Thumping north alone...
The start of the Vendée Arctique may have been a quiet affair when the fleet set off from les Sables d'Olonne on Sunday 7 June, but it didn't take long for the pain, stress, sea sickness and breakdowns to start.
Expert commentary from Yoann Richomme on the Vendée Arctique
Among those following the third edition of the Vendée Arctique – with the leading boats now well on their way to the turning point at the Arctic Circle – is the Paprec skipper Yoann Richomme. Ed Gorman finds out more.
Members Newsletter 10/06/26
A round up of the last seven days of posts on the Yacht Racing Life website.
What's next for Swan?
New owner. Major investment. Fresh ideas. New product lines. Bold strategic moves. On the 60th anniversary of the iconic brand, its leaders share deep insights into their vision and ambitions.
60 entries received for the 2026 Dragon European Championship in Helsinki
We are a few weeks away from the Dragon European Championship, set to bring one of the summer’s most international sporting events to Helsinki, with over 60 boats, teams from 12 countries with sailors representing over 20 nationalities soon gathering in the Finnish capital.
Podcast: Alan Roberts' quest for a Vendée Globe backer
British sailor Alan Roberts has been based in France now for several years as part of his quest to find a financial backer to help him make his dream of participating in the Vendée Globe solo around-the-world race.
Switzerland's Oliver Heer announces entry for The Ocean Race 2027
Swiss offshore sailor Oliver Heer has announced that his team 'Embrace The Challenge' will compete in The Ocean Race 2027.
Britain's RORC wins 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup
The Royal Ocean Racing Club has won the 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup, claiming the coveted trophy ahead of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the RORC Gold team. In the individual class standings, Ino Veritas took victory in the Sardinia Cup 1 class, while Ran topped the Sardinia Cup 2 class.
The Arctic Circle and back
PlanetSail’s Matt Sheahan heads to the start of the Vendée Arctique in the infamous town of les Sables d'Olonne on the west coast of France to talk to skippers and find out how and why they are setting up for the big race to the north.
A horse for all courses
McConaghy and MC1 are building a new Botin 41 – a true dual purpose inshore-offshore raceboat with a mission to win the next Admiral’s Cup.