French skipper Armel Le Cléac’h wins the 51st edition of La Solitaire du Figaro after the fourth and final stage of La Solitaire du Figaro was cancelled
Duthil takes La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 3 Win
Duthil Takes Stage 3 Win When Opportunities Knock, Le Cléac’h Retains Overall Lead, Ireland’s Dolan Up to Fifth Overall.
The Azimut Challenge – Three complementary events with three different winners
The tenth Azimut Challenge finished with victory going to L’Occitane en Provence in the runs, Charal in the 48-hour race and PRB winning the race around the island of Groix
June in September for RORC IRC 2020 National Championships
It felt more like June with a shorts and T-shirts weekend for the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s 2020 IRC championships on the Solent
Decision pending for Cancelling this year’s Sydney Hobart Race
A report in The Guardian claims that there is no way the Sydney to Hobart Race can go ahead in 2020 unless there are drastic changes to current health guidance.
Perfect scores for Rán and Arcus at RORC IRC Nationals
Two of the three classes boats ended the opening day of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s IRC National Championship with perfect scorelines in this their first event of the year
Fifth-time lucky for Alex Thomson?
In just two months’ time, British sailor Alex Thomson will take to the start line of the Vendée Globe at les Sables d’Olonne, France
Xavier Macaire wins Stage 1 of La Solitaire du Figaro
Xavier Macaire (Groupe SNEF) won the 642 nautical miles first stage of the 51st La Solitaire du Figaro
La Solitaire du Figaro after The Rock the rich get richer
Leaders of La Solitaire du Figaro rounded the Fastnet Rock at 18:30 hrs Tuesday
La Solitaire du Figaro approach The Rock
As the La Solitaire du Figaro approach the Fastnet Rock, the 15 strong leading pack is covered by just 10 nautical miles
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
