the happiest racing skipper on the planet?

Is Charles Caudrelier the happiest racing skipper on the planet?

If you were ever wondering who is the happiest person in the Grand Prix sail racing world right now, might I suggest France’s Charles Caudrelier – skipper of the newly launched Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran – as a top contender?

Cayard and Kleen make it two from two on the second day of the 99th Bacardi Cup

Cayard and Kleen make it two from two on the second day of the 99th Bacardi Cup

The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race 2 of six. Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen (USA) converted an early strategic separation into their second consecutive race win.

Cayard and Kleen claim opening Star victory in dramatic photo finish on Biscayne Bay

Cayard and Kleen claim opening Star victory in dramatic photo finish on Biscayne Bay

The 99th Bacardi Cup opened on Miami's Biscayne Bay today with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line for the first of six scheduled races.

Podcast: SailGP Sydney analysis

Podcast: SailGP Sydney analysis

On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast I'm joined once again by fellow British yachting journalist Magnus Wheatley to chew over the goings on at the third event of SailGP Season 6, which took place in Sydney, Australia over the past weekend.

PlanetSail: SailGP rolls into Sydney with more questions than answers

PlanetSail: SailGP rolls into Sydney with more questions than answers

With many still reeling from the shock of a close call with tragedy in Auckland there were questions aplenty for SailGP. But as the fleet was shipped across the Tasman Sea to the third event of Season 6 there seemed to be more questions than answers. PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan breaks it all down...

Americans take Sydney SailGP victory after runaway win in light airs final

Americans take Sydney SailGP victory after runaway win in light airs final

Taylor Canfield's United States SailGP Team has won the third event of Season 6 after a pulling off a commanding victory over of Emirates GBR and Spain's Los Gallos in the light wind event final on Sydney Harbour today.

Los Gallos impress in Sydney Harbour 'twilight zone' conditions

Los Gallos impress in Sydney Harbour 'twilight zone' conditions

Diego Botín's Spanish Los Gallos crew are the overnight leaders at the third event of SailGP Season 6 in Sydney, Australia after delivering a 5,1,1,5 Saturday scoreline that sees them lead from Tom Slingsby's hometown heroes in second and fellow Aussie Nathan Outteridge's Artemis (SWE) in third.

Leopard 3 crowned overall winner of the RORC Caribbean 600

Leopard 3 crowned overall winner of the RORC Caribbean 600

The Royal Ocean Racing Club has confirmed the Farr 100 Leopard 3 as the overall winner under IRC for the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600.

Brendan Casey hangs on to become first Australian Finn World Masters champion

Brendan Casey hangs on to become first Australian Finn World Masters champion

Brendan Casey has become the first Australian to win the Finn World Masters, after two races were sailed on the final day of the 2026 edition at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane, Australia. In a very tight finish Rafa Trujillo (ESP) took second, ahead of Karl Purdie (NZL) in third.

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