by Natalie | Jan 30, 2019 | Daily News, Features
As the day closed in the first country in the world to see the sun, the world’s most southerly superyacht regatta was declared open. The first superyacht regatta of 2019 was declared open today as the sun set over New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. Over the next three days...
by Natalie | Jan 30, 2019 | Daily News, Features
With just three months to go before the 52nd edition of Antigua Sailing Week there is a fantastic line up of yachts entered. Well over one thousand sailors will participate, many flying in from all over the world. Among the armada of big boats are two Supermaxis; Sir...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede aboard his Rustler 36 Matmut has crossed the finish line at Les Sables d’Olonne today to win the Golden Globe Race at about 1100h local time. He arrived to a huge welcome after his circumnavigation of the globe, sailing without modern technology...
by Natalie | Jan 29, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Marlow Ropes, the World-leading British manufacturer of high-performance rope is delighted to announce official supplier status to the British Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup INEOS Team UK. This announcement marks the continuation of the relationship that...
by Natalie | Jan 28, 2019 | Daily News, Features
On Saturday, January 26, Alex Alley (GBR) passed the 5000 mile mark on his quest to break the Solo Non-Stop Around the World Record in his 40-foot yacht – Pixel Flyer. He got Pixel flying at 17.6 knots, not bad for a 40′ monohull. That’s a big chunk of mileage out of...
by Natalie | Jan 28, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede endured another tough night with 45knots winds and 6-7m seas but his Rustler 36 Matmut is now within 100 miles of the finish line at Les Sables d’Olonne and the 73-year old Frenchman is expected to arrive to a huge welcome at 08:00 UTC tomorrow...
