Could you sail this alone?
Why the new Gitana 18 could be the fastest offshore boat ever built and how to sleep at 40 knots – on your own. PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan dives into the detail after last weekend's launch of the latest Edmond de Rothschild Maxi in Lorient.
RORC Caribbean 600 runners and riders
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 promises another compelling chapter of magnificent offshore racing in the Caribbean. Nearly 500 sailors from 40 different countries around the world will be competing.
DMG MORI Sailing Team announces The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 & The Ocean Race 2027 entries
DMG MORI Sailing Team, a powerhouse of the solo IMOCA circuit, is shifting gears. In a major announcement today, the team confirmed a bold new four-year roadmap that places fully crewed racing at the center of its global ambitions.
Second Vendée Globe campaign for Swiss-German sailor Oliver Heer
One year after Oliver Heer became the first Swiss-German sailor to complete the solo, non-stop, around the world Vendée Globe race, Oliver Heer Ocean Racing announces the official launch of the team's second Vendée Globe campaign.
Conditions change and points tighten on penultimate day at Finn Gold Cup
Anders Pedersen’s lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup has been reduced to just one point with one day left to sail after two more races were completed on Wednesday.
Optimised for offshore
Zhik’s next-generation gear is designed to keep sailors not just dry and safe in the worst conditions but also agile, comfortable – and race-ready.
Two seasons in one day as IMA Maxi racing begins in Antigua
While Antigua is renowned for its brisk trade winds and lively Atlantic swell, the IMA Maxi fleet in the RORC Nelson’s Cup instead found themselves soaked and bewildered as a squall passed through reducing visibility to zero, the wind suddenly blowing 25 knots and an intense tropical deluge.
2026 Yacht Racing Forum dates announced
Members of the global sailing and yacht racing community are invited to save the dates of November 19–20, 2026 for the 16th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum.
Sailing fans have their say online after SailGP Auckland incident
This weekend’s crash between the French and New Zealand boats competing in the Auckland SailGP event has set the sailing world alight online, as sailing fans around the world weighed in with their opinions on the shocking incident that saw both boats badly damaged and two sailors hospitalised.
No looking back for overall leader as weather improves on Day 3 in Brisbane
For the third day running, Norway’s Anders Pedersen leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup. He now has five wins from six races and holds a six-point lead over the ever-consistent Alessandro Marega, from Italy, with Australia’s Anthony Nossiter a further nine points back in third.
What to really watch out for when AC38 racing begins in Sardinia
America's Cup writer Magnus Wheatley shares his thoughts on what to watch out for at the upcoming first Preliminary Regatta of the 38th America's Cup cycle.
Podcast: SailGP Auckland analysis
Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley discuss the recent SailGP regatta in Auckland, New Zealand, which was marred by a serious collision between the Kiwi and French teams.