Racing Roundup
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
2025
Posts published during 2025.
Dual scoring: CSA’s truce with IRC
Rather than having to choose between keeping their own tried-and-tested CSA rating system or replacing it with IRC, from next year all the major Caribbean regattas will offer dual scoring under both rating systems.
Powerful ocean voyager
Balance Catamarans’ next-generation 580 has some new innovative design features, with strong emphasis on performance and comfort at sea.
Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory on Charal in the Transat Café L’OR
The French sailors Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on board Charal have sailed to victory in the 17th edition of the Transat Café L’OR to complete a convincing win in the IMOCA Class.
More than a paint supplier
In the fiercely competitive world of offshore racing every ounce counts and every micron matters. Even seemingly minor decisions in a refit can translate into critical gains at sea.
Racing Roundup
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Transat Café L’OR: Beyou and Lagravière on course for historic IMOCA victory
With just over 500 miles to go the Transat Café L’OR has turned into a masterclass by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on the IMOCA Charal.
PLC upgrade insights
Continuing to run old PLC systems can be a false economy. Nick McGarry, CEO of Diverse Performance Systems, explains the key considerations.
Racing Roundup
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Evolution, good management, rule stability – and growth
A season update from Andrew McIrvine – Secretary General of the International Maxi Association.
Transat Café L’OR: IMOCA leaders play light airs chess match north of the Canaries
Five days into the Transat Café L’OR and the IMOCA fleet is playing a light airs chess match north of the Canaries.
Racing Roundup
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
American Magic declines to challenge for 38th America's Cup
American Magic today confirmed it will not compete in the 38th edition of the America’s Cup.
IMOCAs Charal and MACIF Santé Prévoyance tussle for transatlantic lead
After an action-packed first two days in the Transat Café L’OR, the lead is being disputed by four of the top sailors in the IMOCA Class while the fleet has also seen its first big split.
Racing Roundup
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Racing Roundup
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.