Two by Two: The Fastnet's Fiercest Fleet Gathers Steam
Doublehanded racing at the Rolex Fastnet Race isn’t just thriving—it’s now one of the most compelling storylines on the course. With more top-tier short-handed teams and cutting-edge designs on the starting line, the 2025 edition is shaping up to be one for the books.
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With the dust now settled on the 2025 edition of the Admiral’s Cup I thought it would be a good time to celebrate the many successful elements of the event – and also to reflect on what I think could be improved on for the next edition, which is scheduled for 2027.
How Tom Dolan won the Figaro du Solitaire by changing his mindset
Tom Dolan made history in 2024 as the first non-French winner of the Solitaire du Figaro. In this interview, the Irish solo skipper shares how a mindset shift, better preparation, and focusing on what he could control helped him finally conquer France’s toughest offshore race.
Seven IMOCA crews prepare for The Ocean Race's five-stage sprint around Europe
The Ocean Race's 4,500-nautical mile six-week European tour starts on Sunday with a testing and technical stage from Kiel to Portsmouth on the English south coast, where the four-strong mixed crews are expected to arrive on Thursday or Friday next week. Ed Gorman previews the action.
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When you need a canting keel for a supermaxi that also lifts like a dinghy centreboard, Cariboni is up for the challenge.
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The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is making some moves to redefine offshore and ocean racing in the land down under. Introducing the Southern Cross Series.
Analysing the boldest America's Cup Protocol yet
In the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast, I sit down with Andy Rice, – founder of both Sailjuice.com and Road to Gold – and Dave Reed – editor of Sailing World magazine – to pick over what the new AC38 Protocol means for the Cup, the teams, and the sport.
Quick out of the blocks
At only their second regatta in the 52 Super Series the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup, Andrea Lacorte’s Alkedo Vitamina team came tantalisingly close to finishing runners-up behind the triumphant American Magic Quantum Racing – writes Andy Robertson.