In a recent interview, Johan Salén, co-owner of The Ocean Race, talked about the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the 2021-2022 edition and a possible postponement
Sydney-Hobart Race adds two-handed division for 2020
The 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 76th running of the Race, has added a two-handed division in the race for the first time
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
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
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
L30 charter boat problems cancel 2020 Offshore World Championship
World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 Offshore World Championship, due to be held alongside October’s Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta, Malta, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Ian ‘Soapy’ Moore walks the Rolex Fastnet Race Course
Ian ‘Soapy’ Moore is fascinated by the Rolex Fastnet Race and is a leading expert on offshore racing tactics and strategy
Vendee Globe sticking to 8 November start
In terms of racing, nothing prevents the Vendee Globe starting on 8 November, as long as the national authorities allow that to be the case
Vendée Globe 2020 – launch of Corum L’Épargne
With the launch of Corum L’Épargne in Port-la-Forêt on Tuesday, the latest generation fleet of Imoca foilers built for the Vendée Globe 2020 is now complete. Video here
Sunreef Yachts create de-luxe Eco Range
Polish builder Sunreef is developing an Eco range of catamarans that feature specially designed solar panels on the hull, flybridge and mast
We won’t go back to where we were . . . this will be a big, big reset for everyone
Andrew McIrvine, Secretary General of the International Maxi Association, and the driving force behind the success of the IMA over recent years, looked at the coronavirus pandemic situation for big boat racing
