During a routine inspection of Merci, Skipper Sebastien Destremau discovered a large crack in the bow of the IMOCA at the bowsprit
Sailing News
America’s Cup – ETNZ capsize in practice race with Brits
A dramatic down-the-mine capsize by the Kiwi AC75 Te Rehutai in an America’s Cup practice race with the Ineaos Team UK’s Britannia
The Kiwi America’s Cup victory that never was!
In his latest PlantSail video report, Matt Sheahan looks at how a tiny New Zealand boating club with a car for a clubhouse got its name on the world’s oldest international sporting trophy in 1989
Winning Group take 18ft Skiff lead subject to protest
18ft Skiff racing resumed after the Christmas-New Year break, with race 5 of the 2020-2021 NSW 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour.
America’s Cup Teams agree extra racing before Prada Cup
In a dramatic about turn, the three Challengers and the America’s Cup defender have agreed to take part in some more practice racing on Monday and Tuesday
Second Jules Verne Trophy record attempt for Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
The Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has set sail this Sunday, 10 January, on a second attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy record
Isabelle Joschke forced to retire from Vendee Globe
The Franco-German Vendee skipper Isabelle Joschke has been forced to abandon the Vendée Globe.
Ineos Team UK . . . will It Be Alright on the Night?
Latest news from Auckland is sounding more opyimistic for Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup challenge after a good showing in light wind conditions on Friday
Rayon Vert early leader of RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race started in glorious conditions outside Marina Puerto Calero on Saturday
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area
Japan’s government declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three other prefectures from Friday 8 January, in an attempt to curb the rise in coronavirus cases
RORC Transatlantic Race – Catch the Black Pearl
The 7th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association is set to start on Saturday 9 January from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote
RYA 2021 Youth Nationals postponed
The RYA has decided that in light of the current Covid-19 situation it is in the best interests of all parties to postpone the 2021 Youth National Championships
