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“Foil controls are needed – the loads are massive” warns Vendée Globe sailor Seb Josse
Leading French offshore sailor Sébastien Josse says he believes that designers and builders need to…
Foil damage in Southern Ocean forces out Vendée Globe favourite Seb Josse
Top French sailor Sébastien Josse, one of the favourites in the Vendée Globe solo round…
Vendée Globe solo sailor rescued in Southern Ocean after keel failure
French solo sailor Kito de Pavant, taking part in the Vendée Globe race, has been…
Cheeki Rafiki tragedy: charter company director pleads not guilty to six charges
Douglas Innes, the director of Stormforce Coaching, appeared in Winchester Crown Court today to plead…
Why do the new Vendee Globe IMOCA 60 yachts have foils?
Foils are the newest phenomenon on the Vendée Globe race and one that looks as…
200 days to go until the first America’s Cup match – what happens next?
The first match race between the challenger and defenders Oracle Team USA starts on 17 June,…
Francis Joyon abandons attempt to break round the world record
French sailor Francis Joyon has abandoned his attempt to break the fully-crewed round the world record for the Jules…
Three crew and two children rescued in the Atlantic from sinking ARC yacht
A crew of five taking part in the ARC transatlantic rally has been rescued after…
Joyon launches Jules Verne assault, while Coville hunts singlehanded record
Francis Joyon, twice the fastest man to sail around the world singlehandedly, has set off…
ARC 2016 sets off across the Atlantic with one of the most diverse fleets yet
A massed fleet of 212 yachts from 31 different nations set off on the ARC…
Collision and foil damage puts Alex Thomson’s Vendée Globe lead in jeopardy
A collision with an underwater object has damaged the starboard foil of Alex Thomson’s Hugo…
Electric propulsion experts Torqeedo wins top award for innovative electric drive
The electric propulsion pioneer Torqeedo won the largest marine equipment prize of the year today…
Cheeki Rafiki deaths: gross negligence manslaughter charges brought
The director of the Southampton-based charter and training company, Stormforce Coaching, has been charged with…
Cleaning up the Pacific Garbage Patch: Dutch foundation tests new system off coast of Holland
During the build-up to this summer’s Olympic regatta in Rio, water quality and in particular…
Foilers on test as Rolex Middle Sea Race gets underway
The Rolex Middle Sea Race got underway this morning, with 107 yachts setting out from…
Volvo Ocean Race new crew rule set to force change for women sailors?
Among the raft of changes for the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race currently being announced, one…
Gallery: Les Voiles de St Tropez 2016 wraps up Mediterranean season in stunning style
It’s hard to be a show-stopper at Les Voiles de St Tropez. The entire regatta…
Volvo Ocean Race announces return to epic Southern Ocean route
The Volvo Ocean Race today announced the route for the next edition in 2017 and…
Paralympic sailor Hannah Stodel awarded top Cowes Week Trophy
In a sport in which determination is in decent supply, Paralympic sailor Hannah Stodel stands…