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The Ocean Race Europe will arrive in Portsmouth during the summer of 2025 by The Ocean Race 16 Sep 06:15 PDT 14-17 August 2025 Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK © Visit Portsmouth The Ocean Race Europe, an offshore sailing event for the foiling IMOCA class, will have Portsmouth on England’s south coast as one of its six stopovers. This event is part of The Ocean Race, the legendary fully-crewed offshore race around the globe, which first took place in 1973 with Portsmouth serving as the starting and finishing port. Today, The Ocean Race proudly operates at the crossroads of sport…
UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Kicks Off: Orient Express Racing Team Concentrates on Now & Later by Orient Express Racing Team 16 Sep 06:05 PDT 17-26 September 2024 Orient Express Racing Team © Alexander Champy-McLean / Orient Express Racing Team The skilled young French sailors are making last-minute preparations for the upcoming UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, fully aware that they can influence the overall 37th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup, with potential implications for the 38th edition as well. With AC75s from the Challenger fleet featuring sailors from the first two Youth America’s Cup competitions, the third edition in Barcelona clearly presents…
The Next Generation Prepares to Shine at the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup by America’s Cup media 16 Sep 05:19 PDT 17-26 September 2024 UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Press Conference © America’s Cup UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Press Conference © David Maynard / www.alleycatphotographer.com During an early-morning photo opportunity at the Hivernacle del Parc de la Ciutadella, the upcoming generation of sailing stars was introduced at a press conference ahead of tomorrow’s start of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, the premier showcase and gateway to professional sailing. Now in its third edition, this competition has established a route to senior America’s…
During this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the Turkish shipyard Bering Yachts proudly unveiled the BC80, a 24-meter catamaran recognized as the largest in its category. It complements the existing models, the 18.9-meter BC60 and the 21.3-meter BC70, providing owners with two unique configurations: a traditional flybridge version and a solar-powered eco-friendly design.The flybridge variant transforms conventional yachting, featuring a spacious 82-square-meter flybridge along with an impressive solar array covering 1,000 square feet. This advanced system can generate over 20 kW of energy on sunny days, allowing for prolonged periods at anchor without needing generators.On the other hand, the solar-powered option…
Lifeline Monday for the Swiss and Americans as they keep their Louis Vuitton Cup hopes alive by 37th America’s Cup media 16 Sep 11:35 PDT 16 September 2024 Sport has a unique way of surprising us, and what was expected to be an elimination day in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals turned out to be the opposite, with both Alinghi Red Bull Racing and NYYC American Magic achieving race victories in challenging conditions, keeping their hopes in the competition alive. Testing the lower wind limit of 6.5 knots on a beautiful late summer Monday in Barcelona, the first race of…
Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 3 by Mark Jardine 16 Sep 09:13 PDT 16 September 2024 Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. New York Yacht Club American Magic on Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 3 – 16th September 2024 © Ian Roman / America’s Cup The third day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals featured winds that were just on the edge of being sailable. Races need a starting wind of 6.5 knots, but after that, the crucial factor is whether one boat can finish within the 45-minute limit. Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs. INEOS Britannia After a brief delay…
At this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the Turkish shipyard Bering Yachts revealed a new 24-meter catamaran model called the BC80. This yacht, measuring 24 meters, is the largest in its class, accompanied by the 18.9-meter BC60 and the 21.3-meter BC70. Owners can select from two layouts: the flybridge model and the solar-powered variant. The flybridge version is described as offering a “more classic yachting experience,” featuring a generous 82-square-meter flybridge and 1,000 square feet of solar panels capable of producing over 20kW of energy on sunny days. As a result, the yacht can stay anchored for long durations without depending…
Dutch yard Doggersbank has introduced two new additions to its explorer series at the Cannes Yachting Festival: the 90 Offshore, measuring 27.3 meters, and the flagship 105 Offshore at 32 meters. Northrop & Johnson has been designated as the exclusive European agent for this range. The exterior design is by Vripack, who revitalized the brand earlier this year with the 23.5-meter 77 Offshore. The new models feature sharpened fashion plates, larger windows, and an inclined bow, providing a more robust appearance compared to their predecessors. Both models boast generous outdoor living areas, an eight-person Jacuzzi on the upper deck, and…
Seconds away, J Class Svea secures hat trick title at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup by J Class Association 16 Sep 03:35 PDT 8-14 September 2024 J Class at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup © ROLEX / Carlo Borlenghi Winning the second and final coastal race of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup by mere seconds, the skilled crew of the Swedish J Class yacht Svea earned the overall title in the Super Maxi division. After finishing second in the first coastal race behind the dominant Swan 115 Moat—who won last year’s regatta and also claimed victory at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht…
The Défi Azimut 48 Hours: Dalin showcases his speed across all sailing angles by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series 16 Sep 02:03 PDT The Défi Azimut 48 Hours © Vincent Curutchet / De´fi Azimut The last competition before the 2024 Vendée Globe, this year’s Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours solo race, which wrapped up yesterday, served as an excellent final practice for the 19 IMOCAs participating. The 455-nautical mile course in the Bay of Biscay featured a mix of conditions—strong downwind and reaching as well as diverse upwind situations—creating a challenging environment where skippers had little chance for rest,…