by Natalie | Jan 4, 2021 | Daily News, Features
Since the opening of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, the international sports competition has only been canceled three times: once during World War I (1916) and twice during World War II (1940, 1944). Until the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, which prompted the first...
by Natalie | Jan 4, 2021 | Daily News, Features
The PRADA Cup – the Challenger Selection Series – will begin January 15 to select which of the three challenging teams will take on the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match in March 2021. The racing will consist of four round robin...
by Natalie | Jan 4, 2021 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Day 56 – After Vendée Globe leader Yannick Bestaven passed Cape Horn yesterday after 55 days and 22 minutes of racing, Charlie Dalin (Apivia) became the second skipper to round Cape Horn at 0439hrs early today, trailing Bestaven by 14 hours and 56 minutes. Fighting...
by Natalie | Dec 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
AkzoNobel N.V. is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings, owner of the premium Sea Hawk brand. Financial details are not disclosed. The privately-owned company is one of the top players...
by Natalie | Dec 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
PalmaVela will include an Offshore race and a programme which is extended to one week. The two regattas of the Real Club Náutico de Palma will now span the period May 1 to 9 2021. The Organizing Committee also announces an Offshore race for big boats, IRC, ORC and...
by Natalie | Dec 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Day 50 – Yannick Bestaven (Maître CoQ IV) shows again today why he is the leader of the Vendée Globe as he has positions himself well to take the best advantage of a long awaited low pressure system which will finally break up the southern Pacific Ocean stalemate....
