by Natalie | Jan 11, 2021 | Daily News, Features
After 12 years at the helm of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), Eddie Warden Owen has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer in 2021. The identification of a replacement has already begun, and the intention is for Warden Owen to leave his role in October,...
by Natalie | Jan 8, 2021 | Daily News, Features
Day 61 – Escaping first out of a high pressure which had slowed the leading four boats, Vendée Globe leader Yannick Bestaven (Maître Coq) has gained over 200 miles on the solo skippers immediately behind him. The 48 year old from La Rochelle has the biggest lead of...
by Natalie | Jan 8, 2021 | Crew Life-1, Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
We are proud to announce the winner of John Percival Leadership Award for 2020. Captain Robbie Fox was the worthy winner following his nomination by Jonny Carswell. Here’s what Jonny had to say: “When I joined MY Maraya it was my first job on board a superyacht, and...
by Natalie | Jan 7, 2021 | Daily News, Features
Brian Porter A former apprentice at Arey’s Pond Boat Yard and a graduate of The Landing School, Brian Porter is a member of the team that built the AC75 that the American Magic Sailing Team will be using to bring the America’s Cup back home. Interview...
by Natalie | Jan 7, 2021 | Daily News, Features
Day 60 – The climb up the Atlantic has gotten interesting for the Vendée Globe leaders as a high pressure system has led to differing opinion on how best to negotiate its light air trappings. However, Maître CoQ IV skipper Yannick Bestaven appears to have broken the...
by Natalie | Jan 7, 2021 | Daily News, Features, Uncategorised
After over three years of waiting, the wins, the loses and the points will really start to count. The PRADA Cup is set to start on January 15 with the three Challengers competing to qualify to race against the America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New...
