Opening day of racing at Loro Piana Giraglia, the third event of the International Maxi Association’s 2026 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge
Offshore
Vendée Arctique – Sam Goodchild holds lead approaching finish
After eight days at sea in the third edition of the Vendée Arctique, the fleet is approaching the finish at Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
Charlie Dalin, Vendée Globe winning sailor, has died aged 42
Charlie Dalin, the winner of the last Vendée Globe singlehanded around the world race, has died aged 42.
Vendée Arctique – Sam Goodchild holds lead up Irish coast
After nearly 48 hours at sea in the third edition of the Vendée Arctique, the fleet is flying along, very close to the Irish coast.
New Swan 80 starts the journey
Nautor Swan unveiled the new Swan 80 marking another chapter in its Maxi philosophy — where performance, elegance and freedom converge just below the 24-metre threshold.
La Solitaire du Figaro – winning comeback for Nicolas Lunven
By finishing fourth in the final leg of the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, Nicolas Lunven (PRB) secured overall victory.
Solitaire du Figaro Paprec – Tom Dolan Forced to Retire
While leading the fleet Tom Dolan (Kingspan) ran aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein
Solitaire du Figaro Paprec – Tom Dolan maintains Stage 3 lead
Tom Dolan on Kingspan keeps his lead of the final stage of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, sailing south of Noirmoutier and heading for Belle-Île.
Nice claims Maxi prize in 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar
The exceptional performance of this slow race came from the 78ft Nice, belonging to Marco Malgara, CEO and Founder of ICE Yachts.
Final Stage of the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec underway
Thirty-six sailors set off from Pornichet for the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec on Sunday evening
Solitaire du Figaro Paprec – Final Stage
At 7:00 PM Sunday 36 skippers will set off on the final leg of the 2026 Solitaire du Figaro Paprec,
Quarter Tonner Aguila is 2026 IRC European Championship
Despite the light winds and no racing possible on the final day, eight races were completed at the 2026 IRC European Championship on the south coast of the UK