As the La Solitaire du Figaro approach the Fastnet Rock, the 15 strong leading pack is covered by just 10 nautical miles
Offshore
La Solitaire du Figaro starts in perfect conditions
The first stage of La Solitaire du Figaro on Bay of Saint Brieuc on France’s north westerly Channel coast enjoyed a spirited send off in perfect 15-18 knot northerly winds
Rolex Maxi and Rolex Swan Cup cancelled
Both the Rolex Maxi and Rolex Swan Cup races have been cancelled
Bomby and Robertson’s Fastrak XII scorches to victory in RORC Race 3
The stand-out performance in Race 3 of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Summer Series was Sun Fast 3300 Fastrak XII, raced Two-Handed by Henry Bomby and Shirley Robertson
Lonely Rock Race shortens course to avoid Storm Ellen
The Lonely Rock Race opening event had to shorten course to avoid Storm Ellen.
RORC Summer Series – Last yacht standing
The RORC Summer Series continued on Saturday 15 August with the second race of the four-race mini-series
Finish of the Les Sables – Les Açores
On Friday 14 August Tanguy Bouroullec crossed the finish line of the second stage of Les Sables – Les Açores en Baie de Morlaix
Island SC to run NAB Tower and Christchurch Bay Races
The Island Sailing Club are to run their NAB Tower Race on Saturday 5 September and Christchurch Bay Race on Saturday 26 September 2020
First the Good News . . .
The international sailing circuit to a moving feast that is in constant flux, with events postponing and cancelling as coronavirus restrictions dictate
Royal Southern YC August Charity Cup – Final Day
With not a breath of wind in The Solent, racing was called off at midday on the final day
Royal Southern YC August Charity Cup – Penultimate Day
A surprise breeze of approximately 15 knots defied the weather forecast to provide a magic Day three of the Royal Southern YC August Charity Cup
Owner of ‘My Song’ suing transport firm
The owner of the $33 million sailing yacht My Song, is reported to be suing logistics company in the High Court in London for the cost of the yacht
