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Racing Roundup 01/07/26

Racing Roundup 01/07/26

The latest news from around the yacht racing world.

More than just fuel

More than just fuel

Akta gives offshore sailors precise nutrition with a big boost of morale.

Racing Roundup 30/06/26

Racing Roundup 30/06/26

The latest news from around the yacht racing world.

La Roche-Posay Racing Team third to relaunch their AC75

La Roche-Posay Racing Team third to relaunch their AC75

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.

Racing Roundup 29/06/26

Racing Roundup 29/06/26

The latest news from around the yacht racing world.

YYachts at 10 years

YYachts at 10 years

This north German boatbuilder has carved a remarkably successful niche by sticking resolutely to its founding principle of keeping things simple.

Doing it differently – one on one with Francesca Clapcich

Doing it differently – one on one with Francesca Clapcich

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.

Redefining offshore protection

Redefining offshore protection

Henri-Lloyd’s head of design Matteo Alfieri explains how fabric innovations are driving performance gains in clothing technology for sailors.

Scaled up to keelboat size

Scaled up to keelboat size

Allen’s blocks are moving on up from Moths to Cape 31s and even IMOCAs, with a two-tonne max working load.

Podcast: Split fleets make for compelling action at SailGP Halifax

Podcast: Split fleets make for compelling action at SailGP Halifax

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.

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