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IRC special offer for 2022 Hamble Classics Regatta
The 7th Hamble Classics Regatta will be held on 10-11 September 2022, co-hosted by Hamble River Sailing Club and the Royal Air Force Yacht Club. The founding mission of Hamble Classics in 2016 was for a fun and inclusive event where owners of classic yachts and their crews celebrate their shared passion for sailing. The Classics […]
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Roschier Baltic Sea Race: a passionate adventure
The Royal Ocean Racing Club has received strong interest for the Roschier Baltic Sea Race, with over 30 teams expected for the inaugural 630-mile offshore race which starts and finishes outside Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Contenders for Line Honours and the overall win under IRC are among the current entries, as well as passionate […]
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Rán wins 2022 IRC National Championship by 0.005 of a point
An outstanding long weekend of yacht racing, where the full program was sailed under brilliant sunshine in 10-20+ knot winds and a mix of tidal states on one of the world’s most challenging stretches of water – the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s 2022 IRC National Championship was a resounding success. On the Solent, the fleet […]
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VIDEO: Rolex Giraglia – Upholding Sailing’s Finest Traditions
For nearly seventy years, the Rolex Giraglia has ignited passion in the sport of sailing. Growing from humble and noble intentions, it has developed considerable international standing and heritage. Rolex, event partners since 1998, has always appreciated the respect for continuity and tradition shown by the participants and organizers. The 69th edition will be held […]
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VIDEO: Swan Sardinia Challenge delivers a spectacular celebration of sailing
Four days of intense racing in the spectacular setting of southeast Sardinia came to a conclusion on Saturday with the final places decided at the Swan Sardinia Challenge. The crystal-clear waters off Villasimius were witness to 10 hard fought and ultra-competitive races, with fortunes across the three one-design classes varying rapidly on each leg of […]
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Five gold medals awarded in Almere
The five Olympic boat classes contested their medal races, the 10-boat, double-points decider that often shakes up the podium on the final day of competition. While the 49er gold had already been secured a day early, the other four events were still up for grabs. There was even some pre-start duelling in the ILCA 6 […]
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A fortnight to go until the 24th IRC National Championship
One of the pinnacle events of the IRC rating system in the UK, will take place over 10-12 June from Cowes. This year’s edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s IRC National Championship will be its 24th and as usual will feature a mixed line-up of yachts from across the size and age spectrum, allowing […]
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WASZP Europeans head to France for 2023
The WASZP European Games will head to Baie de Quiberon from 17-23 July 2023 for the class’s first major international championship in France. Based out of the Ecole National de Voile et des Sport Nautique (ENVSN), the event is expected to attract in excess of 150 boats! The Baie de Quiberon is a foiling […]
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VIDEO: Vendée Arctique: Two months to go!
At 5:00 pm on Sunday 12th June 2022 will be given the start of the Vendée Arctique, the first chapter of the Vendée Globe 2024 adventure. The skippers will leave Les Sables d’Olonne and head north towards the icy waters of the Arctic Circle. Watch the race teaser {“preview_thumbnail”:”/sites/clubracer.eu/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/698671883.jpg?itok=KdTd3ZDW”,”video_url”:”https://vimeo.com/698671883″,”settings”:{“responsive”:1,”width”:”854″,”height”:”480″,”autoplay”:0},”settings_summary”:[“Embedded Video (Responsive).”]} A demanding course The […]
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VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
Excitement is building as the fast-approaching 2022 ClubSwan Racing season promises a further helping of fun and high-adrenaline competition at six spectacular Mediterranean venues. With less than a month to go to the opening regatta – the Swan Tuscany Challenge (26-30 April) – anticipation within the Nautor’s Swan community of an intense year of competitive […]