The latest generation IMOCAs are expected to deliver a new Vendee Globe record time. The 9th Vendee Globe will leave Les Sables d’Olonne in France on Sunday 8 November 2020
Sailing News
British Marine statement – What the Marine Industry should know as England starts a second lockdown
As England starts a 4-week lockdown, British Marine has been seeking clarity from the UK Government on how the new restrictions will impact our members and the leisure marine sector
Round 2 of Cadet Class Winters at Waldringfield SC
Round 2 of the Cadet Class Winter Series, sponsored by Synergy Marine, took place on Friday 30 October at Waldringfield SC
Swiss in pursuit of World Sailing Speed Record
SP80 The Swiss challenger in pursuit of the World Sailing Speed Record has been testing a reduced-scale prototype of the boat on Lake Geneva since June.
New Covid-19 Lockdown rules for England from 5 November
The new Covid-19 Lockdown rules for England are scheduled to run from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December
Alex Thomson is where he wants to be, ready to do battle
Alex Thomson and his team are in the final stages of preperation of Hugo Boss for the Start of the Vendee Globe on Sunday 8 November at 12:02 GMT
Rolex Sydney Hobart to go ahead
The 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is to go ahead after a lengthy period of consultation with state governments, health authorities and other key stakeholders
Ports of Auckland allow use of inner harbour races courses
Ports of Auckland has announced that it will facilitate the use of the inner harbour races courses (B and C) for all racing for the 36th America’s Cup event
Grand Final of RYA Match Racing National Championships
Sixteen skippers were invited to compete for the 2020 title at the RYA National Match Racing Championship Grand Final
Merlin Rocket Open at Salcombe – You missed a damn good sail
Nine keen Merlin teams made the trip to Salcombe YC with their boats for the weekend, and with a truly terrible forecast the likelihood of racing looked distant to say the least
Optimist Halloween Cup draws 200+ to Lake Garda
Another big entry for the Optimist class at their latest event on Lake Garda. Over 200 participants from 11 nations took part in the Halloween Cup at Torbole, Italy
Sydney Hobart Race sidelines Two-Handed division of boats and sailors
Sydney Hobart Race has decided that the new Two-Handed division of boats will not be eligible to compete against the fully crewed boats
