Sailing News

Jules Verne Trophy – Sodebo 3 falls behind record pace

The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3, of Skipper Thomas Coville and his team have fallen behind record pace in their attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy . . . See Drone video

GWSC cancel Sunday’s Grand Prix due to extremely cold weather conditions

Following the forecasts for the day of the Grafham Grand Prix (4 Dec), of extremely cold weather. The Club took the reluctant decision to cancel the 2026 Grand Prix

ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships – Finn Lynch hits the front on Day 2

Dramatic change on Day 2 of the ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships, hosted by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania

ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships – Day 1

Day 1 of 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships, at the Royal YC of Tasmania, saw Matt Wearn AUS and Emma Plasschaert BEL top the leader boards

Jules Verne Trophy – Sodebo 3 slow as they pass Cape Leeuwin

Jules Verne Trophy – Sodebo 3 slow as they pass Cape Leeuwin

AC37 LV Ainslie and Ratcliffe
Ainslie collateral damage as Ratcliffe battles financial headwinds

It seems that the fallout between Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Ratcliffe over their America’s Cup venture was just the ‘canary-warning’ of what was to come.

Rolex Sydney Hobart – Overall winner is Min River of Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison

Overall winner of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart is Min River of Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison. Owner Jiang Lin, is the first woman to ever win the race.

Rolex Sydney Hobart – Protest against Overall Race Leader

Race Committee of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race has received a protest from Min River against the current clubhouse leader BNC – myNET / LEON.

Jules Verne Trophy – Sodebo 3 maintain record pace past Kerguelen

The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3, of Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, have slowed, but maintain record pace on their Jules Verne Trophy world circuit.

Rolex Sydney Hobart – Master Lock Comanche takes line honours

Rolex Sydney Hobart – Master Lock Comanche takes line honours

Rolex Sydney Hobart – SHK Scallywag and Master Lock Comanche battle for Line Honours

Rolex Sydney Hobart Line Honours leader at 23:30 hrs UK time, Saturday 27 Dec is SHK Scallywag 100 with 122 nm to go to the finish

Brass Monkey 2025 – Victory for McGovern and Holman in a Merlin Rocket

Overall winners of the Brass Monkey at the Yorkshire Dales SC, at the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, were Jonny McGovern and Arran Holman in a Merlin Rocket