The 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 76th running of the Race, has added a two-handed division in the race for the first time
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Copa del Rey MAPFRE defers to 2021
The Copa del Rey MAPFRE has confirmed that the 2020 event is cancelled and the 39th edition will now be held in 2021
American Magic skipper Terry Hutchinson on fairness in the competion
There are five race courses in Auckland for the 36th America’s Cup, and according to Dalts, we need five weeks per race course to maintain the level of fairness in the competion
New Zealand border is open . . . if you know the right person
It seems that it’s not just the UK that has coronavirus lockdown rules that are open to interpretation, as some 1500 foreigners have been allowed through the border
America’s Cup – Te Aihe is back in New Zealand
It was a low key but very welcome return for the Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 ‘Te Aihe in the dark hours of Tuesday morning , video here
35 yachts take part in the Baltic500 Challenge Race
The Baltic500 Challenge regatta from the Yacht Club Strande, Germany, had an entry of 35 yachts taking part in four classes over the weekend
Sam Davies has her eyes set on the Vendee Globe
Sam Davies currently campaigns the IMOCA 60 Initiatives Coeur and has her eyes set on the next Vendee Globe, video here
No-reserve auction for S&S 12 Metre Enterprise
The S&S 12 Metre Enterprise is going under the hammer in a no-reserve auction this June
International Canoe 2020 Worlds postponed to 2021
The International Canoe 2020 Worlds have been postponed one year to 2021 at the same venue – Lake Macquarie YC NSW Australia
Portsmouth International Port installs temperature scanner
Portsmouth International Port is believed to be the first UK port to install a thermal temperature scanner to screen their passengers
A modified Sodebo Ultim 3 returns to the water
Under a blue sky in Lorient, a modified Sodebo Ultim 3 has finally returned to the water after an idle period, linked to Covid-19 confinement, launch video here
Light at the end of the tunnel for Alex Thomson
Back in 2014, solo round the world yachtsman Alex Thomson performed the mastwalk and dived into the ocean board from his on his moving yacht, Hugo Boss – preperation video here
