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VIDEO: Rolex Giraglia – Experience and expertise rewarded
For nearly seventy years, sailors have been drawn to the unquestionable allure of the Rolex Giraglia. From its humble beginnings in 1953 to its position today as one of the most respected and important annual sailing events in the Mediterranean, the competition has always showcased the true spirit of the sport. Rolex has partnered the […]
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Gentler Mediterranean conditions prevail as intense racing continues on way to Alicante
The weather conditions experienced by the 12 international professional crews competing in The Ocean Race Europe have moderated considerably from yesterday’s fierce headwinds winds that funnelled against them through the Gibraltar Strait. However, despite the Mediterranean’s gentler breezes and flatter seas, the high intensity of the racing remains undiminished as the closely packed fleet closes […]
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VIDEO: The Ocean Race Europe crews battle fierce conditions in Gibraltar Strait enroute to Mediterranean
A day after leaving Cascais, Portugal on the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe, this afternoon the race’s 12-boat fleet battled fierce headwinds in the Gibraltar Strait – the narrow and congested waterway dividing mainland Europe from north Africa – on their way to Alicante, Spain. One of busiest commercial shipping routes in the […]
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VIDEO: Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy coastal sprint reshuffles the leader board on eve of leg two restart
The Ocean Race Europe fleet returned to competitive action in Cascais, Portugal today where the 12 international teams representing nine countries took on the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy coastal race ahead of the start tomorrow of the second offshore leg to the city of Alicante on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Having arrived in Cascais […]
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Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, Missy and Highland Fling XVII victorious
The final day of the first superyacht event of the Mediterranean season confirmed victory for the two yachts firmly at the top of their respective categories. After three days of perfect breeze, the conclusive day of the 14th Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of title sponsor […]
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Rolex Fastnet Race adapts following border restrictions + RORC race updates
The next edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will start on Sunday 8th August and for the first time in its history, the race will finish in Cherbourg, France. In the current health context, the organisers are taking all the necessary steps to welcome the competitors in the best conditions. The French Government this week […]
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All to play for during final night at sea after a day of fast and furious racing
Leg One is likely to be decided in the final hours with one last hurdle between the fleet and the finish line off Cascais. After an adrenaline-fuelled day of power reaching through the Atlantic the 12 weary crews competing in The Ocean Race Europe are facing a challenging final night at sea as they close […]
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More than 50 teams for RORC Vice Admiral’s Cup
High performance racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club is back with the Vice Admiral’s Cup taking place in the Solent from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd May. The 2020 event was cancelled due to the pandemic, but over 50 teams have taken up the challenge for 2021. Eight classes will compete on technical windward […]
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Alternative events for Paris 2024 approved by World Sailing’s Council
World Sailing’s Council have approved the Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Men’s and Women’s Two Person Dinghy (470) as the first and second alternative event proposals to Mixed Offshore at Paris 2024 following their meeting at the 2021 Mid-Year Meeting. Held today [Friday 14 May] from 0900 – 1500 UTC, the meeting of […]
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Victory for Fra Diavolo in stage one of Rolex Capri Sailing Week
Following last night’s deluge, the fourth and final day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, the opening event of Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2021, was held in conditions that challenged both competitors and race committee alike. A giant wind shift caused the first attempt at today’s single windward-leeward race to be abandoned. The […]